wooden block stamps brass printing block hand make metal block clay printing brass block, Floral Design 2 Printing Blocks  (Pack of 3)

wooden brass block for fabric printing, home decoration and clay printing etc. size 2.5 * 1.5 inches How to use Directions: 1. You will need a table to pin your fabric to for printing. I used a simple wooden table which I then stapled a piece of carpet underlay, a piece of baize felt (any felt will probably do), and a piece of calico cotton over the top. Make sure each layer is tightly stretched over the table. This construction allows for an even, firm printing surface that you can tightly pin your fabric to. 2. Pin your piece of fabric onto the covered table making sure the fabric is ironed and pinned flat. 3. Squeeze out a blob of fabric paint or dye into a tray and dab the sponge into it ensuring the dye covers the sponge. You could also paint the dye over the sponge with a brush to ensure it is completely covered and soaks into the sponge.4. Press the block firmly into the sponge as many times as needed to ensure the colour covers the block completely. 5. Press the block firmly onto the fabric with even pressure. Hold for a few seconds and carefully remove. Madder dye printed on alum-mordanted silk with a traditional Indian peacock motif block 6. Continue to print in a variety of colours, compositions and repeats letting your creativity run away with you. 7. Fixing the print will depend on the manufacturer. A common method is to iron on the reverse. For natural dyes, iron on the reverse, and then rinse in alternating temperatures of water with detergent. 8. Clean the blocks by rinsing them in warm water and scrubbing with a bristle brush or toothbrush.