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How I create a hand-printed look in Procreate
Issue #1 Create layered block-print stamps in Procreate Hello! If you enjoy the look of traditional block printing, I've put together a new tutorial showing how I create layered digital stamps in Procreate using my Cottage Press brushes. Rather than making a single stamp, I build up separate layers of printed texture, carved details and slightly imperfect edges. These can then be stamped in different colours and overlapped to create that lovely hand-printed look. There's also a useful Master...
From Procreate pattern to lampshade: project video + resources
I’ve finished a new Patternologie project that I thought you might find useful... I’ve finished a new Patternologie project that I thought you might find useful, a Procreate pattern taken all the way through to printed fabric and a finished lampshade. It started as a block-print-inspired pattern on my iPad, made in Procreate using my Cottage Press brushes and stamps. I had the design printed as fabric samples, chose a soft blush and cottage-rose version, and then used the fabric to make a...
New block print brushes for Procreate
New: Cottage Press Block Print Brushes for Procreate Created in Procreate using the Cottage Press block print brushes Hello! I’ve just added a new Procreate brush set to Patternologie: Cottage Press block print brushes for Procreate. They’re designed to help create a hand-printed look in Procreate, with textured ink coverage, carved details, worn edges, broken print marks and soft lifted effects inspired by traditional block printing. See the Cottage Press Brushes On the product page you can...
New Procreate tutorial + free cottage lattice pattern stamps
New: Cottage Lattice Procreate tutorial (+ free stamp set) Hello! I’ve just uploaded a new Procreate tutorial showing how to create a cottage-style lattice repeat pattern using a simple stamp, rotate and repeat technique. In the video, I use two digital stamps: a Lattice Block stamp to build the checkerboard base a Lattice Detail stamp to add the decorative cut-out effect It’s a simple process, but it creates quite a detailed handmade-style pattern with a digital block print feel. I’ve also...
A new simple way I’ve been building patterns
Issue #1 How I’ve been making digital patterns feel more hand-printed... Hello, I’ve been thinking a lot about how digital patterns can sometimes feel a little too perfect. Everything lines up, everything repeats exactly… and it can lose that slightly human, hand-printed feel that I love. So I’ve been working in a different way. Instead of building patterns with lots of layers and copied motifs, I’ve gone back to something much simpler, stamping, erasing, and letting the designs character...
Lino-print Procreate pattern tutorial (+ free colour palette)
New tutorial and grab the free William Morris–inspired palette. New: Lino-print Procreate pattern tutorial (+ free colour palette) I’ve just released a new Procreate tutorial that I think you’ll enjoy, especially if you like lino printing, William Morris and repeat patterns. In the video, I show how I make a two-colour, lino print–style repeat pattern in Procreate – from blank canvas to a seamless tile that’s ready for Spoonflower, fabric or wallpaper. 🎥 Watch the tutorial on YouTube: YouTube...
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