How to Potato Print Clothing
Decide which pieces of your clothing need major design improvement., Protect the clothing item.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Decide which pieces of your clothing need major design improvement.
Typical items of clothing that work well for potato printing include caps, socks, tights, t-shirts and canvas shoes.
You can probably find other clothes to work with too. -
Step 2: Protect the clothing item.
If the clothing item is a sock, sleeve or leg, it'll need to be protected from the paint printing through to the unprinted side.
To do this:
Draw and cut out a cardboard template the same shape as the item you're seeking to protect.
Slip the template inside the sock, sleeve or leg to provide a suitable barrier.
Detailed Guide
Typical items of clothing that work well for potato printing include caps, socks, tights, t-shirts and canvas shoes.
You can probably find other clothes to work with too.
If the clothing item is a sock, sleeve or leg, it'll need to be protected from the paint printing through to the unprinted side.
To do this:
Draw and cut out a cardboard template the same shape as the item you're seeking to protect.
Slip the template inside the sock, sleeve or leg to provide a suitable barrier.
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