Printed Pattern: Printing by Hand from Potato Prints to Silkscreen - Softcover

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<p>This is a beautiful and practical handbook on how to develop and use patterns and motifs on a<br>wide range of domestic items, ranging from clothing to wallpaper. The book shows how to create and choose ideas and pull themes<br>together. It also teaches how to develop whole 'looks' for interior spaces<br>starting with mood boards or sketchbooks. There is guidance on<br>colours and selecting your palette as well as developing motifs and<br>patterns and looking at layout and composition ideas. Various surface<br>decoration techniques such as stencils, applique and screenprinting are<br>also discussed. Finally, there are suggestions on how readers can<br>develop and use their own designs and patterns. <br>Techniques for printing onto a range of surfaces are included, from<br>fabric and stationery to furniture, wallpaper and painted surfaces.<br>Screenprinting is used for cushions, curtains, blinds, placemats, table<br>runners, wallpaper and so on. Stencil techniques are described for use<br>on floors, walls, furniture, fabrics and other soft furnishings. And<br>applique and mixed media ideas for decorating wall panels, cushions and<br>general soft furnishings are also given. All in all, this<br>is an excellent introduction to designing and using your own patterns<br>and motifs in a creative way.</p>

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