Plasticiene Printed Paper
This is a very easy way to make a very effective print block. As well as being a great way to introduce printmaking, it is also one of the many ways of creating decorated paper. You create a plasticine printing block or stamper that is very durable – I have some that I made years ago and only need a quick dust before using and a wash up before storing away again. If you have not come across plasticine before, it is worth having a play with some. It is a modelling clay that does not dry out – it really does stay pliable, I am sure there are other brands of this sort of modelling clay but plasticine is the one that I have used for years and can confidently recommend . Start with a lump of plasticine and shape it so it has a knob at one end. Bang it on a table to create a flattened surface. Use some tools like a nail, blunt knife, a stick, or even a textured surface to create a pattern on the flattened surface. You may need to gently flatten the surface again. Apply so...