Foam Print Pictures

Posted 2014-02-15 by Jane Street ⇒ follow

Create an easy printing block and print a repeating pattern in different shades or colours to make a striking picture. Add a frame with a mount and it will look great on any wall.

You could make a sophisticated print block with a lino print kit. We made a low cost option with a foam craft sheet which gives a less crisp finish but still works very effectively.

Materials

Foam craft sheet

Ballpoint pen

Block of wood (we used a wood flooring sample)

PVA glue

Roller

Acrylic or screen print paint

Thick paper

Frame with mount

Foam craft sheet makes a cheap and easy print pad

Method

Cut a shape from the foam sheet to make your basic pattern outline - for example, a square or a long rectangle.

Score a design into the foam sheet with the ballpoint pen. Even squiggles and dots give an interesting print.

Glue the scored foam sheet onto the block.

Foam pad glued onto block

Decide the colours you want to use and how many repeating prints can fit into your mount size. I mixed up different shades of blue and green with screen printing paint.

Apply a thin layer of paint onto the foam block with the roller. You may need to go over the scores with the ballpoint or a skewer to make sure they are clear of paint.