Brief history of block printing -- Preparing the design -- Selecting the block -- Cutting the block -- Methods of printing from blocks -- Color printing -- the one-block method -- Color printing -- the two-block method -- White silhouettes of natural forms -- Lettering suitable for block printing -- Matting and framing block prints -- Care of block-printing equipment -- Greeting cards -- bookplates -- labels -- etc -- Application of block printing to articles of use or beauty.
Summary:
"Block Prints: How to Make Them is an illustrated guide written by William S. Rice. It fully details his artistic process, providing straightforward, step-by-step solutions to the intricate challenges of block printmaking in both advanced and home-studio settings. It was originally published in 1941. This 2019 edition is updated with an introduction and annotation by Martin Krause"-- Provided by publisher.
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