textile-crafts

Lino Block Printing on Fabric

Turn one carved block into yards of printed fabric

12 lessons4 modules9h 0m durationbeginner level

Instructor: StretchLearn Faculty

About this course

Lino block printing on fabric turns a single carved tile into yards of repeatable, wash-durable surface pattern. This course walks you from choosing the right lino and fabric-safe ink through carving registration-ready tiles, printing accurately across cloth, and heat-setting prints so they survive the laundry. By the end you can design and produce your own printed yardage and decorate real garments.

Curriculum

Module 1: Materials, Inks, and the Fabric-Safe Setup3 lessons

Why Fabric Printing Is Different From PaperPreview45m
Choosing Lino, Gouges, and a Carving Surface🔒45m
Fabric-Safe Inks and Preparing Your Cloth🔒45m

Module 2: Carving Repeat-Pattern Tiles3 lessons

Designing a Motif That Reads on Cloth🔒45m
The Mathematics of a Seamless Repeat🔒45m
Carving Clean, Registration-Ready Blocks🔒45m

Module 3: Printing and Registration on Yardage3 lessons

Setting Up a Padded Print Table and Grid🔒45m
Inking the Block for Even Coverage🔒45m
Printing Long Repeats With Accurate Registration🔒45m

Module 4: Heat-Setting, Garments, and Aftercare3 lessons

Heat-Setting for Permanent, Washable Prints🔒45m
Printing on Finished Garments and Home Textiles🔒45m
Aftercare, Troubleshooting, and Building a Body of Work🔒45m