Non-toxic Printmaking

Author(s): Mark Graver

Art and Design

In this book, Mark Graver puts the case for non-toxic printmaking and
then discusses the various technical factors (both materials and
equipment) to consider when etching with acrylic resists,
making aquatints, etching in general, using drypoint, engraving, making
mezzotints and collagraphs and using photopolymers as well as combining
various printmaking techniques. There is also information on
various inks and health and safety measures in the printing
workshop. All in all, this book contains everything you need to know to clean up your printmaking practice.

General Information

  • : 9781408113257
  • : Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
  • : Herbert Press
  • : 0.318
  • : 18 January 2011
  • : United Kingdom
  • : 01 April 2011
  • : books

Other Specifications

  • : Mark Graver
  • : Paperback
  • : 1
  • : English
  • : 760.28
  • : 128
  • : Full colour throughout

More About The Product

Health and environmental issues in printmaking are increasingly important A new title in the popular Printmaking Handbooks series Highly illustrated with the work of artists from around the world A practical as well as inspirational book

Mark Graver is an English printmaker who is currently working in New Zealand. He has masters degree from Camberwell College of Arts and he is a frequent contributor to various printmaking journals. Winner of the Lessedra World mini print competition 2010.


Mark runs nontoxic printmaking courses from Wharepuke Print Studio and teaches Printmaking part time at NorthTec, Kerikeri, NZ.