Why a heat press? -- Supplies specific to the press -- Choosing foliage -- Papers, fabrics and chemicals -- Setting up the work area and adjusting the press -- Building a composition for the press -- Focus on flowers -- The colorful world of carriers -- Adapting the process of silk tie carriers to the press -- Adapting guar gum to the press -- Using spackling as a printing substitute -- How to print a scarf or yardage -- Embellishments as the finishing touch -- Sealing and finishing -- Exploring composition.
Summary:
"Using a heat press revolutionizes botanical printing. This complete guide describes the features of a press you should look for, explains all the chemicals needed in detail, and discusses the time, temperature and set up you'll need to begin producing exciting prints from foliage and flowers right away! Add color with carriers and textures that will set your prints apart from anything you've ever made before. The press also allows you to make larger prints - up to 16" x 20", and can be used to print scarves and yardage in addition to papers of all kinds. Never made a botanical print before? No worries! Everything a beginner needs to know is included in this handsome book, which is richly illustrated with prints made by the author and other talented artists from around the world."--Amazon website.
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