DIY: Homemade Printing Process

Kate wants to print the pineapple pattern on his white feather quilt. But she didn't use the more expensive one. wooden Instead of the linoleum template, instead of looking for useless cardboard cardboard, cut the pattern yourself.

Because the surface of the paperboard is not smooth, the printed pattern has the feeling of "attrition". It is great! DIY The most time consuming and patient steps, but overjoyed. Achievements It's worth your while.

Material Science

1. carton board with flat and unfolded traces

2. textile dyes (Taobao is sold, very cheap)

3. light colored textiles

4. paper and pens for grass drafts, and cutters and blades for cutters.

5. dye containers and sponge brushes.

6. iron

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step

1. draw the pattern on the draft paper and copy it to the cardboard. The pattern should not be too complicated. In addition, you have to choose thicker cardboard and template to keep the hardness in the printing process.

2. cut the pattern with a sharp knife. In order to keep the pattern clear, the blade must be kept sharp. You may have to cut off a blade or replace another blade.

3. ironing the fabric before printing, because creases will affect the printing effect. Then you will be able to smooth the fabric on a large flat table.

4. think about how you plan to arrange the patterns and duplication patterns on textiles, and mark them with pencils if necessary. According to Kate's experience, a relatively thick template can be used 30 times, so if the pattern repeats too many times, we need to prepare a template.

5. prepare the dye according to the instructions, and you can also make your own special colors if necessary.

6. the sponge brush is evenly stained with dyes, and the dye is applied to the template.

7. there is a process of absorbing dye from cardboard, so the more printed patterns are, the clearer and more full. So before you print your beloved textile, you may try it on some other cloth or paper surface first, and then print the textile after you are satisfied with the design.

8. print patterns on textiles with dye coated templates. When printing patterns, take some effort to press the template, especially the details and edges of the template. Be careful when you open the template.

9. after printing, ask someone to help them to dry the textiles outside. The reason for finding help is to ensure that the dry dye will not stain other areas of the fabric. Thank you for Kate's demonstration after finishing the cloth.