Block Printing on Fabric - Making a Linocut T-Shirt

Here I show the process of printing on fabric - making a linocut printed t-shirt. I'm using my print titled, "Adventure Awaits," that's made from a hand-carved linoleum block.
The music for the video is Riot's song "Ex Boxer" from the KZbin Audio Library.
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[@biaberg3448]

This print is incredible, all the trees are different. And I like the idea of a lot of nature with only small signs of civilication, a car at the bottom and a plane at the top.

[@globalfactsdigest]

Thats a nice drawing and print. Love it. Congrats

[@johnreskusich2324]

Very cool. Thank you for sharing this. Looked great.

[@davidhoggan5376]

nice print - lovely balanced design

[@tang78]

The details is so pretty! love this work!!

[@dineshaweerasinghe5329]

learn to paint this beautiful rose bud. kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKHUmmmAp86Ci7c

[@mayraleon8354]

I love it!!!!

[@1cbjack]

This was beautiful!

[@susannaheathfineart]

Love the print!

[@artistdq]

Thanks for the tips!

[@danmurphycartoons]

Thanks!

[@meowyimeow]

Definitely interested in this video but I can't handle the strobing.

[@starmario15249]

beauuuuutiful

[@victoriarodriguez9541]

recommendations on how to wash it to make it last longer? thanks 💌

[@boardingallrows]

Hi - I prewash the t-shirt before printing on it, which helps. What you do after printing depends on the ink. You might check out my linocut t-shirt page for some tips: www.boardingallrows.com/block-printing-t-shirts-with-linocuts-on-fabric

[@macrumpton]

Is there any other way besides using an etching press to make the impression?

[@boardingallrows]

Yes, it's common for people to hand print their blocks, particularly for smaller designs.

[@skyn2432]

How long does it take for the ink to dry on the shirt? do you wait for it to completely dry before you heat set it ?

[@boardingallrows]

It can take up to a week to dry. While the manufacturers of the oil-based textile inks say that heat setting is not necessary, I hang the t-shirt to dry and then heat set in a dryer on hot for 20 minutes.

[@joyaclub]

How is the finished texture of the ink on t-shirt. Is it a soft hand feel?

[@boardingallrows]

Yes, it's nice.

[@eirir3363]

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[@darkestawoo7967]

Can i use normal fabric paints for fabric printing with lino stamps? The special lino fabric paints arent avalible in my country!

[@boardingallrows]

Good question but, unfortunately, I don't have an answer for you. You may have to experiment with what you have in your country and see how it works. Best of luck.

[@soovi4522]

I suppose for this kind of work on fabric it would help to have a mangle?

[@boardingallrows]

Yes...it does help to have a press when printing large blocks, but there are a lot of people who block print on fabric by hand.

[@maritafitzpatrick9836]

This looks great. What kind of ink?

[@boardingallrows]

Thanks...it was Drive By Black textile ink.

[@havvagulsan]

@@boardingallrows is it able to wash

[@boardingallrows]

@@havvagulsan Yes.

[@havvagulsan]

@@boardingallrows thanks a lot

[@churize]

Wonderful! I just started out with Lino prints, I have no etching press and it's hard to get a smooth layer of ink... I am using a water based ink with good qualities brayer ... Not sure if it's the ink or the lack of a press... Do u use an oil based ink?

[@boardingallrows]

Hey, thanks. Yes, I prefer oil-based ink for printing on fabric. Gamblin and Speedball both make good textile inks. When using water-based ink I find that a foam brayer is helpful.

[@theleader5439]

Do I have to cure it... or dry it in a particular way for the shirt to hold the ink permanently? Thanks a bunch!

[@boardingallrows]

It depends on the ink. While the manufacturers of the oil-based fabric inks say that heat setting is not necessary, I hang the t-shirt to dry and then heat set in a dryer on hot for 20 minutes. The water-based fabric inks generally must be heat set prior to washing - usually done by ironing.

[@theleader5439]

@@boardingallrows Thank you!

[@leam1978]

how well does printing/speedball ink hold up over time on fabric?

[@boardingallrows]

The Speedball Fabric Block Printing Ink holds up well to repeated washing, though there will be a little fading over time.