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The woodblock or wooden printing block is a type of relief or stamp that works on the idea of cutting out areas of the image that will not be printed. And this technique of printing is known as block printing. Colors are applied onto the elevated regions, similar to relief or stamp, and then pressed or stamped upon a piece of paper/fabric with force, in which the reliefs are printed on that surface reversed. Sheesham Wood is employed in making wooden printing blocks because they provide realistic, rich sketches and are easier to cut.

Wooden printing blocks have a long and fascinating history dating back to the early days of printing. From the creation of books, posters, and advertisements to the creation of intricate patterns and designs on fabric and paper, wooden printing blocks have been an essential tool for printers for centuries. In this guide, we’ll look at the history of wooden printing blocks, their various uses, and why they continue to be popular for printers today.

History of Wooden Printing Blocks

Wooden printing blocks have a long and rich history that can be traced back to the 15th century when the printing press was first invented. The first wooden printing blocks were carved by hand and used to print images and text on paper. As printing technology advanced, so did the method of creating wooden printing blocks. The introduction of photogravure in the 19th century allowed printers to create high-quality wooden printing blocks using photographs, making printing more precise and accurate.

Pieces of evidence and Foot Prints of Wooden Printing Blocks in history:

1. 220 A.D.

   The earliest examples of block printing are from China dating back to 220 A.D.

2. 12th Century, Europe

   Textile printing entered Europe, via the Islamic world, in about the 12th century.

3. 1519

   Peru, Chile, and the Aztecs of Mexico also practiced textile printing in 1519, before the Spanish Invasion.

4. 1630 to 1660

   In the 1630s, the East India Company bought and sold printed and plain cotton for the English market. But by the 1660s British printers and dyers started making their own printed cotton to sell at home more to the taste of the British.

5. 17th Century
   

   During the latter half of the 17th century, the French brought directly by sea, from their colonies on the east coast of India, samples of Indian blue and white resist prints, and particulars of the process of printing, by which they started producing washable fabrics.

6. 17^th and 18^th century

   In the late 17th century and the early 18th new dye work started in France, Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. In 1738 calico printing was first, practiced in Scotland. In 1764 the first print-work was established in Lancashire, and thus laid the foundation of the industry.

7. 19^th to 20^th century

   During this time, most of the pioneering work was done by the French. The productions of the French printers in Jouy, Beauvais, Rouen, and Alsace-Lorraine, were looked upon as the best.

Today, wooden printing blocks are still widely used and are an essential tool for printers, artists, and designers. They are popular due to their versatility, durability, and ability to produce high-quality prints.

Usage of Wooden Printing Blocks

‘Wooden printing blocks’ are used for various printing and craft projects. Here are the details of some of the printing and art projects for which you can use our products:

1. Fabric Printing:

   Wooden printing blocks are commonly used to print intricate designs and patterns on fabric, such as for making batik, block-printed fabrics, and garments. You can use our wooden printing blocks for printing cushion covers, curtains, table covers/runners, lampshades, teabags, and whatnot. If you love decorating your home with self-made products or DIY products, then you can count on our products. It depends on how well you decorate your home and how far you can push your creativity. We assure you that our products will never let you down at any point in your DIY projects.

2. Clay Art:

   Clay art is an old style of creating pottery for home use and decoration. If you do or enjoy clay art or pottery, then you can find a lot from our product range suitable for your projects. Whether you want to transfer designs onto dishes, pots, tiles, etc.., made out of clay you can use our wooden printing blocks seamlessly. These are so well carved that when you press the design on clay the impression you get is obvious and clean. We highly recommend using smaller blocks for clay art as they give you more liberty for creating various patterns.

3. Paper Craft:

   Wooden printing blocks can be used to print images and text on paper, such as for creating books, posters, and advertisements. With paper, pair of scissors, and wooden printing blocks, you can make so many crafts like kid crafts, beautiful centerpieces, wall art for your home, party decor for birthdays, bridal showers, invitation cards, etc. Paper is also a most diverse crafting material like our products, and there is a lot you can do with it.

4. Other Forms of Art & Craft:

   There’s a lot more you do with products- like decorating walls with wooden printing blocks or printing with them on walls. Or you also use them as centerpieces. There is no limitation on the usage of our products; it depends on you and how you utilize these.

5. Traditional/Conventional Use of Wooden Printing Blocks:

   Some of the old or traditional use are Sanganeri and Bagru Block Printing, Bagh Block Printing, Ajrak Block Printing, Dabu Block Printing, and Batik Printing.

6. Decorative printing:
   

   Wooden printing blocks can also be used for decorative purposes, such as for printing images and designs on paper goods, stationery, and other items.

7. Stamping:
   

   Wooden printing blocks can also be used as stamps, such as for creating custom stationery or scrapbooking items.

Guide to Print with Wooden Printing Blocks at Home