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Printmaking

A Step-by-Step Studio Guide

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Printmaking A Step-by-Step Studio Guide

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Description

The ultimate hands-on guide for printmakers of all levels.
Experienced printmaker Jenny Mason-Gunning has created an illustrated 'recipe' book for printmakers. It is full of colourful explanatory photos and is the first handbook to provide extensive step-by-step instructions for each step of every process. It is suitable for makers of all levels from complete beginners to experienced printmakers and teachers, both in their own studio or at home.

All the classic printmaking methods are included: intaglio etching, drypoint, mezzotint, linocut, photographic printmaking, collagraph, woodblock, engraving, monotype, monoprint and viscosity printing. Each method includes easy-to-follow explanations, required materials, troubleshooting techniques and is peppered with hints and tips to help you throughout your creative journey.

There is also plenty of information on setting up your studio and printing press, preparing your printing paper, hand printing, editioning, framing, cleaning, plus a comprehensive glossary of specialist terms for easy reference. Advice is also given on traditional inking and wiping techniques and their contemporary shortcuts.

Table of Contents

Introduction
1. Getting the Best from your Studio
2. Which Printmaking Technique to Choose and Why?
3. Intaglio Etching
4. Drypoint
5. Mezzotint
6. Photographic Printmaking
7. Collagraph
8. Lino and Woodblock
9. Monotype and Monoprint
10. Viscosity Printing
11. Editioning, Framing and Presentation
Glossary of Terms
References
Further resources
Index

Product details

Published Apr 28 2026
Format Hardback
Edition 1st
Extent 352
ISBN 9781789943139
Imprint Herbert Press
Illustrations Colour images throughout
Dimensions 11 x 9 inches
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

About the contributors

Author

Jenny Mason-Gunning

Jenny Mason-Gunning has a degree in specialist pri…

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