block printing tips and tricks
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Once you start looking around for objects that lend themselves to block-printing, you'll find that your home is practically Gutenberg's workshop: You will see potential everywhere -- a pair of dice, rubber bands, striped bocce balls. (Be sure to do a test run, and be aware that paint might permanently stain the object.)TRANSCRIPT
Block Printing
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KEEP YOUR EYES PEELED
• Once you start looking around for objects that lend themselves to block-printing, you'll find that your home is practically Gutenberg's workshop: You will see potential everywhere -- a pair of dice, rubber bands, striped bocce balls. (Be sure to do a test run, and be aware that paint might permanently stain the object.)
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MAKE A PRINTING BLOCK
• Some things, such as plastic berry baskets and woven trivets, are ready-made for printing. For others, such as buttons or lengths of twine, you'll need a hot-glue gun to secure a scrap of wood to the object, creating a base panel.
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PREP AND PAINT
• If you're printing on paper, use craft paint.
• If you're printing on a textile, , fabric paint is best.
If you want a sheerer finish without watering down the pigment, mix one part paint with three parts lightener medium (also known as colorless extender) in a jar. When you're ready to print, spread paint on a palette or a piece of cardboard; dab paint all over the object with a foam pouncer.
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PRESS ON COLOR
• When printing on a textile, lay the cloth over an old towel or a piece of batting (depending on the object -- you may need to experiment). In addition to helping the paint press into the fabric, this cushioning keeps the block from slipping.
• Some paints dry in as little as five minutes; if you're creating an overlapping pattern, allow for drying time between applications. When you're finished, set paint according to package instructions to make the design permanent and machine washable.
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PAINT PRIMER
• If you want to print on textiles, experiment with a variety of fabric paints. Some brands are more transparent; some are heavier -- so each gives a different effect. Mix in colorless extender to make the paint semitransparent -- if you overlap colors, you can create a new shade.
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