fabric prints

I like using my monoprinted fabric is ways that allows me to enjoy it everyday. Today, I used two pieces of fabric and a bit of felt to make a “Mug Rug”. You could call it a coaster or maybe even a potholder.

I used some simple craft felt in the middle and Heat-n-Bond to adhere the fabric prints to the felt. The fusible Heat-n-Bond gave it some stiffness, but it also was harder to sew through, when I did the blanket stitch around the edge.

I would say artist’s choice on whether to use the Heat-n-Bond and whether to machine or hand sew the edge.

I like the rustic feel of the blanket stitch for this over sized coaster. It would be good for putting hot things on. Not sure how washable it would be. But I am enjoying it for today.

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Temperatures are dropping here in New England, so I am inside playing with some monoprinted fabric.

I used some heavy duty Heat-N-bond to make a few bookmarks.  I experimented with the process, trying to figure out the best way to get clean edges.  I really like the blue one that I added a few french knots to.

I used a wool scrap and a strip of monoprinted fabric to make this coffee cup insulator. I think I will try this again with some bold fabric or maybe with fabric that has some text.

I found that I liked the parts that were just pieced abstracts, like the blue and yellow and the red and yellow bookmarks.

If you would like to explore monoprinting fabric with the glycerin and gelatin plate, then check out the details on the workshop page online printmaking workshop, Monoprinting Fabric.

Students are loving Monoprinting on Fabric

 

I have really loved this course Monoprinting on Fabric and I have learnt heaps.

You are very inspiring. I like your friendly and no fuss style.

Linden L. from Australia

 

Monoprinting on Fabric has been a fabulous course. There is a lot there to keep me going for a very long time. I love your teaching style, very encouraging, supportive, clear and fun. Patricia G. from the UK

 

Gelatin Printing on Fabric Loved it! 3 key approaches I have learned

• bubbles/imperfections in the gelatine plate can be a good thing – it does NOT have to be perfectly smooth,
• doing a brayer rubbings on a piece of fabric and
• finally being able to get a coordinated set of prints.

Thank you everyone in the class for your comments and adding to the learning process. Erin J. from Australia

Monoprinting fabric is a fun and experimental process. You can make one of a kind hand printed fabrics for all types of mixed media projects.

I used some of my monoprinted fabrics to make some throw pillows. I love using the gelatin plate and leaves and ferns to make beautiful botanical impressions.

I love this gelatin monotype print on fabric. I still have to find a special use for it. Maybe a journal cover. I go through lots of journals and it is nice to enjoy a pretty cover.

• Do you want to explore gelatin printing on fabric?
• Want to make piles of prints and then?
• Complete some unique art projects?

Well you are in luck, then next session of Monoprinting Fabric starts soon, and you can register today. Check out the details on the printmaking workshop page.

Do you have a stash of fabric that you would like to transform?

This is what students are saying about Monoprinting Fabric, the online printmaking workshop:

Gelatin Printing on Fabric Loved it! 3 key approaches I have learned

• bubbles/imperfections in the gelatine plate can be a good thing – it does NOT have to be perfectly smooth,
• doing a brayer rubbings on a piece of fabric and
• finally being able to get a coordinated set of prints.

Thank you everyone in the class for your comments and adding to the learning process. Erin J. from Australia 

 

 

I have really loved this course Monoprinting on Fabric and I have learnt heaps.

You are very inspiring. I like your friendly and no fuss style.

Linden L. from Australia

 

Monoprinting Fabric is an enjoyable and valuable learning experience. I will miss the daily anticipation of what new technique was coming next.

Linda provided an excellent foundation to build on, and I am grateful for her expertise and willingness to share it with us. I look forward to another class with you. Kathy I. from the US

I love fabric and the feel of working with it. When I print on fabric things slow down and become more intimate.

I like the idea of hand stitching lots of details, but it is very time consuming. The print above started out as a landscape.
Can you see the abstract landscape behind the profile image? So prints can be greatly transformed as the process of creation evolves.

The base layers of this monoprint on cotton are light and with thin applications of ink. That is good because the:

• black image stands out agains the light layers and
• it is easier to sew through thin layer of ink or paint.\

I chose to mat this small monotype print and put it in a black frame. I used the Lineco paper hinge tape to stick the print to the back of the frame. This works well with very light weight art work.

I think is is important to allow the “feel” of the fabric print to show through in the final presentation. I want the viewer to know that the print in on fabric, otherwise I would have made the print on paper.

Some reason to print on fabric:

• I just like the feel of fabric
• I plan to sew into the final piece
• I want to use the fabric for other projects, pillows, wall hangings, etc

If you love to work with fabric and want to explore the experimental nature of monoprinting with the gelatin plate on fabric then check out the details of the online printmaking workshop, Monoprinting fabric. Class starts soon.

 

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I am going to SEE, draw and print something each day in November. Those 30 day challenges always seem like a fun idea, let’s see how it goes.

I just took a Block Printing on Fabric class with Jen Hewett. So I had all the tools ready to carve a tiny leaf block. I found the little leaf for inspiration on my walk. It is very satisfying to see, draw and print from something I found.

I did a blue test print with a water based marker. It is a quick way to test the block and see if I want to remove more of the block.

Then I printed around the edge of this lime green towel. Definitely has an autumn feel to it.

So for my 30 days of printing, I will be doing some trace monoprinting, gelatin printmaking, stenciling, maybe screen printing and more block printing.

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Enjoy!