Printed Petal Kit - Intro Through Advanced Projects
This kit contains supplies for three tataki-zome projects, these three projects take you from beginning to advanced printing.
Intro Project, Notecards: Create four mini-prints and use them to decorate two notecards included in the kit. This is a great way to get familiar with the printing technique before moving on to bigger pieces. The two extra prints can be framed (frame not included) or used for other projects that you dream up (decorating notebooks or bookmarks is fun).
Intermediate Project, Backpack: This project gives you room to create a bigger designs, using a drawstring backpack as your canvas. In addition to your botanically printed backpack, the project will result in an extra print that is the exact mirror of the print on the backpack. This extra print can be used for other projects, such as sewing a wine bag or small pillow.
Advanaced Project, Silk Scarf: In this project you learn to print a larger piece of fabric by creating reflected designs on a silk scarf. In this project you also get a feel for working with a different type of fabric.
Supplies in this kit (all fabrics are pre-scoured):
four 3” x 4.5” muslin pieces
two blank notecards
15” blank drawstring backpack
15” x 13” muslin cover piece for backpack
51” x 8” blank silk scarf
alum for mordanting
ground soy beans
printed overview
access to detailed instructions and student resources online
You will need to gather some additional tools and materials that are not in the kit. (The process is non-toxic, kitchen tools may be used):
A hard surface to pound on (this could be an old table, cutting board or smooth cement stepping stone).
Thick paper to cover your work surface and protect your fabric from getting holes from rough spots on the work surface
A hammer that is relatively flat on the tip, it can be light or heavy according to your preference
Glue stick
Nonreactive stock pot
Colander
Long handled spoon or tongs
Fresh flowers and leaves, one or more type from this list: coreopsis, marigold, hypoestes, salvia, verbena, ornamental plum, crape myrtle deep pink, geranium deep colors, fall leaves that are still fresh and moist