The Printmakers' Bible
Author | : Megan Fishpool |
Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing |
Total Pages | : 644 |
Release | : 2022-10-13 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781789941906 |
ISBN-13 | : 1789941903 |
Rating | : 4/5 (06 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: The ultimate reference guide to printmaking which is a must-have for every printmaker or print studio. The Printmakers' Bible is a comprehensive guide to all aspects of printmaking, including processes, techniques and mixed-media possibilities. It covers everything you need to know, from traditional methods such as lithography, etching and mezzotint, to new experimental techniques such as digital, photoaluminium plates, collagraphs and CAD/CAM. The book also includes essential information on colour theory, designing and preparing prints, choosing paper, setting up a studio, health and safety, tools, equipment and chemicals, making this a must-have book that every printmaker and print studio should own.