Block printing with Innovative objects
Any form of printmaking or block printing is fun for kids from all age groups. Especially when the tools are everyday objects and not the ones meant painting. It is always a big hit whenever we try to block printing with innovative objects. The important part is that it is one such activity that requires the least prep-up time. Just take papers, some colours and any stamping objects.
What is Block Printing?
Block printing is a technique used for printing text, images or any patterns. It is also popularly known as woodblock printing as in earlier times the block design was engraved on a wooden piece which was later stamped on fabric. The process was used widely throughout East Asia, as a method of printing on textiles and later on paper. Later the art form picked up when instead of traditional blocks, people tried block printing with innovative objects.
Block printing with innovative everyday objects
To enjoy a fun craft with Block printing one would need some interesting stamping tools.
Don’t have any stamps, don’t worry. One doesn’t need any expensive item to get started. Any simple object can be made into a fun Block printing too. Today I’m sharing some innovative stuff we had tried for block printing or printmaking that you probably haven’t noticed. I am sure you might like these ideas for block printing with innovative objects which are already lying in your house.
Block printing tools from the Toy section
1. Toy cars or trucks wheels makes the perfect tracks on paper and a guaranteed pass for unlimited fun.
2. Dice font just roll, they make learning math fun with colours
3. Legos, Blocks or tiles are not just for buildings, they make amazing block printing tool too.
Block printing tools inspired by nature
1. Twigs and flowers not only beautify the environment, but they also add magic to our papers too
2. Vegetables like ladyfinger and potatoes are always kids favourite on plate or paper when it comes to printmaking.
Check these fun ideas to decorated Easter eggs with potatoes and Q tips here.
Creative Block printing tool inspired by household items
1. Bottle caps make those perfect snowman for Christmas arts.
2. Nails and nuts counts add that ease to makes those perfectly cute round flowers.
3. Decoration done with Q tips
4. Forks make those perfect lilies you may like on your wall
5. Painting with a piece of wood wrapped in our humble piece of yarn
There are unlimited possibilities of what block printing may offer. Block printing is enjoyed by both kids and adults as it can be as easy as you want or as complex you like. Also unlike other art forms, there is so much to keep it interesting especially if you have kids of different age group at the same table.
Do let me know if you have tried any of these or if there any tool you like and think should be a part of this list.
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I remember my sister doing a lot of block printing on her dress materials and get that stitched for herself. This is such an informative post.
Block printing is made so much fun with the objects you mentioned. Never thought that tyres and screws can be made to print. Shall try in the summer vacation.
Information.. learning rich post..it’s not only a fabulous activity for kids but for us as well lady’s fingers i knew as i have done it in my school..supw work but rest i had never thought.
Yes block printing is an interesting activity not only for kids but to us as well. Lady’s fingers being the most common. I never thought about nails and nuts
The best part is the unevenness. That is unique. The amount of pressure put on the block while printing also determines the color and pattern of print. It’s my favorite hobby.
Wooow, i know block printing but you ja e shared amazing block printing ideas with different objects. I will definitely try out nail, fork, car truck,dice painting on paper with kids
I think most of us have done the block printing with lady fingers as they are the ones that are used even in Montessori activities. I like the nails design though. Never looked at them as flowers.
oh i had done this with lady’s fingers with my daughter and the design looked so nice. These are indeed ver easily found options for innovative block printing at home.
Your post has remind me the time when my girls were little. we had done many block printing projects together and had a great time. kids loved it a lot .
ohh yes, I have tried all of these with my kids. Have you tried bubble wrap printing. It gives a wonderful textured print to the paper.
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