Printing by Hand - by Lena Corwin (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

A modern classic of DIY printmaking--updated for a new generation of makers.

Printing by Hand is a practical, inspiring guide to creating bold, graphic prints using stamps, stencils, and simple silkscreen techniques--no press required. Originally published in 2008 and embraced by makers worldwide, this updated edition brings Lena Corwin's accessible, design-forward approach to a new audience.

Inside, you'll find step-by-step instructions for 19 projects, spanning stationery, textiles, home décor, and more--from fabric pouches and wrapping paper to table linens, T-shirts, artwork, and furniture. Each project includes a ready-to-use design template, allowing readers to re-create the book's patterns or adapt them into their own work.

This edition includes full-size pattern sheets housed in an envelope, along with an all-new block-printing project that expands the book's range of techniques. An extensive how-to section covers tools, materials, and process fundamentals, while practical reference charts help you match inks to surfaces and achieve the color results you want.

Accessible, versatile, and highly visual, Printing by Hand is both an entry point for beginners and an enduring studio reference for designers, makers, and anyone interested in hands-on pattern-making and print design.

About the Author

Lena Corwin is an artist, textile designer, and author known for her accessible, design-forward approach to handmade craft. She has created prints and patterns for a range of fashion and lifestyle brands, including Marithé + François Girbaud, Calvin Klein, and Jill Stuart, as well as collaborations with companies such as Target and Urban Outfitters.

Corwin is the author of Printing by Hand, which has sold more than fifty thousand copies and remains a foundational resource for DIY printmaking. Drawing on years of teaching workshops and leading creative classes, her work emphasizes practical techniques, repeatable processes, and experimentation across paper, fabric, and home surfaces.

She enjoys a wide range of handmade techniques and utilizes computer technology as a complementary tool. Corwin taught popular craft classes from her Brooklyn studio, then moved to Northern California, where she lives and continues to write, teach, and work as a design consultant for a variety of clients.