Creative Kickstart
Tetrapak Printing From Home
This is an extract from our Studio Dispatch from 23rd January 2026.
Our Creative Kickstart segment brings you a new creative challenge, designed to help you embrace imperfection, fill your sketchbooks, and find your own style. From quick drawing prompts to collage, textiles, and hands-on projects, these exercises are all about experimenting without pressure.
The goal? To carve out a little time to experiment without pressure. We really encourage you to give these a go!
Today's Challenge | Tetrapak Printing
Here’s a longer creative exercise if you want to try something new. This creative how-to guide will take you through all the steps you need to create an etching-style print from your own home. You won't need a press, plate or acid for this process, but it does require a few materials like printmaking paper. This is definitely worth buying if you want to learn and practice any printmaking at home.
Tetrapak printing can create such beautiful, unexpected results - it's a great way to learn to let go of perfectionism and embrace the lovely marks that can be produced from printmaking. If you don't have an etching press available, this guide will show you exactly what you need to do to produce your own print without a press, and even without ink!
Join The Studio
The Studio is our membership club for those who want to deepen their creative practice. As a member, you’ll receive The Studio Dispatch, our inspiring Friday newsletter, discounted refill kits, and exclusive access to The Studio Shop, featuring one-off and limited-edition designs.
You'll also have the opportunity to join our Communal Challenges, with structured guidance, an exclusive virtual course, and a dedicated creative space. Plus, enjoy Studio Days at our London studio and explore The Archive, a growing collection of past newsletters, craft guides, and discussions.
If you want to make creative practice part of your life or find your own creative voice, The Studio is here for you!
