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Master The Art of Block Printing
Molly's inspiration: nature part 1
with MOLLY MAHON — Acclaimed textile designer specialising in joyful block-printed fabrics, wallpapers and homewares.
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Molly, a lover of nature, emphasises the connection between block printing and nature, taking you to a shepherd's hut she’s decorated and then into the woods, leading you through a nature-inspired project, from collecting leaves to the finished print.
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Molly's Inspiration: Nature
Molly, a lover of nature, emphasises the connection between block printing and nature, taking you to a shepherd's hut she's decorated and then into the woods, leading you through a nature-inspired project, from collecting leaves to the finished print.
Equipment
- Stippler
- Lino cutting toolset
- Lino Block
- Leaves
- Pencil
- Sketchbook
Lesson Summary
- My first nature-inspired print, Birds and Bees, is available for purchase here.
- The initial print was produced with Farrow & Ball's Arsenic, which can be purchased here.
- I encourage you to go outside and observe nature.
- I would advise using Swiss Made Lino cutting equipment.
- The V-shaped carving tool is used for fine detail work.
- The wider areas are carved out using the U-shaped tool.
- I begin by printing on scrap paper.
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Molly Mahon
Acclaimed textile designer specialising in joyful block-printed fabrics, wallpapers and homewares.
Molly Mahon is an expert at creating pared-back designs with bold and zesty colours. Inspired by nature and the rich colours of India, her signature block prints focus on colour, texture and pattern, bringing joy into the home and an ancient craft into the modern-day.
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