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November 17, 2009
Stop-Motion Video of Book Printing And Binding Process
The more than 300 photographs that combine to make this stunning stop-motion video from januarypress are mesmerizing. They depict the production of printing a book on a Vandercook press and detail the binding of the books. I've always been a letterpress junkie (you can read about my incredible experience printing with my friend, Sarah, at the Pacific Northwest College of Art last spring) and watching this video made me fall in love with the process even more. I was also enamored with the process of binding the books, especially the sewing portion. Enjoy! [via NOTCOT]
Posted by Rachel Hobson |
Nov 17, 2009 06:00 AM
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October 21, 2009
Firecracker Press Poster Masks
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I've been a fan of Firecracker Press ever since I was introduced to them at the 2006 Renegade Craft Fair in Chicago. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, they "use computer design software to conceive ideas but still carve woodblocks and print by hand to produce event posters, business cards, party invitations, advertising and more." Pictured above are four of their posters that can be displayed as posters or cut out and worn as masks. Perfect for Halloween and beyond.
Posted by Goli Mohammadi |
Oct 21, 2009 05:00 PM
Halloween, Printing |
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September 23, 2009
Screen Printing on Vinyl Records With Jennifer Perkins
This summer, Jennifer Perkins of Naughty Secretary Club and I had a little Yudu screen printing playdate. She's taken off with printing, and this week, she's featuring some of the screen adventures on which she has embarked. One of my favorite things she's done is screen print directly on vinyl records and has turned them in to things like cuff bracelets and wall clocks. I love her story behind where she came up with the design for the clock face. Read her blog to find out more.
Posted by Rachel Hobson |
Sep 23, 2009 03:00 PM
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September 18, 2009
How-To: Stencil a Wall Pattern
Stencil101 Decor: How to stencil a wall pattern with Ed Roth of Stencil1 from Ed Roth on Vimeo.
Enjoy this awesome how-to video on stenciling a wall pattern by Ed Roth, author of the upcoming Stencil 101 Decor, published by Chronicle books. His new book is "a beautiful over-sized portfolio which comes with ten plastic stencils, instructions, and photos that teach you how to customize every corner of your home including walls, furniture, and floors." Read more about it on the Chronicle Books blog.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Sep 18, 2009 11:00 AM
Home Decor, Printing |
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September 14, 2009
How-To: Printed Burlap Banner
Melinda at Little Old Hat whips out her stencils and ink showing you how to make a printed burlap banner which she made for her grandma's 80th surprise birthday party.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Sep 14, 2009 08:00 AM
Parties, Printing, Sewing |
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September 10, 2009
Little Paper Planes
Little Paper Planes is an online community of artists that was once dedicated mostly to the sale of art prints and letterpress. The shop has recently branched out into accessories and clothing. Each piece captures the same beautiful, modern, and well crafted Little Paper Planes aesthetic.
Posted by Brookelynn |
Sep 10, 2009 05:00 PM
Craft Business, Design, Printing |
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September 4, 2009
The Little Friends of Printmaking Interview
Grain Edit features a nice interview with Melissa and JW Buchanan of The Little Friends Printmaking. It's a great look into how the couple met, set up shop and work together every day. One of my favorite parts of the interview is an example of the process the pair goes through when designing a poster. They also discuss the importance of research when starting a project. Says Melissa:
Research is so important. You can't operate in a vacuum. And that extra time you put into researching something pays off tenfold in nuance and smart little details that people remember.
It's these nuances and smart details that help give such depth and great character to their work. Enjoy!
Posted by Rachel Hobson |
Sep 4, 2009 07:00 AM
Design, Interviews, Printing |
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August 21, 2009
Apple Print Backpack
Make this apple print backpack for back to school by Ellen at Alpha+Mom.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Aug 21, 2009 08:00 AM
Kids, Printing |
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August 19, 2009
Egg Press' Work and Whirl Video
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Based in Portland, Oregon, Egg Press print shop has been designing and hand-printing gorgeousness since 1999. For 10 years, they've been cranking out quality on their vintage presses. To commemorate their anniversary, they made this neat video that gives a mesmerizing view into their workshop. (Pictured above are their Wild Things and Botanicals card collections.)
Posted by Goli Mohammadi |
Aug 19, 2009 11:00 AM
Paper Crafts, Printing |
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July 20, 2009
Baby Shower Printables
If you are planning a baby shower, Ellen of The Long Thread has a post on Alpha+Mom for these sweet and simple baby shower printables, including invitations, cupcake toppers and a flag bunting. Thanks to her beautiful designs, you'll be able to give your shower a beautiful handmade touch!
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Jul 20, 2009 05:00 PM
Babies, Patterns, Printing |
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June 29, 2009
Wrap-around Mailing Labels
Spruce up your snail mail with these free wrap-around envelope mailing labels (dot pattern or multi-color pattern) by Melissa of A Very Chocolate Wedding. [ via iDiY ]
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Jun 29, 2009 05:00 PM
Paper Crafts, Printing, Weddings |
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June 17, 2009
Father's Day Card Prints
Make a printed Father's Day card in 10 minutes using a polystrene pizza plate as a canvas from Jox of The Knitted Blog.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Jun 17, 2009 05:00 PM
Kids, Printing |
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June 5, 2009
Jello Monoprints
Jello Monoprints
By Jessica Wilson
As we all know, gelatin has a unique property of being at once delightful to some and repulsive to others. I land somewhere in the middle, I like to play with it but please don't make me eat it. Years and years ago I took a multimedia class and one of our guest speakers did a presentation on printing from a gelatin plate. I tucked it away in the back of my mind and thought it would be a cool thing to try both for myself and with children. Professional artists use all the fancy tricks of the trade. Here's a way to do it in your own home using what you may have on hand.
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Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Jun 5, 2009 01:00 PM
CRAFT Summer Camp, Kids, Printing |
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May 27, 2009
How-To: Linoleum Block Printing
Instructables user bopp has made an excellent primer on linoleum block printing, even covering lots of artists using the medium, which is great for inspiration. He goes over tools, technique, cleanup, and lots of pictures!
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Posted by Becky Stern |
May 27, 2009 02:00 PM
Arts & Design, Printing |
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May 26, 2009
Flashback: 101 Linocuts
The best part about trying a new project is learning a new skill. One of my favorite articles in each issue of CRAFT is the 101. The 101 articles are specifically geared to open the doors to a whole new craft through teaching the ins and outs, coupled with a specific project. There is something wonderfully tangible about coming up with a design, transferring it to linoleum, inking it up, and rolling yourself a print. Back in CRAFT Volume 02, Donna Barger shared her linocut expertise with us in beautifully clear step-by-step, from making your design and transferring it to the linoleum:
To carving the design out from the linoleum:
To rolling your ink and pulling your print. She includes helpful tips and tricks on tools and technique throughout. Here is the project shared with you in our Digital Edition. Make sure to swing on by the Maker Shed to pick up a back issue of Volume 02, if you don't have one already!
Posted by Goli Mohammadi |
May 26, 2009 05:00 PM
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May 21, 2009
A Year Of Screen Printed Shirts
I often struggle with ideas for good handmade baby gifts, so I think I'm going to have to steal this idea of a "Year of Screen Printed Shirts" from my my pal, Sarah, of Sewer-Sewist. She made the shirts as a gift set for Susan Beal's daughter, Pearl, who will get to wear the shirts as she grows throughout the next year. I love the idea of a handmade gift that keeps giving all year long. Fantastic!
Posted by Rachel Hobson |
May 21, 2009 03:00 PM
Fashion, Printing |
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May 20, 2009
Linoleum Printing with Kids
The Long Thread does linoleum printing with kids in this tutorial. You carve it for them and have them do everything else from drawing the design to stamping their own assembly line of cards. [ via Whip Up ]
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
May 20, 2009 08:00 AM
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May 4, 2009
Accident-Explanatory Slings
I really could have used one of these after my knee surgery, except it would have had to play video of what the doctor found inside my knee! This would make a great screen printing project if you know someone with a broken arm, or if you're adept at one-armed screen printing. Perhaps these accident-explanatory slings will be an option at hospitals in the future. I'd like to see the "shark attack" or "you should see the other guy" editions; those were my two most common fallback stories while on crutches. Via Inspire me, now! (Thanks, Matt!)
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Posted by Becky Stern |
May 4, 2009 09:00 AM
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April 28, 2009
How-To: Hammered Leaf and Flower Prints
Instructables user BuildMakeCraftBake has a how-to up on this interesting technique for transferring plant pigments to paper by hammering them. She writes:
The vibrant colors of leaves and flowers are easy to preserve by pounding them to release their natural dyes onto paper. I learned this fun and simple technique from my college roommate, Sarah, but it's been around a lot longer -- I hear that Cherokee women pounded flowers to decorate fabric. With not much more than a hammer and some leaves, you can make beautiful botanical cards or prints and enjoy spring greenery year-round. Who knew that venting your frustrations could have such aesthetically pleasing results?
Posted by Becky Stern |
Apr 28, 2009 02:00 PM
Paper Crafts, Printing |
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April 27, 2009
Online Wood Type Museum
Fellow type nerds will have fun browsing this online Wood Type Museum from Unicorn Graphics. The cuts and ornaments are especially fun!
Posted by Rachel Hobson |
Apr 27, 2009 07:00 AM
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