BLOCKPRINT: Everything You Need to Know for Printing with Lino Blocks, Rubber Blocks, Foam Sheets, and Stamp Sets

Lauren Andrea

Rockport Publishers, Beverly, USA

Year 2016

Pages 147

This book teaches how to create classic block print patterns for greeting cards, wallpaper, book illustrations, fabric prints and more with easy step-by-step instructions. The author shows simple techniques for creating your own printing blocks out of art-foam. With no cutting and chiseling, these art-foam blocks can be made into shapes and patterns using only scissors and a pencil. Use these printing blocks, or purchased stamps, to create repeat patterns or bundled groupings to get that classic block print look for wallpaper, book illustrations, framing prints, greeting cards, gift wrap, fabric prints, and so much more. Throughout the book, find inspiration from selected works of block print artists from around the world. The new, easy-to-use block printing materials are great for beginners and skilled artists alike.

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