The Instant Printmaker: Simple Printing Methods to Try atHome

by Melvyn Petterson

Beginning and experienced artists alike will find practical, immediately applicable techniques in this inventive guide to home printmaking.



Printmaking is traditionally thought of as a cumbersome and costly endeavor, requiring presses, drying racks, and even acid baths. But now, in The Instant Printmaker , author and artist Melvyn Petterson reveals his tried-and-true techniques and simple and affordable materials that enable everyone with an interest in printmaking to create professional, exhibition-quality prints right in their own home. A straightforward, fun, and informative guide for artists and crafters everywhere!



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Genres: Nonfiction, Art

128 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2003

Reviews

[Randolph King · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book presents a light introduction to a large variety of printing techniques. It discusses safety measures in detail when needed and provides well-detailed step-by-step techniques with images to walk a novice through the techniques with a list of all necessary pieces of equipment. At the end of each section the book includes art images from different professionals using the covered technique.

The downside of the book is that it wastes a lot of space with large photos and light documentation, many of which could be eliminated.

[christina · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like the variety of printmaking methods offered in this book.

He includes very easy ways, such as carrot and potato printing, as well as very advanced methods like etching and hard wood carving.

He also does a good job with step-by step instructions that are easy to follow

[Andee · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a great book, covers print making from several angles, usable info regardless of the media you work in...a great reference book, holds an honored space on my book shelves

[Danielle Adams · Rating 2 out of 5]

p. 54, very vague