Acrylic plates
Acrylic plates can be used for monoprinting, as print blocks or as clamps for resist dyeing .
The small plates measure approx. 8cm x 12cm and the large plates measure approx. 11cm x 19cm.
Buy acrylic plates
| Item | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Two small plates and rubber bands | £2.50 | |
| Two small plates, rubber bands, suction knob | £5.00 | |
| Two large plates and rubber bands | £3.50 | |
| Two large plates, rubber bands, suction knob | £6.00 | |
| Suction knob | £2.50 |
To use for monoprinting
Coat surface with thickened dye or paint, use tool to 'draw' marks in the media (e.g. cocktail stick, comb, textured roller) and then press onto fabric or paper.
To use as print blocks
Sticking a 'texture' to the surface with double-sided tape or glue, e.g. bubble wrap, inscribed styrofoam or carved rubbers, or simply wrap the plate with string, raffia, etc. Brush / coat the surface with thickened dye or paint and press onto fabric or paper.
To use as clamps
Place folded fabric between the plates and secure with bands before placing in dye bath for interesting resist patterns.