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Materials

  • Small wooden block or thick cardboard block, 1 piece
  • Yarn or string, medium thickness, 2–3 meters
  • Washable paint or block printing paint, 1–2 colors
  • Paint tray or paper plate, 1
  • White paper or cardstock, several sheets
  • Scrap paper or newspaper, to protect surface

Instructions

  • Wrap yarn tightly around the wooden block, crossing directions to build raised lines and texture.
  • Secure the yarn ends by tucking them under existing wraps so nothing shifts during printing.
  • Squeeze paint onto a tray and spread it thinly using a brush or sponge.
  • Press the yarn-wrapped block gently into the paint, making sure the raised yarn picks up color evenly.
  • Position the block over the paper and press down firmly with your hand, applying even pressure.
  • Lift the block straight up to avoid smudging the pattern underneath.
  • Reapply paint and repeat the process, rotating the block to create varied line directions.