House Of Print
The Hambledon
£16.99
A modern, stylish and practical exploration of the traditional craft of
block printing; House of Print is a celebration of both the art of block
printing and the joy of design.
For self-taught textile designer Molly Mahon, there is something special
about block printing that has stood the test of time. From the initial
design process, through to the carving of the block, the mixing of the
colour and the actual printing process, Molly has always found printing
to be meditative.
This book enables readers to explore this ancient craft through Molly's
contemporary designs and the influences that inspire her use of pattern
and colour, before teaching them practical skills and potential ways to
transform their creations into beautiful homeware.
The book is divided into three main sections:
A Modern Block Printer: An introduction to Molly and how she found and
nurtured her love of block printing. Also, Molly gives a brief history
of the tradition of block printing.
Design Journeys: Molly sees pattern everywhere she looks and this is
what creates the basis of her blocks. When Molly is designing, it s as
if she goes on a journey, whether it be a walk in the forest or a work
trip to India. She is constantly inspired by her surroundings in all
that she sees and feels. Here the reader is taken on some of her
favourite journeys with an inspirational sourcebook filled with
beautiful images. Discover a brief history of block printing, design
ideas and stories focusing on how India s artisan craftspeople and
traditional block printing techniques, nature and the Bloomsbury Group
have all inspired Molly's designs.
Practical Printing: This chapter focuses on how to block print,
including information on key tools, step-by-step techniques for printing
on paper and fabric, and pattern design advice. Follow instructions to
make five simple homeware projects with your newly printed creations and
find exclusive block templates drawn by Molly for you to copy and
recreate at home.
Hardcover, 160 pages by Molly Mahon
20 x 24.2 x 2.1cm
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