Exercise 33: BLOCK PRINT PATTERNS
IN THIS EXERCISE, YOU WILL MAKE A SIMPLE PATTERN BY BLOCK PRINTING WITH A CARVED STAMP. THIS TECHNIQUE IS PERFECT FOR MAKING GREETING CARDS OR A LOVELY DESIGN ON A TEA TOWEL. (WHEN WORKING WITH FABRIC, BE SURE TO USE TEXTILE INKS.)
MATERIALS
Newspaper or large craft paper
Pencil
Permanent marker
Rubber carving block
Cutting mat
Linoleum cutting tools and tips
Art brush
Artist tape
White, gray, or tan smooth lightweight or heavy cardstock, Bristol, or watercolor paper (see note)
Scrap paper
Ink pad

NOTE: Bristol paper will give a clear and clean print, and watercolor paper will give a more rustic, unfinished, ...
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