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Fabric Ink for Block Printing

Materials Needed:

5 TBS turpentine

2 TBS vinegar

1 TBS oil of cloves

1 TBS Ivory dishwasing liquid

8-ox. bottle

Oil paint pigments

Palette knife

Sheet of glass

Brayer

Carved wood or linoleum block

Piece of Fabric

Hot iron

Instructions:

1) Pour first four ingredients into bottle and shake well.

2) Thin oil paint pigments with this solution to the consistency of a thick cream. On glass, work smooth with palette knife.

3) Roll brayer back and forth until mixture is tacky and brayer is evenly coated.

4) Roll over the carved block.

5) Press block over the fabric with even pressure. Remove block.

6) Place a damp cloth over the design and press with hot iron.

Makes enough ink for one project. Designs may be washed in warm water with a mild soap.

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