Introduction to Block Printing
Printing on Fabric (Part 3)
A course by Ali Baecker | 3 Dotted Penguins , Printmaker and Surface Designer
Joined April 2022
Joined April 2022
About the video: Printing on Fabric (Part 3)
Overview
“At the end of the fabric printing lessons, I'll show you a technique on how you can apply multiple colors to your stamp and thus print a color gradient with your stamp.”
In this video lesson Ali Baecker | 3 Dotted Penguins addresses the topic: Printing on Fabric (Part 3), which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to Block Printing. "Discover the art of block printing with this course. Learn the basics, design your own stamps, and create unique prints. ".
Partial transcription of the video
“So far we have always worked with one color per stamp, but it a color gradient is also possible, for example. And that's exactly what I want to show you now. I have a roller which is wide enough that she can hold the entire gradient, and two smaller rollers, to roll out each color. Here I'll pull down the red, here I will mix a yellow-orange and then first roll it out with the color per stamp. For mixing the yellow -orange I take very little red at the beginning, preferably too little, and then add it again so that the orange doesn't get too dark. Now the red again, again and again as a gra...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Block Printing
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Category
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Areas
Arts & Crafts, Engraving, Pattern Design, Printing, Textile Printing, Traditional illustration
Ali Baecker | 3 Dotted Penguins
A course by Ali Baecker | 3 Dotted Penguins
Meet Ali Bäcker, a self-taught printmaker who discovered her passion for block printing after a late-night encounter with a carving video. Her diverse background, combining engineering and a love for creative expression through photography, adds a unique dimension to her work. Ali's designs draw inspiration from nature's colors, lines, textures, and human-made structures, reflecting her fascination with patterns and geometric structures.
As the founder of 3 Dotted Penguins, Ali has built her studio around the art of stamp carving and block printing, offering original block prints, screen-printed textiles, and cards featuring her designs. Her commitment to creating eco-friendly products reflects her dedication to sustainability. Ali is not only an artist but also an enthusiastic teacher, offering online workshops and courses on block printing. She finds great joy in sharing her knowledge and inspiring other creatives to explore the endless possibilities of the art of printmaking. Her journey is one that encourages creativity and explores the meditative and addictive qualities of stamp carving and block printing.
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