Let's Print [antikvár]

Before you beginHere are a few things which you will need before you begin to print. Don't think that unless you have the exact equipment you can't start. To experiment and 'make do' often leads to new ways of doing things and that is what this book is all about.Any work with paints can be a very messy business. To save yourself getting (a) dirty and (b) into trouble: cover yourself with an old shirt or aprón; roll up your sleeves; cover your working surface with newspaper.PaperAny kind of paper is useful and different surfaces produce a variety of effects. The following papers will take kindly to your first efforts and if you then wish to improve the detail in your printing, your local art shop will advise you about specially prepared printing papers: detail paper; layout paper; sugár paper; duplicating paper; tissue paper; kitchen shelf paper; typing paper; 'Jap' printing paper.Printing inksThere are two main types of printing ink: water-based printing ink which is