I went to school for textile & surfaces design and learning to block print your own textiles can be so fun and satisfying. Here is a list of my favorite and recommended supplies and resources.
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These soft carve pink rubber blocks are the perfect blocks to start with.
Rubber Blocks For Carving
Use this textile medium to mix with any acrylic paint to create an ink- paint that is permanent on fabric
Professional Fabric Medium - Liquitex
Use this ink for printing on paper surfaces
Water-Soluble Block Printing Inks - Speedball Art
This is ink retarder. Add a small amount to help keep your ink wet and from drying out quickly. Only a small amount it needed
Speedball Non-Toxic Ink Retarder, 1.25 oz
Also great inks to use for block printing on paper and fabric
Block Printing | BLICK Art Materials
A complete set - which also includes a Brayer for inking
Oopsu 4 Pack Rubber Block Stamp Carving Set
Brayer for inking
Brayer Rollers
Lots of beautiful ink colors
Speedball Water-Soluble Block Printing Ink Set
Complete beginner block printing ink
Speedball Deluxe Block Printing Kit, 14 Pcs
A super cute beginners set AND supports local maker on ETSY - this comes with pre made stamps to practice printing
Blockprinting Kit * BASIC - Etsy
This is your basic starter carving kit from speedball
Speedball 4131 Linoleum Cutter - 5 Assorted
This ready made beginner kit not only comes with all the materials you need, but a cute tote to make !! then you have supplies to cotinue with your own projects.
Blockprinting kit GOOD VIBES
Great beginner kit that comes with all your need to get started and make your own scarf
Block printing kit *MATISSE
Make the funnest socks you have ever owned! this beginner kit comes with all the supplies you need and make our own socks.
Blockprinting kit *FRUITS
Pre-made geometric shales for block printing set
Set of stamps *GEOMETRIC
Single craving block if you just need a replacement or want to try with out too much investment
Soft Carving Block
Gel Plates are fun (no carve) one off option for print making. Not exactly block print because you don't carve, BUT can be a fun way to experiment with the inks and printing.
Printing Plates | BLICK Art Materials
Another option for soft carve blocks. I suggest trying these and the pink ones to see which one you like better.
SoftKut Printing Blocks and Set
Books
I have this book it’s great step by step instructions and inspiration
Lino Block & Rubber Printing Guide
Another resource
A Guide to Block Printing Techniques and Supplies
Great resource
Block Print for Beginners: Volume 2
another good guide and how to book
Fabric Stamping: Guide to Block Printing
This is a great inspiration resource and shows you traditional block printing methods form India
Indian Block Printing: An Inspirational Project Book|Paperback
Kits
A cute block print set that has a folk theme
Block printing kit *FOLK
A cute Ocean themed Block printing set that includes all the supplies that you need.
