CHAPTER 2
ESSENTIAL TECHNIQUES
Though there are detailed directions for every project in this book, there are some essential practices that need tackling first. This chapter includes a refresher on some of the basic tenets of good design to help you plan your original compositions, and details different approaches to transferring images onto the carving block. You’ll also find tips on carving techniques, the primary steps for pulling a print, and instructions about how to register (or line up) a multicolored print.
DESIGN ESSENTIALS
A good design is the foundation of a successful print. The elements and principles of design are a framework for ...
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