Here are some of my favorite supplies for block printing!
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The only four things you need to start block printing on fabric (plus fabric):
Speedball block printing ink for fabric in black. You can get white and other colors as well.
I use this fabric ink roller and recommend it to anyone block printing on fabric.
Speedball carving tools are a great place to start for carving your first stamp. If you’re having trouble, you might need sharper blades.
Speedball Speedy carve blocks are an easy-to-carve option when you’re getting started with carving.
Other products I use:
This water mister helps get an even transfer when you’re printing onto fabric. It works better than any other spray bottle I’ve tried.
I use an acrylic sheet like this one as a surface to roll out ink.
A putty knife is helpful to scrape dried ink off your acrylic sheet.
Speedball screen printing ink can also work well for block printing, though it’s harder to get a consistent thickness on the block. Don’t forget to heat set after it’s dry!
Ecocarve blocks have a similar texture to Speedball’s Speedy Carve, but they’re an eco-friendly option.
I use Ranger Archival Ink pads as a permanent waterproof archival ink for printing on paper.