38 Nature in Recreation 



come across the problem of cutting or gouging away parts of the linoleum. 

 Any detail must be made in the cut away part. Therefore the design for the 

 linoleum print would show only white line detail and strong masses of dark. 

 A line drawing would be entirely unsatisfactory. In designing for Leather- 

 craft, however, a line drawing is essential, as this technique involves low 

 relief with a finely tooled edge line. 



A linoleum block design must A leathercraft design should be 



show strong contrast in dark in line, with a suggestion of 



and light; with more dark area strippling for the depressed 

 than light. areas if desired. 



With these points in mind and a little practice, it should not be difficult 

 to develop any number of interesting design motifs from natural forms 

 A simple outline of the preceding points may be of help. 



Steps in Planning Design : 



I. Decide upon the object to receive the Applied Design. 



II. Choose a suitable subject for the design. 



IIL Study the subject and make several sketches, considering: 



A. Rhythm through line and repetition. 



B. Balance. 



C. Emphasis through exaggeration and simplification. 

 IV. Refine the design for application through: 



A. Consideration of the size and shape of the area to be decorated. 



B. The tools to be used in applying the design. 



C. The material of the object to be decorated. 



NATURE NOTEBOOKS 



Every nature student should have a good notebook in which to make 

 permanent notes on observations, mount clippings and photographs, record 

 nature poems, etc. If the book is made attractive and convenient, it urges 

 its owner constantly for new materials to be mounted on its pages. 



