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Master The Art of Block Printing
Printing with a potato
with MOLLY MAHON — Acclaimed textile designer specialising in joyful block-printed fabrics, wallpapers and homewares.
Block printing doesn’t need to be complex. Molly demonstrates how to print simple yet gorgeous patterns with an everyday baking potato!
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Printing with a Potato
Block printing doesn't need to be complex. Molly demonstrates how to print simple yet gorgeous patterns with an everyday baking potato!
Equipment
- Potato
- Knife
- Pot of paint (chalk paint)
- Stippler
Lesson Summary
- In this lesson I am using Hemway chalk paint in Ruby Red.
- Potato printing provides a nice rhythm and flows into what block printing is all about.
- Hand printing on a small scale aids in the creation of 'perfect imperfections'.
- Enjoy the process as much as the finished product.
Your Assignment
Make simple prints with potatoes using a knife and biscuit cutters, as cutting tools. Make sure to experiment with negative space.
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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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