Modern Block Printing: Over 15 Projects Designed to be Printed by Hand

by Rowan Sivyer

Overview

Modern Block Printing explores the ancient craft of printing by hand, through contemporary and simple designs.

Rowan Sivyer demonstrates the versatility of this beautiful medium through 17 easy projects: from greeting cards to printing on fabric and clay, to ideas for making homewares such as cushions and lampshades and even making your own unique Christmas ornaments and gift wrap.

Starting with the techniques, the easy-to-follow instructions take you through every step of the process, including choosing and caring for tools, through design essentials, carving and printing techniques, and even history of this ancient craft.

Rowan is often inspired by nature, particularly in her homelands of New Zealand and Australia. Modern Block Printing showcases these influences through Rowan’s use of pattern and colour, before teaching readers how to transform their prints into beautiful objects to gift or decorate the home with.

With beautiful photography and stunning design, Modern Block Printing is the essential modern maker's guide to printing by hand.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781784885212
Publisher:	Hardie Grant London
Publication date:	10/11/2022
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	144
File size:	76 MB
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About the Author

Rowan Sivyer, AKA Little Rowan Redhead, is a visual artist who lives in Sydney, Australia. Rowan paints, carves or prints every day. She is fuelled by a creative curiosity that has been with her from childhood. Since 2017 Rowan has also shared sharing her passion for printmaking with others teaching workshops in Sydney and beyond and online.

Table of Contents

Introduction 7

How to use this book 9

Tools and materials 12

Techniques

Block printing without carving 20

Basic stamp carving 22

Playing with colour and pattern 32

Projects

Masked greeting card 56

Upcycled card gift tags 60

Gift wrap-three favourite techniques 64

Stick your name on it! 68

Stamped monogram art 70

Print collage still life 74

Potato-printed tote bag 78

Party polka dots! 82

Paper lantern 86

Hand-stamped drink coasters 90

Air-dry clay Christmas ornaments 94

Hand-printed beeswax wraps 98

Spot colour cosmetics zip pouch 104

Foam-printed reversible planter bag 110

Drum lampshade 116

Just-like-leather wallet 122

Print and stitch cushion 126

Templates 132

Resources 136

Acknowledgements 137

About the author 138

Index 140