Sep 21 2019 wood block printing is a centuries old tradition in india other parts of the world.
Wood block printing on fabric.
Before i get started i just want to mention that although i have used a lot of these materials extensively and have my own unique process there are no right or wrong ways to go about printmaking.
The looser viscocity than oil or water based block printing ink not fabric specific will be an interesting factor.
It is however capable of yielding highly artistic results some of which are unobtainable by any other method.
If needed use an old dropcloth or similar to provide a little bit of cushioning some give is needed to produce even prints particularly if you are using a hard wood block as opposed to a soft rubber stamp.
You need to create a block with your design on it.
A typical indian print would be a paisley.
Oil based produce a better hand feel and dry quicker so you can print.
While wood blocking administers a design directly to a fabric with you guessed it a block of wood.
Artisans use separate sets of blocks to create the fabric borders the outline blocks plus color fill blocks which are distinct from the block set used for the main design.
Printing ink is specifically created to give even coverage and consistency so that the final print will come out clearly.
As early as the 14th century indians have been block printing and in china even earlier.
It is the earliest simplest and slowest of all methods of textile printing block printing by hand is a slow process.
Christine loo july 20th 2011.
Woodblock printing has functions far beyond sprucing up textiles.
Wood block printing of textiles refers to the textile printing technique of printing patterns on fabric with carved wooden blocks.
My understanding is that the textile specific inks water and acrylic based vs.
Aprons and they got to create their own stamps by cutting out the foam and using wood glue to fasten the foam to the wood block.
So here it is.
First you ll need a few supplies.
It is the oldest textile printing technique and the easiest.
Resist dyeing involves the application of wax mud or some other substance which becomes a pattern after the fabric is dipped in dye and the resist material is washed away.
How to block print fabric.
A prints design is crafted then each block is hand carved 12 blocks or more may make up one design because one block is used for each color.
Water soluble inks are good for beginners as they allow for quick cleanup.
The designs are generally printed on fabric in india it is often 100 cotton.
Depending on the complexity of the border its size and the sequence in which it is to be printed the border itself may consist of several sets of wood blocks.
Part 1 and 2 of the block printing on fabric guide 3 part 1.
If you want to print on textiles however you ll want to pick up ink created specifically for printing on fabric.
Block printing is supposed to have originated in china.
Woodblock printing on textiles is the process of printing patterns on textiles usually of linen cotton or silk by means of incised wooden blocks.
