Linocut on fabric

[Former_Member]

Hi! I want to print some images onto tea towels and cotton totes. Has anyone tried Speedball Fabric and Paper blockprinting ink? Thanks!

[Former_Member]

I use Drive By Black for print ing on fabric and it works great for me!

[Former_Member]

http://www.imcclains.com/catalog/ink/GamblinDriveByBlackTextileReliefInk.html

[StampheadDesignCo]

You can also get a fabric printing medium and mix it with your regular inks.

[Former_Member]

We use Speedball fabric and paper blockprinting ink and it works well for us. You can check out the items in our shop to see some results.

[MaddyWilsonArt]

Any tips? I just bought some Speedball fabric ink and I feel like it didn't work well. When I pressed down, alot of ink would push to the edges or it would clump up on the stamp. I tried to use the corresponding extender base - but I didn't see much of a difference.

Thanks!

[Former_Member]

Thanks! I'm actually printing with the Drive By Press ink right now. I'm having some problems with my images coming up faded, I don't think it's the ink but I'm not sure what to do. I feel as though I'm loading the block up with enough ink, but maybe it's just enough for what I'm used to for printing on paper. Any tips?

[GreenMarthaBoutique]

I have had a hard time finding the right stuff that works for me. I currently use a letter-press ink and ink my designs a little more heavily than I would do on paper, result below :
https://www.etsy.com/listing/204546663/green-dice-bag-dragon-pouch-handprinted?ref=shop_home_active_...

[SavageBliss]

Speedball makes an oil based ink for Fabric specifically and I have extensively and successfully used it. It takes 5-7 days to air dry, then you machine wash. It can be thinned with water as well!