Linocut Printed Fabric Covered Lampshade

9. Roll the brayer in the ink, completely covering the roller with a thin layer of ink.

10. Roll the ink onto the stamp and place the stamp on the fabric, pressing firmly onto the fabric (maybe six seconds), and lift up the stamp to reveal the print design (figure G). Continue stamping the fabric until you’ve finished printing the fabric to the desired look (figure H).

11. Wash the stamp completely and set aside to dry.

12. Wait five minutes or so for the ink to dry. Heat the iron to high cotton setting. When the ink is dry, place the fabric face down on a clean towel and set the ink by ironing, using moderate pressure for 45 seconds to a minute.

14. Apply a thin area of glue to the first three inches of fabric and lightly spread it evenly (figure J). Press the fabric down to the shade and work out any air bubbles. Glue the remaining fabric to the shade in 3-inch sections until the shade is covered (figure K).

15. At the seam edge of the shade fold under the end of the fabric reinforcing it with glue. Glue the reinforced fabric end to the shade and press down while it dries for one minute or until dry.

16. Apply a thin line of glue to the top edge of overlapping fabric and wrap it around to the inside of the lampshade and press until dry. Wipe off any residual glue with a paper towel. Glue the remaining top edge of the shade. Repeat with the bottom edge of the lampshade (figure L).

17. Attach the linocut printed fabric covered lampshade on a lamp base and switch on!

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