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Dyeing & Block Printing

What you need

Materials:

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  • Plain fabric such as cotton
  • Liquid dyes or mix children's paint with PVA glue or fabric medium to make a waterproof alternative
  • Potatoes - any size or type will do
  • Tea bags and coffee grounds - any variety
  • Card or polystyrene for stencils
Tools:
  • Large plastic containers to dip cloth into (pails etc)
  • Straws to push dye around on fabric
  • Large paint roller to spread dye about onto the fabric
  • Paint brushes (house & artists)
  • Ceramic dishes or bowls for dye (something non-porous)
  • Knives or other suitable instrument to cut image in potato
  • Plastic gloves to protect from dyes
  • Iron
  • Scissors and Stanley knife cutter for stencils

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