Printmaking for Beginners

by Jane Stobart

This book is a basic guide to a wide range of printmaking techniques. It covers the processes of monotype, relief, intaglio, collagraph, screenprinting and lithography, explaining basic methods and recommending tools, types of paper, equipment and materials necessary for each, as well as highlighting safe and sensible working practices.

In this new, expanded edition, recent techniques such as printing with carborundum are also included. This is a practical book, but it is also an inspirational one which should encourage a whole new group of budding printmakers.

Genres: Art, Nonfiction

128 pages, Paperback

First published February 28, 2001

Reviews

[Hilary · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was better than the last printmaking book I read but still not really as detailed as I'd like. There was one page on lino cutting which is probably the one most people will be having a go at, at home. Some useful advice and examples.

[hope h. · Rating 5 out of 5]

really handy little guide to MANY different forms of printmaking - i learned a ton reading this and really appreciated how in-depth it was despite covering so much ground. intaglio printing and lithography are forever going to make my head spin, but i feel like i have a grasp on the basics now which is much more than i had before! i knew a fair bit of the info covered on relief printing, but there were some really useful registration tips as well as great info on types of papers. if you're looking for a good basic manual to learn more about printmaking as an artform, written by a master printmaker with a ton of experience in the field, this is it! i read it through twice and took notes and would definitely recommend the same approach to others - lots to be learned here.

[Michelle · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's a good starter book, has quick explanations for many different methods of printing multiple copies of an image.

[Alisha Jodrell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book, really helped me when I was at university learning how to screen print. It still helps me now that I am a graduate. Would definitely recommend