Simple method of block printing – Tutorial

Most of us know about block printing. Block printed fabric and sarees are very well known in India. The block printing method followed in India is very intricate and requires lot of expertise. I have tried block printing using the traditional method of mixing the pigment , buying the materials from Amazon. For beginners that is very cumbersome and messy. So I have come up with simple method of block printing and sharing with you.

The materials required for block printing:

Block

Fabric

Thin sponge sheet

Fevicryl fabric colors

Waste cloth

Newspaper

Tray

Materials required

Method of block printing:

Place the thin sponge in the tray.

Place the sponge

Pour the Fevicryl color on the sponge and spread it , covering area equal to block size.

Pour the paint on the sponge

Spread the paint:

Now place fabric on the table.

Place the fabric on the table

Take the block and press the design side of the block facing the paint.

Press the block on the sponge

If the paint is more on the block, gently dab the block on the sponge.

The block looks like this now

Now place the block on the fabric and press it.

Press it on the fabric

Then slowly lift the block, the beautiful block print can be seen on the fabric.

The block print on the fabric

I tried this method with some more blocks, you can view the result here.

Tried with some more blocks

The blocks are available in the market as well as in online shops. Try using this method to decorate your saree or dress. Do share your design with me. 🙂

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Ranjana.