Book By Its Cover » Printing by Hand

4.28.09

Printing by Hand

Lena Corwin

It took me a while to order this book. I thought it would be full of stuff I already knew how to do. In art school I carved linoleum blocks and silkscreened and made mono-prints. What else was there? I know the author Lena from the neighborhood and finally decided if there was anyone who was going to make a beautiful and informative book, it would be her. So it came in the mail a few days ago and much to my surprise I hadn’t tried all the printing techniques in the book. Who knew you could iron on freezer paper to make a stencil, or cut intricate shapes from thin foam to make stamps? Plus for each technique she gives an interesting project idea to use it on. With patterns and instructions you can make travel pouches, stenciled lampshades, dog beds and paperless wallpaper. In the back of the book she even provides an envelope full of her own designs so if you aren’t the best at drawing or coming up with interesting patterns, you can use hers! Get a copy of this book here and happy printing!

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9 Comments

04/28/09 11:37am

Pia P. wrote

this is awesome.. I wish there is there some simpler way to do silk screen printing..

04/28/09 12:53pm

wix wrote

You know… I’ve been putting off buying this book for the very same reasons as you. That, and having very little free time, but whatever. Anyway, I’m reconsidering since there’s more to the book than it seemed at first.

04/28/09 3:44pm

ivete wrote

Thanks for posting about this book, it looks awesome! I’m adding it to my wishlist right now . . . if only I had about 10 extra hours a day!

04/28/09 4:04pm

lena wrote

thanks so much julia! i really appreciate the honest review.

04/28/09 4:55pm

Beth wrote

I too was a linoleum gal…have the V shape scars to prove it! This looks wonderful. I’m definitely ready to learn new techniques.

04/28/09 7:38pm

yellowgoat wrote

I love this book. I have been reading it again and again and learn so many new things and perfected my own techniques.

It’s really an awesome book, don’t wish list it, buy it. Once you get the book, you will make time to make things. :D Absolutely inspiring.

05/6/09 9:36pm

donna wrote

I just borrowed this from the library and I can’t wait to try printing again. The book is so well thought out and beautifully designed too. It’s so much better than some of the others on the same subject.

05/15/09 10:07am

jennifer wrote

I have this book and love it. Beautiful images and Lena has a nice simple design aesthetic. It even inspired me to take one of her screen printing classes, which was great. Do that too if you have a chance.

07/2/09 11:27am

maggie wrote

yeah, i’ve gone to barnes and noble twice, and not left with it either time because it looks like stuff i could figure out for myself. but maybe i will go back and get it. i love her patterns in the back!

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