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Materials

  • Plain white cotton kitchen towel, 1 piece (about 45 × 70 cm)
  • Fabric paint in assorted colors (green, orange, red, yellow), about 15 ml per color
  • Shallow plates or trays for paint, 4–5 pieces
  • Fresh vegetables for stamping: Bell pepper, 1 piece (cut in half horizontally); Pear or apple, 1 piece (cut in half vertically); Carrot, 1 piece (cut in half lengthwise); Avocado or potato, 1 piece (cut in half)
  • Newspaper or plastic table cover, enough to cover workspace
  • Paper towels or cloth, 4–5 sheets
  • Iron (for heat-setting paint, adult use), 1 piece

Instructions

  • Cover the work surface with newspaper or a plastic sheet to protect it from paint.
  • Lay the kitchen towel flat and smooth out wrinkles so the fabric stays in place.
  • Pour small amounts of fabric paint onto separate plates and spread evenly.
  • Dip the cut side of one vegetable into the paint, pressing lightly to coat without flooding it.
  • Press the vegetable firmly onto the towel, lifting straight up to keep the print clean.
  • Continue stamping with different vegetables and colors, spacing the prints naturally across the fabric.
  • Allow the towel to dry completely according to the paint manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Heat-set the design by ironing on the reverse side to make the pattern washable and long-lasting.