fabric block-printing (upcycled linens, part II)

Give old linens new life with fun new patterns and colors!

(video tutorial, part 2/2)

Materials:

• Fabric to print on, like:

  • Old dish towels

  • Thrifted napkins

  • Plain pillowcases

  • Boring T-Shirts

• Fabric paint, like:

  • Jacquard textile paint

  • Speedball fabric block-printing ink

  • FolkArt acrylic paint

• Sponge brush or old kitchen sponge

• Protective surface to place under fabric, like:

  • cardboard

  • old cutting board

  • silicone mat

• Iron for heat-setting the paint

Our Note: Tea towels, dish towels, dish rags, hand towels - whichever you use and whatever you call it, picking these over paper towels in the kitchen and around the house is a great way to reduce landfill waste. Paper product waste makes up over 40% of the trash in U.S. landfills (source), so the reusable option is a better bet for the planet (even taking into account the water cost of washing said towels). These hard-working linens get a lot of stains and rips; dyeing, mending, and revamping them can extend their life without sacrificing style.

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