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Make unique fabric for your projects

I have piles of hand printed fabric. I have actually stopped making more until I use up some of what I already have.

I have made a few quilts and now have more quilts than I can use.

I covered some bricks with hand printed cloth to use as book weights. I do use these quite a bit and I think 6 big book weights is enough for my little studio.

I used heat-n-bond to transform some of the monoprinted fabric into book cloth. The heat-n-bond is applied to the fabric then thin rice paper is stuck to the other side. This creates a barrier so the glue does not seep through the fabric. Then I covered a few artists books.

I love composition notebooks. I covered a few with the hand printed fabric.

I love bags. I am definitely a bag lady. And yet surprisingly I have only stitched up one little shoulder bag. I think a big beach bag may be my next project.

If you are wanting to make some unique hand printed fabric, then check out the workshop, Monoprinted Fabric.

I am offering a 25% discount on this class for the next few weeks. It is a comprehensive class with 12 different techniques for gelatin printing on fabric.

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Try Gelatin printing on Fabric

gelatin prints on fabric / Linda Germain / August 2, 2024

I first gel printed on paper and loved the detailed impressions that I was able to capture.

Then I started to experiment with printing on fabric. Quickly I realized that I needed to adjust my approach and techniques.

The first thing I changed was the inks. I have experimented with a lot of inks and paints and choose to use screen printing ink.

Another adaptation was to work on dampened fabric to encourage the transfer of ink.

Then I had to adjust my expectations and embrace the unique nature of the process. I found that I could pick up adjunct types of marks that were not directly from the gelatin plate. I was learning to make the most of the process.

That is why I put together the Monoprint Fabric, online course. It is a comprehensive class that includes 12 different techniques.

I am offering a 25% discount on this class for the next few weeks. Check out the details on the workshop page. This class is for you if you want to create a stash of one of a kind fabric for your sewing projects.

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Brown paper bag – stencils

gelatin prints on fabric, stencils / Linda Germain / May 27, 2021

I just discovered that bold stencils cut from brown paper bags are durable enough to use with the gelatin plate.

It is quite relaxing to grab a pair of scissors and a paper bag and cut out shapes. Before you know it you will have a pile of new stencils.

I managed to pick a couple and make some prints on fabric.

I was surprised how durable the stencils were. I think that they will last for at least a couple of printing sessions.

If you would like to explore gelatin printing on fabric, then join us in the online class, Monoprinted Fabric. Class starts soon. Read all the details on the workshop page.

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Go beyond your assumptions – printmaking tools

gelatin prints on fabric / Linda Germain / March 15, 2018

Today I found a twig in the snow at the end of my snowshoe though the woods. It stopped me and I picked it up with the hopes of using it as a stenciling tool for printmaking.

It is much thicker than what I usually use for found object stencils when gelatin printmaking. But I gently flattened it the best I could.

I had a small 5″ x 7″ plate, so I randomly printed on a sack cloth yellow, orange and brown inks.

I tried using the twig in the traditional way, as a masking stencil. And it was ok, but I did not love the impression. So I tried using it as a “rubbing” tool. I place it under the fabric and gently rolled over the area of the fabric with an inked brayer. That approach worked pretty well.

So I learned that if something inspires me, then keep playing with the possibilities until it works. Keep on playing!

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More Monoprinting on Fabric – Video

2010, gelatin prints on fabric / Linda Germain / January 1, 2015

Just 12 days until Monoprinting on Fabric, the online printmaking course with ink, fabric and the homemade glycerin and gelatin plate. Enjoy a short video of monoprinted fabric.

Join us in the 4 week printmaking class. Check out the details and sign up at Make Monotypes.com

Monoprints on Fabric with stamping tools, stencils, ink and the glycerin and gelatin plate — Monoprints on Fabric with stamping tools, stencils, ink and the gelatin plate

Are you ready to join us in this online printmaking class? Class starts Jan 12th. Register today and start gathering your supplies.

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