Linocut and screenprinting have undergone a resurgence in recent years. This book teaches the basic techniques for learning to make your own prints under the guidance and tutelage of expert teacher and artist Susan Yeates.
Susan, who also runs the popular 30 Day Sketchbook Challenge, and authored the title Sketchbook Challenge (9781800920453), explains the rudiments of linocutting, and guides you through ten practical and attainable projects including greeting cards, artworks to frame, labels for jam jars, seed packets and bags or tea towels to print and give as personalised presents.
There are handy tips and suggestions throughout the book and each project begins with a list of tools and materials needed.
Table of Contents
Introduction
What is linocut?
Fine art versus craft versus illustration
Tools and Materials
Cutting tools
Additional tools
Lino
Using your cutting tools
Printing inks
Papers
Your workspace
Techniques
1 Draw
2 Cut
3 Print
4 Repeat
Projects
- Pattern Sampler
- Dragonfly Quartet
- From Photograph to Print
- Printing Text
- Two-tone Teapot
- Leaf Print Wrapping Paper
- Greeting Cards
- Seed Packets
- Jam Jar Labels and Lids
- Printed Fabric Wash Bag
Templates and Motifs
Index