Gale, Colin.

The printmakers' bible / Colin Gale and Megan Fishpool. - London : New York : Bloomsbury, 2012. - 272 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.

Relief printing -- Drypoint -- Engraving -- Mezzotint -- Etching -- Lithography -- Screen printing -- Ink -- Viscosity printing -- Collagraph -- Monoprinting -- Sofware.

The Printmakers' Bible is a comprehensive guide to all aspects of printmaking, including processes, techniques and mixed-media possibilities. It covers everything you need to know, from traditional methods such as lithography, etching and mezzotint, to new experimental techniques such as digital, photoaluminium plates, collagraphs and CAD/CAM. The book also includes essential information on colour theory, designing and preparing prints, choosing paper, setting up a studio, health and safety, tools, equipment and chemicals, making this a must-have book that every printmaker and print studio should own.

9781408140673 (pbk.)

GBB252674 bnb


Prints--Technique.

NE850 / .G354 2012

760.28