Fabric Painting: Block Printing

1. Wash fabric to remove any starch or sizing. Let dry.
2. Coat a linoleum or wood block with waterproof varnish.
3. While the varnish is wet, sift finely shredded fabric (flocking) onto the varnish. When dry, this absorbent surface will hold paint for application.
4. Thin Heavy Body Artist Color with up to 25% Slow-Dri^® Gel Retarder and spread paint onto the block with a soft foam roller.
5. Wet the fabric and place the block face down onto the cloth pressing firmly and evenly.

Stretch the fabric on a padded surface to help facilitate printing. Use fabrics that are absorbent and medium-to-heavy in weight without deep texture.