What I learned from printing lots of fabric with gelatin plate

I have been playing with gelatin printing on fabric for several years. I have a big pile of monoprints.

piles of hand printed fabric
piles of hand printed fabric

The pieces are just waiting for a project.

1 – Print in a similar color scheme and even if the marks are different the fabrics can be coordinated.

print in limited color scheme

2 – Use the same kind of fabric and then the small printed pieces can be sewn together for a bigger project.

gelatin printed fabric

3 – Try to make fabrics with light to dark impressions. They will combine for a stronger design.

pillows made with gelatin printed fabric

4 – I like to use the “passage of time” method to set my inks. I have tried ironing and dryer heat setting, but my most reliable method is to just wait a few months to a year to wash the fabric.

gel printed fabric

If you are interested in learning more about monoprinting fabric with the gelatin plate, then check out the details on the workshop page. This online class starts soon.