Brick/Half Drop

Brick/Half Drop 

Definition: Printing is the transfer of image/s from one surface to another

Procedure:

• Select a motif 
• Rule canvas according to the size motif selected 
• Use ink pad to apply ink to the motif 
• Moving horizontally place the motif between the lines drawn for the first design 
• Re-apply ink to the motif 
• Place the motif at the centre position directly on the lines 
• Repeat both design until the paper is completely covered 

Bordering

Bordering 

Definition: Printing is the transfer of image/s from one surface to another

Bordering is a printing technique done on the edge/border of a work of art to frame/border an object.  

Procedure:

• Select a motif 
• Rule canvas according to the size motif selected 
• Use ink pad to apply ink to the motif 
• Place motif on the canvas in the square close to the edge of the paper 
• Re-apply ink to the motif 
• Place the motif in the square next to the previous so that both image will touch 
• Repeat steps until all the edges are covered with images  

Basket Weave

Basket Weave 

Definition: Weaving is the interlocking of two sets of yarns or other materials to create a web or network.  

Basket Weave this type of weave consist of double threads interlaced to produce a checkered pattern similar to that of a woven basket. 

Procedure:

• Rule paper with 2 cm border 
• Rule inside border using 1 cm
• Cut inside lines to form warps 
• Cut 1 cm wefts into loom from top right 
• Weave weft into loom in the opposite direction
• Continue until the loom is completely weaved  

All-over Touching

All-over Touching  

Definition: Printing is the transfer of image/s from one surface to another.

All-over touching is done by placing a specific colour of paint on the motif of your choice and place it in a specific order touching each other until the paper is completely covered.   

Procedure:

• Select a motif 
• Rule canvas according to the size motif selected  
• Use ink pad to apply ink to the motif 
• Place motif on the canvas in ruled space 
• Re-apply ink to the motif 
• Place motif on the canvas beside image so that they are both touching 
• Repeat steps until all the area is covered 

Accordion Pleat

Accordion Pleat  

Definition: Tie-dye is a method in which parts of the fabric are tie so as not to absorb the dye when it is immersed in it.

Procedure:

• Place the fabric on a flat surface 
• Fold the fabric like an accordion 
• Tie a string around the ends and centre 
• Damp the fabric then immerse in the dye bath and leave for 20 minutes 
• Remove and rinse fabric in cold water until water runs clear 
• Allow fabric to dry before untying