The Art of Block Printing

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The Art of Block Printing The art of block printing is centuries old, and remains popular with today s artists and craftspeople. In this video you will learn the art and techniques of creating and producing your very own block prints. This clear and informative program addresses the various aspects of block printing including: *Materials and tools *Creating your design *Carving your printing block *Producing one-color prints *Producing multi-color prints *Proper color registration *Block cutting safety *Creating and numbering an edition *Samples of various techniques *And much more Also included is a Special Features section with a gallery of block printing samples from professional artists and diagrams for making your own bench hook and registration jig. The diagrams plus a materials and tools list are also available in PDF versions, and can be downloaded from the DVD disk. Larry Withers communicates the processes and techniques of block printing in a clear, thorough style in the comprehensive video. The videography is sharp and pleasant to watch. The lively presentation is further enhanced with good graphic illustrations and some useful captions. Basic material, for beginners, is easily understood and teachers of younger students will value the movie for its careful, step-by-step information. The emphasis on safety is extremely helpful to all educators. Withers even refers to and demonstrates rainbow prints, overlapping prints and the numbering of editions. High school and college-level students will be inspired by the registered, multicolored project that is included. Use the menu buttons to view segments of the video itself or the gallery of block prints by many well-known artists. Download and print out special features such as examples, diagrams and a tools and materials list. --Arts and Activities Hosted by expert fi ne arts instructor Larry Withers, The Art of Block Printing is a DVD how-to guide to partaking in the centuries-old art of block printing. From the necessary materials and tools, to creating one s design, carving a printing block, producing one-color or two-color printing, to appropriate color registration, safety tips for block cutting, and introduction to various techniques, and much more, The Art of Block Printing walk viewers of all backgrounds and skill levels through the process. A back-cover checklist of the inexpensive tools one needs to get started round out this user-friendly teaching guide, enthusiastically recommended for anyone intrigued to dabble in this art form to created distinctive artworks, handmade cards, or other beautiful projects. --Midwest Book Review Review: Clear, concise and informative - This is a terrific teaching aid. The high school I teach at has been using this video for several semesters to introduce students to the basics of block printing. Viewing it take less than a period and covers all the fundamentals of developing a sketch, transferring the sketch to the print block, rolling out and inking the block, burnishing and pulling the print. This program also shows how to make a two-color prints, and addresses how to safely carve a print block. This is an excellent resource I would recommend to any art instructor, or art enthusiast. Review: Good to see it being done as opposed to just reading. - This topic is hard to find on DVD and it really helps to see the artist actually making the prints. One and two color prints are covered. Would like to see more on making the design, and the differences between drawing on paper, and designing for a block print. Would also like to have seen more on the usage of the different blades. But overall a good intro.