Make cards, patterns and prints together with this Essdee block printing kit for children. Press a design into soft PrintFoam sheets with the included pencil. You do not need to carve lino or use sharp cutters. Red ink, a small roller and an ink tray are included for transferring the design to paper.
What is in the kit?
- 2 A5 PrintFoam sheets, 148 × 210 mm.
- 4 A6 PrintFoam sheets, 105 × 148 mm.
- 1 ink roller, 45 mm wide, and 1 ink tray.
- 1 pencil for drawing and pressing in lines.
- 1 tube of 100 ml red Essdee Premium block printing ink and instructions.
You receive one kit, reference P6K4K. Paper is not included; prepare paper or card and a covering for the work surface.
From drawing to printing block
Start with a simple motif with clear lines, such as a house, leaf or repeating pattern. Press the lines into the foam with the pencil. Indented areas pick up less ink; the raised surface makes the print. Your image appears reversed, so take particular care with lettering. Guide children while drawing and working with the ink.
Rolling and printing
Roll a little red ink in the tray into a thin, even layer and apply it to the sheet’s raised surface. Lay paper over it, press evenly and lift carefully. Make a test print first to see which lines and areas show clearly. Use the smaller A6 sheets for individual motifs and the A5 sheets for a larger image.
More prints and cleaning
PrintFoam can be washed and re-inked for more prints of the same design. The included ink is water-based and non-permanent, intended for paper and card. Choose separate fabric printing ink for washable textiles. Leave prints to dry separately; the time depends on paper, ink layer and conditions. Remove excess ink and wash the roller and tray with water after use.
Explore more colours and techniques
Add colours with the Essdee five-colour printing ink set or explore materials for block printing.
