Beginner's Guide to Hand-Printing

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Discover the FLOURISHING CRAFT of HAND-PRINTING with 35 beautiful projects for stylish and practical HOMEWARES and BAGS. Introduces you to techniques such as stamping, lino printin g and stencilling, which you can do at home using INEXPENSIVE TOOLS and UPCYCLED MATERIALS. Hand-printing is a brilliant way of creating unique projects and avoiding over-priced, mass-produced items. This beginner’s handbook guides you through a variety of hand-printing techniques so you can make beautifully patterned homewares, bags and gifts. In the first chapter, find out how to make and use stamps to create gorgeous projects including a leafy lampshade, honeycomb bunting, and an envelope clutch bag. Next, try your hand at using stencils and screen-printing to make giant floor cushions, a boxy weekender bag and even a set of nesting tables. The final chapter shows you how to use more unusual methods such as ceramic and photo transfer and sun printing to make storage pots, a patchwork quilt, an everyday tote bag and more. The techniques section and projects include illustrated step-by-step instructions, and at the back of the book you’ll find easy-to-use templates for the print motifs and sewing projects. Show more