Intentional printing : simple techniques for inspired fabric art

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Draw, stamp, screen print, and more to create gorgeous art cloth! Intentional Printing walks you through a two-part approach to fabric design. Author Lynn Krawczyk starts by showing you how to develop your own distinct printing style by first identifying the colors, themes, and processes that speak to you and then using those ideas repeatedly to explore your furthest possibilities. At the same time, Lynn urges you to think beyond simply printing fabric and consider how the finished cloth will be used. She demonstrates a variety of printing, stamping, painting, and col. Read more... Abstract: Draw, stamp, screen print, and more to create gorgeous art cloth! Intentional Printing walks you through a two-part approach to fabric design. Author Lynn Krawczyk starts by showing you how to develop your own distinct printing style by first identifying the colors, themes, and processes that speak to you and then using those ideas repeatedly to explore your furthest possibilities. At the same time, Lynn urges you to think beyond simply printing fabric and consider how the finished cloth will be used. She demonstrates a variety of printing, stamping, painting, and col Content: Title Page Contents Introduction Chapter 1: Exploring Intentional Printing What is Intentional Printing? A Little Self-Awareness Color Imagery Translating Your Awareness into Art Chapter 2: Tools & Materials Printing Tools Fabric Paint Setting up a Work Space Chapter 3: Fabric-Printing Techniques Color-Wash Printing Drawing on Fabric Fluid Printing Stamping Decay Printing Drop-Cloth Printing Thermofax Screen Printing Shadow Printing Chapter 4: Handstitching Why Handstitching? Needles and Threads Types of Stitches Chapter 5: Layered Printing. Two Types of Layered PrintingQuiet Layered Printing Intense Layered Printing Chapter 6: The Projects Printing for a Project Beanbag Desk Weights Coffee Talk Hoops Color-Block Table Runner Fabric-Wrapped Catchall Boxes Granny's Garden Scarf Fabric-Tile Triptych Meditation Cloth Petite Stacked Collages Reclaimed Intentions Banner Templates Acknowledgments Resources Dedication Copyright.