Discover the flourishing craft of hand-printing with 35 beautiful projects for stylish and practical homewares and bags.
Hand-printing is a brilliant way of creating unique projects and avoiding over-priced, mass-produced items. This beginner’s handbook guides you through a variety of hand-printing techniques so you can make beautifully patterned homewares, bags and gifts.
In the first chapter, find out how to make and use stamps to create gorgeous projects including a leafy lampshade, honeycomb bunting, and an envelope clutch bag. Next, try your hand at using stencils and screen-printing to make giant floor cushions, a boxy weekender bag and even a set of nesting tables.
The final chapter shows you how to use more unusual methods such as ceramic and photo transfer and sun printing to make storage pots, a patchwork quilt, an everyday tote bag and more. The techniques section and projects include illustrated step-by-step instructions, and at the back of the book you’ll find easy-to-use templates for the print motifs and sewing projects.
About Cico Books
Ryland Peters & Small was founded in 1995 to bring a breath of fresh air to illustrated book publishing. At their offices in London and New York they work with the best authors, photographers, illustrators and stylists to create books that combine innovative, cutting-edge design and images with practical, accessible information. Their beautiful books are devoted to the pleasures of life: health and wellbeing, our homes and gardens, the food we eat, the wine we drink. Ryland Peters & Small staff has enormous fun creating their books, and they hope you have as much fun reading them.
