How To: Block Print Greeting Cards

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Step 1: Round Up Your Materials

  • Recycled Piece Of Styrofoam (deli tray, plate, food container, etc.)
  • Paint Roller
  • Paint (block printing paint works best, but whatever ya got)
  • Pencil
  • Paper To Print On

Step 2: Tracing

  • Trace your paper on the Styrofoam to know how much space you’re working with.

Step 3: Make Your Design

  • Draw your design on the Styrofoam. Make sure to push hard enough to make a good dent, so the print will work properly.
  • REMEMBER, if you’re writing words, make sure to write them backwards so they’ll print correctly.

Step 4: Cut

  • Cut out your rectangle of Styrofoam.

Step 5: Press

  • Put your paper on the Styrofoam, and run your hands over it evenly using consistent pressure to ensure the ink transfers to the paper.

Step 6: Review Your Result

  • Peel off the paper to reveal your art. Go YOU!

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