Printmaking: How to Print Anything on Everything (Dover Crafts: Book Binding & Printing)

You need this reference book in your printmaking library

Just in time for anyone looking for home projects, Printmaking: How to Print Anything on Everything by Christine Medley is a welcome addition for every artist’s library. With bountiful illustrations and easy to follow step by step instructions, Medley’s breezy text makes this a must have for anyone weary of the computer and looking to create by hand. Highly recommended for all you DIYers out there.

Nice introduction to printmaking.

Highly recommend! If you're looking to dabbling in the printing world, this breaks it down to make it seem less overwhelming. Looking forward to many experimenting!

A little more inking details would be helpful

I thought this book covered a lot of topics but didn’t say enough about any one of them. Very disappointed with content

Printmaking may not be a hobby you have considered, but this book might just change your mind. The how’s, whys and supplies are clearly outlined. Using beautiful color pictures among the step-by-step instructions will have you starting a new craft that will soon be your favorite.Beginning by showing the reader the 4 types of printmaking, as well as plate types (blocks, stamps, found objects) your interest will be stirred and creativity will be awakened. On to cutting tools for carving designs and actual printing you will start to imagine the personalized cards, pictures and gifts you will be able to make.But hold yourself back until you read the chapters on ink, paper, cleanup as well as design and production. I often get excited and want to jump in with both feet, but printmaking does take a bit of precision that is best taken on after reading the entire book before starting. That doesn’t mean you can’t jot down some ideas and notes for when you start.Printmaking How to Print Anything on Everything, is written for adults, not children. The tools needed as well as the various inks and precision needed requires adult supervision at the least if you choose to have your children help.DISCLOSURE OF MATERIAL CONNECTION: I have a material connection because I received a review copy from Dover Publications in exchange for a fair and honest review.Copyright © 2020 Laura Hartman