Block Printing Tote Kit

DESCRIPTION: Everything you need to create your own block printed tote bag. Inside this block printing kit, you’ll find all the tools you need to learn the art of block printing, including hand-carved wooden blocks, five block printing inks, and a handcrafted tote bag. No experience necessary - simply follow the easy steps in the guide and take a moment to slow down, get creative and enjoy the process.

PRODUCT DETAILS:

• Four hand carved wooden blocks (Indian Blackberry Wood)
• Blocks included:
  • Abstract: Semicircle, Large dot, Striped square, + Striped curve
  • Cosmic: Moon, Sun, Star, Plant, + Wave
  • Tulip: Tulip flower, Tulip plant, Square, + Half circles border
• One handcrafted cotton tote bag designed for everyday use (13.5 x 15.5”, handle drop length - 10”)
• Five bottles of non-toxic, acrylic block printing inks in black, white, red, blue, and yellow (0.84 fl oz / 25ml)
• One rubber brayer for smooth application
• One paintbrush with natural uncoated wooden handle
• One acrylic ink plate
• One block printing guide filled with tips and ideas
• Care:
  • Clean inks with soap and warm water immediately after use.
  • Inks are permanent after drying for one week at room temperature.
  • Hand washing the tote bag is preferable, but may also be machine washed on a cool, gentle cycle.

IMPACT: Made with love from the Himalayas ♥ These handmade products incorporate the age-old art forms of spinning, weaving, and block printing that is native to the foothills of the Himalayas. All of JOYN’s products are made in house which ensures that they can commit to fair living wages, a safe and wonderful working environment, upskilling opportunities, and profit sharing with their teams. It means that JOYN knows their artisans personally, and they get to work together each day at their Rajpur Studio. JOYN’s vision is to create true connections and to be a conduit for opportunities in underserved communities. These handmade products are good for people and kind to the planet. The mission of JOYN is to bring handmade products to people across the world with fairness, equality, and justice.

Your purchase provides living wages to those facing barriers to work!