Lotta Prints: How to Print with Anything, from Potatoes to Linoleum [Paperback]

Lotta Jansdotter (Author), Jenny Hallengren (Photographer)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 2, 2008

Beloved Scandinavian designer Lotta Jansdotter shows how easy it is to print patterns on all sorts of surfaces. Using stencils, rubber stamps, homemade screens, and other easy techniques, the projects and processes range from simple prints easy for beginners to more involved projects for experienced artists. Stencil leaves on the walls, stamp flowers on wrapping paper, screen-print on a skirtthe sky's the limit. Beautiful photographs inspire while step-by-step instructions and illustrations explain the basics. Plus, Lotta has included eight ready-to-use stencil pages with hand-drawn patterns, so crafters can easily achieve her signature style. Our innovative format, with perforated stencil sheets and a catchall envelope at back, makes this a fantastic resource for any aspiring printer.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Textile lovers rejoice! Lotta Jansdotter's new book is full of printing methods for everything from your tote bag to your table runner. She explains each process in detail with beautifully styled how-tos, tips for working with different materials, and a showcase of crafts made with each technique." Linda Permann, founding craft and decorating editor, Adorn magazine

About the Author

Lotta Jansdotter is a self-taught designer. She works from her studio in Brooklyn, New York.

Jenny Hallengren was born in Sweden and lives in Stockholm, where she works as a freelance photographer.

Product Details

• Paperback: 120 pages
• Publisher: Chronicle Books (April 2, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 081186037X
• ISBN-13: 978-0811860376
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 8.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #182,913 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Scandinavian-born Lotta Jansdotter is a self-taught designer who markets her products and designs online and to hundreds of stores worldwide. Lotta's contemporary organic designs reflect her deep appreciation for nature's limitless beauty juxtaposed with a love for modern urban style. She is the author of five books, and her innovative designs adorn stationery, cards, and journals published by Chronicle Books. Lotta's creations have appeared in such magazines as Better Homes and Gardens, Bon Appétit, 7x7, Elle, Real Simple, Lucky, and Domino, and have been shown at Museums of Modern Art in New York City, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. She has created custom designs for Herman Miller, San Francisco's de Young Museum, and Barney's of Tokyo among others. Her designs have featured in lifestyle books, how-to-books, and tour guides published in Japan.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't bother!, November 16, 2008

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Claudia Daniel "goinggray" (Wisconsin) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lotta Prints: How to Print with Anything, from Potatoes to Linoleum (Paperback)

This is a 15 minute guide to what's already commonly known about
making prints. Nice visuals, but not worth purchasing; makes for a great library book moment.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed, August 21, 2009

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Conny (Melbourne, Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lotta Prints: How to Print with Anything, from Potatoes to Linoleum (Paperback)

I am diving into printing and bought various books covering the matter, Lotta Prints among others.

I was actually shocked how sparse the text was. The photos you see here at Amazon are in my opinion the "nicest" projects you are going to see in this book. I found the designs awful and ugly. The projects are not ambitious, but on a level with kindergarten projects.

Don't expect useful tips on carving materials, carving tools and how to do it. Screen printing is mentioned briefly, I think the potato print got the most attention in this book, together with buying a stamp (not carving one!) and using it!

I read the whole book in approximately one hour and a half. I couldn't find anything noteworthy.

Ambitious crafter might skip this one and save the money.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lotta Prints is great!, April 8, 2008

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Mamiedale "http://mamiedaledoesitagain.blogsp... (Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lotta Prints: How to Print with Anything, from Potatoes to Linoleum (Paperback)

I got this book this weekend, after eagerly anticipating it for a while now. It really is a teriffic book, with great photos and great ideas. I love that there are usable stencils in the back of the book. Lotta shows you the many ways to print images on to all kinds of objects including walls, clothes, paper, etc. A must-have for any lover of crafts.