Making Woodblock Prints

Making Woodblock Prints by Merlyn Chesterman and Rod Nelson

Woodblock printing is an ancient art form, which produces beautiful, subtle and lively prints with just a few simple materials. This book introduces the art, and shares technical information and ideas for those with more experience. Drawing on the vibrant living traditions from China and Japan, it is both a technical guide and an inspiration.

This book shows: a wide range of exciting examples of printed woodcuts, advice on materials and tools and a step-by-step guide to sharpening, techniques to achieve quality prints and perfect registration and a description of editioning conventions.