What's Inside the Book

Part reference guide and mostly design library, this book combines clear, beginner-friendly instruction with ready-to-carve motifs, making it both a learning guide and a creative resource.

Quick Block Printing Guide

Tools & Materials

Understand how to use block materials, carving tools, inks and pigments, and printing surfaces.

The Process

Learn techniques for carving and methods for transferring your designs on any surface.

Make Your Own Designs

Discover how to create your own motifs and turn any image into a block printing design.

A Set of Diverse Designs

200 Standard-sized Motifs

The book contains a total of 200 designs: 18 for 4×6" blocks and 182 for 4×4" blocks.

A Variety of Themes

The designs feature motifs related to themes from nature to holidays, from art to symbols, and more.

Difficulty Scores

Each design is rated by difficulty level to support your skill development.

Who this Book is for

This book is for anyone drawn to block printing. Whether you're learning the fundamentals, building a daily practice, or teaching others, it’s designed to meet you where you are.

Beginners

Learn block printing fundamentals and start with simple designs

Artists

Get inspired and practice daily with a diverse set of ready-to-carve designs

Instructors

Provide your students with a resource they can keep learning with

The Print, Carve, Create Series

Each volume in this series features 200 unique designs with shared fundamentals and plenty of inspiration. More volumes coming soon.

Volume 1

Available Now

Volume 2

Coming March 2026

Volume 3

Coming September 2026