Title: Adinkra Printing
Objectives: To make Adinkra stamps in the tradition of the Asante people of western Africa.
To apply Adinkra patterns to fabric.
Materials:
potatoes
knives (plastic for safety)
stamp pad
stamp pad ink (permanent) or fabric paint
newspapers
masking tape
paper towels
fabric
Procedures:
1. Tape newspapers to the work surface.
2. Cut the potatoes in half width-wise.
3. Carve designs and patterns about 1/4” into the cut, flat surface.
4. Dry the stamp with a paper towel.
5. Press the stamp on a well-inked stamp pad.
6. Transfer the patterns in repeated rows of the same designs to the fabric.
7. Allow printed fabric to dry completely.
