Intentional Printing: Simple Techniques for Inspired Fabric Art

Have read many (about 40) how-to books for art, crafts and books on painting in different media. This book was very simplistic; the finished designs were unremarkable and often unattractive. I think all the fabric prints are made on Kona fabric which I gave up on after the first project; didn't like the way the paint sat on top of the fabric & didn't sink in. No discussion was found making the paints permanent if you're going to wash a painted item. The recommendation is to start with colored fabric, which gives muddy results in your colors if you're a beginner painter. The designs and instructions seem rushed and incomplete. Most how-to books give thorough instructions and an easy-to-achieve, nicelooking projects; there is one great looking professional design "Remnants Collage" which is really attractive, but no hints on the process, or steps leading up to a good design like it.

Yep...just buy the book!! I've had experience in most of Lynn's techniques in the book but I picked up so many tips and suggestions that it made the purchase worth while. Lynn's writing makes you feel she's talking directly to you over a cup of coffee!!! Her writing is simple enough for novice surface design want a be's and interesting still for the folks who have already played with the techniques. I like the project section which allows you to play with what you've read! A great book that I've already highlighted areas I want to remember!!! The pages will also be turned or stuck with stickies to reference!!!

As a mixed media artist I can't say enough about how much the fabric artist have contributed to my art. I love all the printing, stamping techniques that I have started to add to my work. My work now has layers and a depth that it did not have before. Thanks to quilters like Lynn. Her instructions and tips were easy to understand and I 'm filling my sketchbook with ideas to try on my next painting. Mraz

This book lacks depth. Most of the techniques are very basic and lack detailed steps. The decay printing chapter covers 3 types of "found material", recycled objects, over 8 pages. Most of us have used alphabet stencils in grade school so this object is not an amazing "found object". There isn't even a list of other objects to consider such as bubble wrap, split cardboard, etc. Sadly the only new idea I gleaned from this book was the beanbag desk weights. This book is a stretched magazine article.

Okay, so I own a kazillion (more or less) books on surface design. I need another one like I need a hole in my head. However, I thoroughly enjoyed this book and found it worthwhile. If you are trying to cut back on the innumerable books available in this art, I suggest you try this one and eliminate one of the others.

I love "Intentional Printing"! Lynn Krawczyk has so many fun ways to reconstruct fabric; and the book is loaded with project ideas! She teaches in a very entertaining way. The materials needed for her lessons are items easily accessible, things you might already have! I would definitely recommend this book to anyone interested in enhancing their art work and creating their own unique fabric!

Really informative of different types of fabric printing. Lots of pictures, and detailed instructions.

I love that I now have so many ideas in one place. Most of these techniques are available in other resources but not all together.

Great prompt for remembering the things you can do ( and a few extra ideas as well) when making your own printed fabric.

As an instructor in a local Community College, I am always looking for resource materials to support my students in the "after the course" studio work. Lynn Krawcsyk has met that need in so many ways. The book creates a comfortable learning experience and adds the study materials and studio arts supplies introductions and lists that students will need after they leave the classroom. One student commented when I shared my copy of the book with her "it seems like Lynn wrote this book just for me... exactly what I need to walk through the printing experience with a new confidence.". The projects and wonderfully concise directions for completing them are clear and filled with fun little tips and advise for creating all new work that will be loved by the maker, her friends and family for years to come. I highly recommend INTENTIONAL PRINTING for the beginner and for practicing studio arts enthusiasts.

This is a fabulous and inspiring book for anyone that is interested in taking the concept of mixed media painting but with fabric! Several projects really caught my eye and I'm planning to make my own versions of these projects right away!

I loved this book. The explications ar clear and simple.The ideas are so creatives. I enjoy it so much.

Fabulous very informative easy to read and understand..Well worth buying.Well written with very gooD instructions and examples well done authors.