When choosing to monoprint on fabric you may want to think about:
- your intended use for the printed fabric
- how you want it to feel
- does it need to be washable
I don’t always know what I will use the fabric for, but I often want it to feel soft and be washable. The main factor that affects these qualities is the kind of ink or paint that you print with.
I have tried lots of brands with monoprinting fabric on the gelatin plate. And I think every artist will have their own preference. You can read about my experience with the different inks in this blog post.
The other factor that affects the hand/feel of the material is how thickly you apply the ink. Often with monotype printing on paper, I can print several layers of ink and I try to limit the layers to 1 or 2 when printing on fabric.
If you would like to explore Monoprinting Fabric with the gelatin plate, then check out the details of the upcoming online class and join us.