Top 3 supplies for monoprinting on fabric

1 –  I think that the most important supply is nice old 100 % cotton sheets from the thrift store.

Prepare fabric for printmaking

These high quality old sheets:

  • Create a freedom to explore, because they are not precious
  • are pre-shrunk and ready to print on
  • usually absorb ink/paint nicely

2 – A spongey brayer that fits your print size. I like this 2″ soft foam brayer with a smooth surface (red handle) that I found at hobby lobby. I like this size because I work small and textured. The speedball soft rubber brayers work too.

ink and brayers on the palette

3 – Ink or paint that stays workable and is compatible with your project and fabric. I did a blog post on my experience, but it is best to experiment on your own.

Other supplies, stencils, mark making tools and the gelatin plate.

hand printed fabric with sticky labels a stencils

If you are interested in joining us in the online printmaking class, Monoprinting Fabric, then read the details on the workshop page.