Molly Mahon
Acclaimed textile designer
Master The Art of Block Printing
WHY BLOCK PRINTING
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07:39
Molly's inspiration: Charleston
19:53
Potato print runner & napkins - part 1
17:26
Potato print runner & napkins - part 2
06:00
The wooden block printing process
13:08
Molly's inspiration: India
20:57
Large marigold printed fabric - part 1
20:24
Large marigold printed fabric - part 2
17:29
Molly's inspiration: nature part 1
21:16
Molly's inspiration: nature part 2
15:51
Printing a roll of wallpaper
24:57
Lampshades
13:12
Block printing at Christmas
16:34
Bringing prints into your home
Why block printing
What is it about block printing that Molly finds so alluring? Why is it important to keep this ancient practice alive? Molly empowers you to start your block printing journey.
Why block printing?
What is it about block printing that Molly finds so alluring?
Why is it important to keep this ancient practice alive?
Molly empowers you to start your block printing journey.
Lesson Summary
- Block printing is an excellent way to bring colour and pattern into your home.
- You can print on a variety of surfaces, worn materials particularly print well.
- Everything from tea towels to wallpaper can be block printed.
- Many of the blocks that Molly uses are hand carved in Jaipur, India.
- Alternatively, you can cut lino blocks that have been pre-mounted onto an MDF block.
Your Assignment
Look around your house for old scraps of material to practise printing on. This could be anything from old linen to old pillowcases being given new life.
