Ten Tools – Gelatin Monotypes on fabric

stamping Tools for monotype printing on fabric with ink on the gel plate
Ten Tools for monotype printing on fabric with ink on the gelatin and glycerin plate

I have been exploring the process of monoprinting on fabric with the gelatin plate. I am finding that I like tools with:

  • Raised patterns
  • Organic shapes
  • Circles and ovals
  • Easily hand held
  • Always “found”

I use these tools to apply ink to the fabric or plate and to lift off ink from the plate. The picture shows:

  1. Carved wooden block
  2. Corrugated cardboard
  3. Yellow spool
  4. Dress makers pattern tool
  5. Handmade string relief block
  6. Chunk of weathered wood with great grain
  7. Big Sponge mop
  8. Back side of floor sample
  9. White lid to a plastic container
  10. Rectangular piece of patterned styrofoam

Bonus  – Round, white, paper plate liner with cool patterns

What are your favorite found stamping and mark making tools?

Join us for the next session of Make Monotypes – Printing with ink on fabric and the gelatin plate 

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