Making Woodblock Prints

Merlyn Chesterman, Rod Nelson

ISBN 10: 1847979033 / ISBN 13: 9781847979032

Published by The Crowood Press Ltd, GB, 2015

About this Item

Woodblock printing is an ancient art form, which produces beautiful, subtle and lively pieces with just a few simple materials. This book introduces the art, and shares technical information and ideas for those with more experience. A wide range of exciting examples of printed woodcuts are shown along with advice on materials and tools, and a step-by-step guide to sharpening. Techniques to achieve quality prints and perfect registration are covered too. Drawing on the vibrant living traditions from China and Japan, it is both a technical guide and an inspiration.

Seller Inventory # LU-9781847979032

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Making Woodblock Prints
• Publisher: The Crowood Press Ltd, GB
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1847979033
• ISBN 13: 9781847979032
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 288 grams

About this title

Synopsis

Woodblock printing is an ancient art form, which produces beautiful, subtle and lively pieces with just a few simple materials. This book introduces the art, and shares technical information and ideas for those with more experience. A wide range of exciting examples of printed woodcuts are shown along with advice on materials and tools, and a step-by-step guide to sharpening. Techniques to achieve quality prints and perfect registration are covered too. Drawing on the vibrant living traditions from China and Japan, it is both a technical guide and an inspiration.

About the Author

Merlyn Chesterman is a printmaker with a long experience of the art and craft, and exhibits her work internationally. Merlyn currently teaches woodblock printmaking privately and at West Dean College. Merlyn is on the council of the Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers.|Rod Nelson is a printmaker with a long experience of the art and craft, and exhibits his work internationally. Rod currently teaches woodblock printmaking privately and at West Dean College.