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Nature printing, or recreating images from the natural world, is a direct, inexpensive process with possibilities as varied as nature itself. Apply ink or paint to leaves, flowers, herbs or fruit and print life-sized images onto paper, fabric and other surfaces to create captivating works of art. In full-colour, simple instructions, Nature Printing covers tools, techniques and tips for dozens of beautiful projects, including printed fabric for curtains, pillows, linens, quilts and clothing; stationery, cards and invitations; nature journals and more. The book includes instructions for decorative finishes and frames and it also offers nature printing projects for children.

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<p> So you think nature printing, creating art by applying ink or paint to plants and pressing it on paper is a kindergarten craft? Benjamin Franklin didn t. He put intricate nature prints pf leaves on Colonial currency to deter counterfeiters. Even Leonardo da Vinci used nature printing, according to artist Laura Donnelly Bethmann s new book Nature Printing with Herbs, Fruits & Flowers. Richmond Times-Dispatch <p> Stuff you usually compost or toss out with nary a second thought could actually be transformed into things of beauty. Even those who think of themselves as artistically klutzy can get good results with leaf prints. Its simple and you don t have to have much in the way of esoteric or expensive materials to make small, frame-worthy prints, handmade stationery, or gift wrap. Newsday (Queens Edition), NYC

So you think nature printing, creating art by applying ink or paint to plants and pressing it on paper is a kindergarten craft? Benjamin Franklin didn t. He put intricate nature prints pf leaves on Colonial currency to deter counterfeiters. Even Leonardo da Vinci used nature printing, according to artist Laura Donnelly Bethmann s new book Nature Printing with Herbs, Fruits & Flowers. Richmond Times-Dispatch Stuff you usually compost or toss out with nary a second thought could actually be transformed into things of beauty. Even those who think of themselves as artistically klutzy can get good results with leaf prints. Its simple and you don t have to have much in the way of esoteric or expensive materials to make small, frame-worthy prints, handmade stationery, or gift wrap. Newsday (Queens Edition), NYC

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