Making Japanese Woodblock Prints

by Laura Boswell

Japanese woodblock printing is a beautiful art that traces its roots back to the eighth century. It uses a unique system of registration, cutting, and printing. This practical book explains the process from design drawing to finished print, and then introduces more advanced printing and carving techniques, plus advice on editioning your prints and their aftercare, tool care, and sharpening. Supported by nearly 200 color photographs, this new book advises on how to develop your ideas, turning them into sketches and a finished design drawing, then how to break an image into the various blocks needed to make a print. It also explains how to use a tracing paper transfer method to take your design from drawing to woodblock and, finally, explains the traditional systems of registration, cutting, and printing that define an authentic Japanese woodblock.

Genres: Art

96 pages, Paperback

Published May 1, 2020

Reviews

[Coral Davies · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant starter book for anyone curious about getting into Japanese Woodblock printing.

Clear step by step guide with lots of pictures. Lists of traditional tools and paper as well as Western alternatives.

I feel in safe hands with this book and will be following it closely as I try my hand at this beautiful art style.

[David Gustafson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great intro for any artist interested in testing the waters of Japanese woodblock prints or block printing of any kind.

Besides a step-by-step intro, Laura Boswell’s guide offers a handy list of suppliers in both Europe and the U.S.

I see this is only offered on Kindle here at GR. I would recommend that you go over to Book Depository and get the slim paperback. I think Kindle would be a struggle with this illustrated work.

I would also recommend reading a chapter at-a-time and then sliding over to YouTube and combining what you have just learned with a bit of instruction from the Japanese woodblock rock star, David Bull.

There are very few rock stars in my alternate universe. Bull is one of them.

His “Woodblock print from start to finish,” would be perfect. You need not watch the entire three hour version. There is an edited 42 minute version available.

[Freyja · Rating 3 out of 5]

Bener-bener detail jelasin dari a sampai z cara bikin ukiyo-e untuk pemula