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briefly explain the process of block printing

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Block printing :: It is one of the oldest types of printmaking.
It has been done around the world , like Indian , China and Japan .
It can be done with wood , rubber and many other materials.

Block printing process :: •

1st step : Sketch the design . It is important to reserve the image , when we are using text.


2nd step : Carve the design.
Carve it by using range of knifes .


3rd step : Once the block is carved , then trim excess off with scissors to give it a straight edge.


4th step : There are many types of ink in the market . The best one ink is the oil - based inks because they give the best coverage and print well on both fabric and paper.


5th step : To print , squeeze the ink in small amount on the glass with the help of roller then apply the ink evenly to the block .


6th step : Roll the ink on to the block to make sure there should not be a thin layer in any side.


7th step : Take that block and press it down on the fabric / paper . It can be done with our hands.
The most important part is applying the pressure evenly since the colour will stronger on the fabric and it will long lasting.


8th step : After printing, it will take 2 to weeks for dry .



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