The Instant Printmaker: Simple Printing Methods to Try at Home (Watson-Guptill Famous Artists)
by Melvyn Petterson, Colin Gale
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Author: Colin Gale, Melvyn PettersonEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2003-11-01
ISBN: 0823025268
Number of pages: 128
Publisher: Watson-Guptill
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Book Review: Making Plates at Home
Summary: 4 Stars
Many people are interested in printmaking but are limited by their access to studios and equipment. This book does not attempt to tell you how to print without a press, however it tells you which presses work best for each project. There are some suggestions on some presses that you may be able to find or make if you want to print at home, but that is not the author's emphasis. What the author does best is demonstrate some good processes that will help you prepare plates at home. For those who are interested in investigating screen printing, there is also a section on that.
I think this is a great book for someone to include in their printmaking book collection. It does not solve everyone's issues (how many books do?), but it would be great for someone taking a printmaking class who needs the privacy and comfort of their own home when learning to prepare plates. A few of the suggestions are innovative and fun, and will give you a jump start if you are in an artistic slump.
I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to expand their platemaking practices into new directions, but primarily to the student who isn't totally comfortable making plates in a distracting or crowded studio setting.
Summary of The Instant Printmaker: Simple Printing Methods to Try at Home (Watson-Guptill Famous Artists)
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!Printmaking Books
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