Printmaking Techniques and Projects

Get creative with printing, and I don't mean writing; I am referring to printmaking. Find out how you can use printmaking techniques to create pictures, t-shirts, wrapping paper, and more.

The Print Workshop: Hand-Printing Techniques and Truly Original Projects, will teach you everything you ever wanted to know about printing and then some.

Have fun with apples and other fruit.

This is a fun printmaking activity that that all ages will enjoy. Try your hand at printmaking by making nice designs using balls.

From your About.com guide, make this neat picture by blowing bubbles!

See a picture of bubble pictures submitted by Jonathan and Sarah.

See a picture of bubble pictures completed by Hailey and Alissa.

This is a fun printmaking activity that that all ages will enjoy. Try your hand at printmaking by making nice designs using hair combs.

Learn how to make fun prints using cookie cutters.

Make these unique prints using corncobs!

Make this fun puppet using a paper bag, paint, and a sponge.

Use cookie cutters or sponges to make personalized wrapping paper.

Make this neat print picture using a sponge.

Learn how easy it is to use leaves to make fun prints,

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.

Amy Brandon from Wisconsin explains how you can paint a shirt, and other items, using leaves.

Use printmaking techniques to make pictures and other items using leaves.

Instructions for making a Native American vest out of a paper bag and a potato.

Learn how to make fun prints using easter candy.

Find out how you can use cardboard to make fun prints.

Learn how to make reverse prints. Instead of printing with an object, you can print around it!

See a full color photo of this fun craft!

Instructions for making Shamrock Prints out using a bell pepper and paint.

This is a fun printmaking activity that you can use to discuss geometric shapes with kids. Use sponges in a variety of different shapes.

Make a fancy tablecloth to dress up the Thanksgiving table.

Create fun pictures using toy cars and trucks!

This is a fun printmaking activity that that all ages will enjoy. Try your hand at printmaking by making nice designs using different vegetables.

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.

Share your favorite printmaking tips, techniques, projects, and supplies.

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