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Book Review and Giveaway Kitchen Lithography

September 4, 2017 by Shellie Wilson

Kitchen Lithography Hand Printing at Home  by Laura Sofie Hantke , Lucas Grassmann  $21.95

 

What is Lithography? For those who don’t know it is the process of printing from a flat surface treated so as to repel the ink except where it is required for printing. Remember back in Art class where you did those Lino prints? Well this is similar but lot’s more fun and way more artistic.

 

When printmakers Laura Sofie Hantke and Lucas Grassmann graduated from university, they found themselves without the luxury of a professional print studio. In their search for an easy technique they could implement in their own home, they came across French artist Amilie Aizier-Brouard’s ingenious Kitchen Lithography, which uses aluminum foil, cola, and oil-based crayons as its main materials, and quickly became ardent fans of and experts in the process, which is eco-friendly, inexpensive, and easy to do. In this book, the first on the subject, they share what they’ve learned through a process of trial and error in an easy-to-follow guide on turning your kitchen into a creative studio. Hand print your own buttons, bags, pillowcases, posters, cards, T-shirts, and labels using simple household ingredients with surprising and bold results. (source)

 

The best thing is your weird Art teacher isn’t going to grade you down for thinking outside the box this time.  I really love when a Craft enables you to be creative from your own insides and not anyone else’s. This book is a must have for your Craft book shelf. We love it so much we are giving 3 copies away!!

 

Thanks to Princeton Architectural Press we are giving 3 lucky readers the chance to get their hands on this book. For your chance to win comment below and tell us what you are planning to print.

Open Worldwide and closes October 15th. Winners will be contacted via e-mail at the close of the giveaway.

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Comments

  1. Carolsue says

    September 4, 2017 at 5:53 pm

    Tea towels would be fun to print!

  2. Judith R. says

    September 5, 2017 at 1:21 am

    I’m planning to print my granddaughter’s artwork.

  3. Michele T says

    September 5, 2017 at 6:37 am

    I would love to learn this technique and my first project would be printing designs on a tablecloth.

  4. annehaun says

    September 5, 2017 at 6:59 am

    Sounds like a neat book – I would print old family recipes.

  5. Jackie Posnansky says

    September 5, 2017 at 7:13 am

    I would love to own this book! ❤️

  6. Trish L. says

    September 5, 2017 at 7:14 am

    I would like to print a collage of all the blocks our kids carved in school for our family room.

  7. Sandy says

    September 5, 2017 at 7:28 am

    I’ve done some lino cuts, but this would be so much better.
    I love textiles and I would live to print on curtains.

  8. RuthAnn says

    September 5, 2017 at 8:02 am

    Awesome prize. I’m not sure hat I would print yet. Anxious to read the book for ideas.

  9. Ginny says

    September 5, 2017 at 8:08 am

    I would like to make decorate an apron and table mats. It would be nice to learn this technique.

  10. Mary Helene says

    September 5, 2017 at 8:25 am

    I would love to do flowers on my kitchen towels.

  11. ssjmommy says

    September 5, 2017 at 8:46 am

    I would love to print aprons and kitchen towels. Looks like fun!

  12. spierssusan says

    September 5, 2017 at 9:12 am

    Great book! I have some pretty green fabric I want to stamp with geckos!

  13. hansendawg says

    September 5, 2017 at 9:13 am

    I LOVE learning a completely new craft techniques. This book would be awesome!

  14. dorcasb says

    September 5, 2017 at 9:29 am

    Id like to do gift tags and possibly wrap for my knotted Chritmas presents. When my kids were young they’d paint freezer paper and make our gift wrap. Good memories.

  15. Debbie says

    September 5, 2017 at 10:25 am

    This sounds like a technique I really need to learn how to do. I’ve been wanting to print a lot of things-dish towels, quilt squares and some tote bags.

  16. Dana Norris says

    September 5, 2017 at 10:38 am

    I love using things from my kitchen to make crafty things. I’d print things for the cards I make. I’d also print things for my multi-media projects.

  17. Ingrid says

    September 5, 2017 at 11:45 am

    Art that I can do at my kitchen table is the best. We live small but are creative, so this type of creative expression is perfect for our family.

  18. Jane Stephens says

    September 5, 2017 at 12:03 pm

    What a great book! I have 2 daughters that are getting ready to move out, so I’d print up some kitchen towels, coasters, anything that would help them make their own “nest”. Thanks for the chance to win. 🙂

  19. Dianne Van de Carr says

    September 5, 2017 at 12:20 pm

    I’m a glass artist and wonder if this technique can be used with my medium.

  20. Meari says

    September 5, 2017 at 12:32 pm

    I’d like to print a design on kitchen towels. Sounds so fun!

  21. Susan N says

    September 5, 2017 at 1:25 pm

    I would love this book. I have all the supplies but just haven’t been brave enough to take to carving yet. My first design would be a simple botanical of some sort and maybe my Monogram!

  22. Piroska says

    September 5, 2017 at 3:02 pm

    I’d do herbs and spices on some tea towels.

  23. Alice C. says

    September 5, 2017 at 3:03 pm

    Printing kitchen towels and possibly frameable items for gifting would be my first choice. But first, I must must MUST learn this new craft! What fun!!!

  24. terribetz says

    September 5, 2017 at 4:34 pm

    Sassy prints of my choosing on kitchen linens that, I must share! Very cool book! Thanks for the chance!

  25. Debbie Gaetz says

    September 5, 2017 at 7:16 pm

    I would love to learn this technique from this book; I would like to print a design and sentiment on canvas bags for patients undergoing chemotherapy sessions at the local infusion clinics.

  26. Fireside Quilter says

    September 5, 2017 at 8:03 pm

    Oooh! I could see so many ways to add designs to everyday items around the house!!! I would love this book!

  27. Linda Atherton says

    September 5, 2017 at 10:13 pm

    I have just ordered 5 yards of medium-weight, bleached linen that was a price I couldn’t pass up. I would love to experiment with making hand-dyed/painted clothing and decor items embellished with stamped designs! This sounds like a wonderful book.

  28. Deborah says

    September 6, 2017 at 4:03 am

    I have a new grandson on the way and would love to make something for the nursery.

  29. Melinda says

    September 6, 2017 at 3:57 pm

    Pillowcases for throw pillows would be something I would like to try.

  30. Kathy Riley says

    September 7, 2017 at 10:16 pm

    Pillows! Since iron-on designs are limited by the size of your printer…

  31. Donna H says

    September 10, 2017 at 1:46 pm

    These projects look so cool! Thanks for this great giveaway!!

  32. Robyn G says

    September 10, 2017 at 11:01 pm

    I would make a table runner for my kitchen table. I remember making lino prints in art class!! I loved it!

  33. asteride says

    September 24, 2017 at 7:02 am

    I would print some cotton fabric so I could make pillowcases for my bedroom.

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