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Master The Art of Block Printing
Printing a roll of wallpaper
with MOLLY MAHON — Acclaimed textile designer specialising in joyful block-printed fabrics, wallpapers and homewares.
Lesson 18 of 25
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Molly shows how to create beautifully bespoke and totally unique wallpaper by drawing inspiration from nature.
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Printing a Roll of Wallpaper
Molly shows how to create beautiful bespoke and totally unique wallpaper by drawing inspiration from nature.
Equipment
- Leaves
- 30x30cm Lino Sheet
- Stippler
- Lino cutting toolset
- Emulsion or chalk paints
- Lining paper
- Masking tape
- Padded table
- Tea towel
Lesson Summary
- I gathered fallen oak leaves and used them as a template to make my pattern.
- I suggest purchasing your lining paper before beginning your design.
- My lining paper is 52cm wide and my lino block is 26cm wide
- Sketch on paper first, then transfer the design onto the lino with tracing paper.
- You have the option of doing a brick repeat or a half drop repeat.
Your Assignment
Try your hand at creating your own nature-inspired wallpaper. Take a walk in nature and find your own source of inspiration; be daring!
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Your Instructor
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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