I am reluctant to use acrylics but appreciate the links and other suggestions.
Barbara
On Aug 24, 2011, at 9:13 PM, BigCrab99@aol.com wrote:
> Barbara
>
> I have purchased several of the wooden printing blocks from India also.
> On YouTube you will find a demonstration of how the printing blocks are used
> to print fabric and there is another showing exactly how the blocks are
> carved. They are amazing and your students would probably enjoy seeing how
> these intricate blocks are carved and printed.
>
> As for printing them, try dabbing on acrylic paint with a sponge. Place
> your paper on a soft surface for stamping the print since the bottoms of the
> blocks are not always completely flat. I have used a sheet of craft foam
> as my soft surface, but I'm sure there are many things that would work. I
> may also try the old felts from my printing press!
>
> This blog: _http://blog.colouricious.com/p/block-printing-images.html_
> (http://blog.colouricious.com/p/block-printing-images.html) will give you
> many exciting examples and ideas.
>
> Carolyn in Virginia Beach
>
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