Breakdown Printing by Leah Higgins

Discover the joy of breakdown printing (also known as deconstructed screen printing) in this beautifully illustrated, step-by-step guide by textile artist Leah Higgins.

  • Learn how to create unique marks and gorgeous organic textures that can't be achieved using any other screen printing technique.

  • With sections on colour and on layered printing for complex cloth, this book teaches more than the basic techniques - it teaches you to keep going, to embrace the imperfect, and to create fabric that makes your heart sing!

  • With a new section on alternative thickeners, you can breakdown print wherever you live in the world. It isn’t costly or complicated - you can start on your kitchen counter and recycle, or repurpose, many of the tools and equipment you will need.

My new book is a complete rewrite of my original ‘Breakdown Your Palette’ book. Based on the knowledge and experience I have gained by teaching over 400 students globally; it combines all new examples with a greater depth of instruction. This book represents how I breakdown print today!

With over 400 images spread over 204 colour pages, it is suitable for absolute beginners as well as those who want to take their breakdown printing journey further.

AVAILABLE TO PREORDER NOW, SHIPPING FROM 30th JULY 2026

COST = £25

(Shipping outside the UK has become increasingly difficult. Breakdown Printing will be available on Amazon from mid-August 2026)

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Scroll down for images from the book and some sample pages.