Block Print Tea Towel

Watch this video to see how I created my design using Easel, and use the same techniques to create your stamp design.

Follow the carving instructions using your new files.

Using either the provided designs "(located here)":http://easel.inventables.com/projects/7OK8XY0cjf9R8SoSue2qGg, or the designs you created yourself, carve the design out of the linoleum blocks.

Measure the thickness of your linoleum block and set the Z-value to that measurement. Secure the block to the wasteboard using double stick tape.

I used the 1/32 2FL fishtail bit (white ring) set to a depth of .05. Carve.

Leave the block attached to the wasteboard.

Estimated time: 50 minutes

If your design does not fill the entire block, cut off the excess portion. If you are using the provided design, use "this file":http://easel.inventables.com/projects/sVUMFpmwCklAPApKT38kdg. Set your material to MDF and use a 1/8th inch bit (1/8 1FL Sprial Upcut, gray ring).

I changed the cut settings to a custom depth per pass of .03”, because the recommended depth is a little aggressive for a small piece.

Estimated time: 15 minutes

Using fabric printing inks and an ink roller, print your design on a tea towel, cloth napkin, pillowcase cover, curtains, or anything else you can think of!