Block Printed Cotton Bag

Block Printing

Block Printing is an ancient Indian printing technique design, used widely throughout history around the world to print our own fabric and papers. It involves covering the block with the design in ink or dye, and stamping it onto the fabric or paper.

Images that are printed with this technique are typically much bolder than other types of printmaking: since the blocks are generally carved by hand, there is often less detail and add more texture to the prints.  

Blocks can be made of wood, linoleum, rubber, or other materials; though wooden blocks are most popular.

For Block Printing on fabric and canvas, Acrylic and fabric colors are preferred. 

You will need 

Canvas Painting Bag 

Wooden Blocks

Sponge

Acrylic Colors

To Print:

1. To ensure symmetry of design, put craft tape on the fabric which will work as a scale guide helping you to locate the exact spots on the fabric to put the block.

2.  Squeeze a small amount of ink and spread it on a sponge. This will get you a thin, even layer.

3.  Press the block on to the sponge repeatedly, making sure there is a thin, even layer of the color on the whole design of the block.

4. Take the block and press it down onto the fabric. You can do this with your hands or whatever it takes to apply even pressure. The most important part is applying the pressure evenly, since the color will be stronger in some areas of the print than others if uneven pressure is applied. This step requires some practice.

5. Leave for 1 hour for drying

Block printing is an excellent way to produce a something that is truly handmade, but can be very easily replicated. Here is an example.

The technique offers huge possibilities of match and mix of different block designs in various colors on the same fabric.

Age group: 3 years and above

canvas2craft products suitable for Block printing: P01, P02, P03, P04, B02, B06, B07, A01, S01, S03.
These products are available at my website www.canvas2craft.com
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Mandala on Stencil

Mandala Stencil Painting:  Wikipedia defines Manadala as a a geometric configuration of symbols.  Mandala has become a prominent symbol in today’s fashion industry and is also quite popular as an art form.Deceptively complex and complicated, Mandala art is actually easy if done using the Mandala stencils. It will help you de-stress And most importantly, you'll enjoy the sense of self achievement.

You will need- 

Canvas Scroll 

Stencil 

Acrylic Color

Paint Brush

Permanent Marker

Magic Tape

Preparation 

Arrive at the center point of the  rectangle shaped Canvas Scroll by folding it at both the sides. 

Place the Stencil on that center point, and tape it on all sides of the Canvas scroll. 

Start tracing the out lines using permanent markers. 

Finish tracing all the lines within the stencil.

Using doodling technique (free hand) , fill the bigger shapes with finer lines and shapes. 

Fill approx. 50% of the whole design with Black Acrylic color. DO NOT make it completely black. 

Once done, insert two wooden sticks - one on the top and one at the bottom.

Your Mandala Canvas Scroll is ready to adore your wall.

canvas2craft products suitable for Mandala Art: D01, D04, P01, P02, P03, P04, B01, B02, B06, B07, A01, S01, S03.

These products are available at my website www.canvas2craft.com

Happy crafting. Please provide your feedback: contact@canvas2craft.com