Linoleum block printing [by] Francis J. Kafka.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kafka, Francis J.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Linoleum block-printing.

linoleum block printing.

Physical Description:

84 pages illustrations 28 cm

Place of Publication:

New York, Dover Publications [1972, ©1955]

Summary:

Thorough, detailed instructions from simple to advanced levels. Includes materials, techniques, and projects. Very thorough, step-by-step coverage, from printing simple monograms to converting photographs to block prints and printing in two or more colors. Lettering, silhouettes, borders, and other basic techniques, plus inks, materials, projects.

Contents:

A history of block printing

Experimenting with the simple block print

Introduction to linoleum block printing

The manufacture, the use, and the treatment of linoleum

A basic project

the monogram

Block printing on paper napkins or towels

Greeting cards

A letterhead design used as a corner cut

Converting a photograph to a block print

Printing in more than one color

A photographic silhouette block print

Printing on textiles

Color, color mixing, and types of pigments

Using a printing press for linoleum block printing

Other uses for linoleum blocks

Alphabets

The care and cleaning of equipment

A calendar of projects.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (page 82).

Other Format:

Online version: Kafka, Francis J. Linoleum block printing.

ISBN:

0486203085

9780486203089

OCLC:

570502

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