TEXTILES HAND PRINTING WORKSHOP + FUROSHIKI Workshop concept by Ane Baztarrika and Marjaana Niskanen
BASICS ABOUT HAND-PRINTING - STAMPS & STENCILS The most common approach to apply a colour pattern on a fabric is called direct printing. In this process, the colorants (containing dyes, thickeners, and the substances for fixing the colour on the cloth) are printed in the desired pattern. There are many different ways to print directly on fabric. In our workshop we will experiment with making our own stamp from everyday �items� like fruits, vegetables, paper rolls, sponges, wood pieces etc. And also by creating your own designs using stencils, which can be made out of paper or some other thin materials. The colours used in our workshops are water-based inks, therefore we use non-synthetic fabrics (100% cotton and linen).
- STEPS TO CREATE, PRINT AND FINISH YOUR DESIGN Checklist before starting: a) Is the fabric washed (free of starch)? b) Did you already iron it? 1. Decide if you will use some shape from an object or you will create your own (cutting a stencil from paper or a potato for example).
2. If you create your own:
a) Decide the shape by drawing it first on the stamp or paper - if you use a potato cut it in half first!
b) If you are feeling more abstract, you can always create a random shape by cutting it directly or cutting the paper by hand for example.
3. CUT IT! 4. Stretch and attach (with painter’s tape) your fabric to the printing table. 5. PRINT IT! Remember that before printing it’s good to test first the shape of your stamp on paper. Instructions: a) Stamp: Paint the stamp with a brush or sponge, or simply dip the stamp into the colour. b) Stencil: Lay the stencil on the fabric and apply the colour over it with a brush or sponge. To avoid the colour spreading under the stencil, make sure that the stencil and the fabric are tight together. 6. Once you reach your desired result, let the printed textile dry throughout. 7. IRON IT to fix the ink (wait at least 24 hours after printing). When ironing, use a spare fabric in between the print and the iron in order to protect it. Washing instructions: Always follow the fabric indications but remember that a printed textiles can be washed max. at 40˚C.
BASICS ABOUT FUROSHIKI - WHAT IS IT? Furoshiki are a type of traditional Japanese wrapping cloth traditionally used to transport clothes, gifts, or other goods. Furoshiki began to be used in the mid-Nara Era, in traditional Japanese baths (Onsen). To prevent a mix up of the bathers’ clothes, the removed clothing was tied up in Furoshiki. Later the system of folding spread and was used by traders to protect their goods or gifts.
- MODERN USE Modern furoshiki can be made of a variety of cloths, including silk, chirimen, cotton, rayon, and nylon. Furoshiki are often decorated with traditional designs or by shibori. There is no one set size for furoshiki, they can range from hand sized to larger than bed-sheets. It can be used in multiple ways, for bundling or giftwrapping all sorts of things – from lunch boxes or books, to watermelons and bottles of wine. You could even tie it into a handbag or use it as a scarf, a baby blanket or even a wall hanging. One simple and beautiful piece of cloth and the list is endless. You decide!
how to fold furoshiki - STEP BY STEP Otsukai Tsutsumi
yotsu musubi
suika tsutsumi
(Basic carry wrap)
(4 Tie wrap)
(watermelon Carry Wrap)
katakake fukuro
entou tsutsumi
bin tsutsumi
(Shoulder Carry Wrap)
(Long Object Wrap)
(Bottle Carry Wrap)
bin tsutsumi2
kousa tsutsumi
hon tsutsumi
(Bottle Carry Wrap 2)
(Slender Object Carry Wrap) (2 Books Carry Wrap)
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