Molly Mahon
Acclaimed textile designer
Master The Art of Block Printing
PRINTING WITH A POTATO
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Potato print runner & napkins - part 1
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Potato print runner & napkins - part 2
06:00
The wooden block printing process
13:08
Molly's inspiration: India
20:57
Large marigold printed fabric - part 1
20:24
Large marigold printed fabric - part 2
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Molly's inspiration: nature part 1
21:16
Molly's inspiration: nature part 2
15:51
Printing a roll of wallpaper
24:57
Lampshades
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Block printing at Christmas
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Bringing prints into your home
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!
Content
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.
Your notes
