Printmaking Techniques and Projects
Creative Printing with Kids
Check out all of these creative ways you can make prints using many items you have lying around your house.
Print Workshop
The Print Workshop: Hand-Printing Techniques and Truly Original Projects, will teach you everything you ever wanted to know about printing and then some.
Apple Prints
Try your hand at printmaking by making these nice prints using apples.
Ball Prints
This is a fun printmaking activity that that all ages will enjoy. Try your hand at printmaking by making nice designs using balls.
Bubble Picture
From your About.com guide, make this neat picture by blowing bubbles!
Bubble Print Pictures
See a picture of bubble pictures submitted by Jonathan and Sarah.
Bubble Print Pictures
See a picture of bubble pictures completed by Hailey and Alissa.
Comb Printing
This is a fun printmaking activity that that all ages will enjoy. Try your hand at printmaking by making nice designs using hair combs.
Cookie Cutter Prints
Learn how to make fun prints using cookie cutters.
Corncob Prints
Try your hand at printmaking by making these unique prints using corncobs.
Cow Puppet
Make this fun puppet using a paper bag, paint, and a sponge.
Hanukkah Wrapping Paper
Use cookie cutters or sponges to make personalized wrapping paper.
Honeycomb Bee Painting
Make this neat print picture using a sponge.
How to Make Leaf Prints
Learn how easy it is to use leaves to make fun prints,
How to Make Potato Stamps
Video by Lea Elleseff. Think you need a decked-out kit to make cool crafts with your kids? If you have some potatoes and a little paint, you can create your own stamps.
Leaf Print T-Shirt Craft
Learn how you can design your own colorful t-shirt using paint and leaves.
Leaf Prints
Try your hand at printmaking by making pictures and other items using leaves.
Native American Vest
Instructions for making a Native American vest out of a paper bag and a potato.
Olympic Ring Prints
Use these directions and you can make this picture using prints made from toilet paper rolls.
Peeps Print Picture
Follow these instructions and discover how easy it is to make Easter masterpieces using a little bit of paint and some bunny-shaped Peeps candy.
Printmaking with Cardboard
Find out how you can use cardboard to make fun prints.
How to Make Reverse Prints
Follow these instructions and you can make prints using the item more as a stencil than a printing tool.
Reverse Printing
See a full color photo of this fun craft!
Bell Pepper Prints
Learn how to make pictures using a bell pepper cut in half.
Sponge Printing
This is a fun printmaking activity that you can use to discuss geometric shapes with kids. Use sponges in a variety of different shapes.
Thanksgiving Tablecloth Craft
Make a fancy tablecloth to dress up the Thanksgiving table.
Toy Car Prints
Create fun pictures using toy cars and trucks!
Vegetable Prints
Follow these directions and you can make colorful prints using vegetables as stamps.
Yarn Prints
This is a fun printmaking activity that that all ages will enjoy. Try your hand at printmaking by making nice designs using different yarn or string.
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Printmaking Techniques
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