Like our cotton gift bag kit this one also has a practical purpose.
You know that feeling, pop into the shops to pick up a few bits and pieces, get to the checkout and… no bag, so you need to buy yet another plastic bag that you didn’t really want or lift everything in your arms and drop a trail of shopping as you make your way back to the car!
Well this little kit is here to help you with that problem. Our 100% cotton shopping bags are strong but light and flexible enough to fold neatly into a handbag or pocket.
You can make 4 or 8 cotton bags, each with your own design. If you are worried that you can’t draw a decent image, then don’t, as the kit includes templates for you to trace and make your own stamps. We include everything you will need to make attractive washable bags.
Made from 5oz Cotton
Matching Colour Handle
Shoulder Length Handle
Lightweight and Durable
Recyclable and Reusable
A good size, they are 380mm x 420mm
Environmentally Friendly and Ethically Sourced
This kit has navy blue bags, we may add some other colours soon!
The ink that comes in the kit is Speedball Fabric Block Printing Ink, in your colour choice, a great quality ink. Printing bold, opaque colours. They dry to the touch overnight but MUST be air dried for 7 days before they go in the wash at up to 40°C.
The ink is oil based but non-toxic and equipment can easily be cleaned with just soap and water. It's a win, win! It can also be used on paper and cardboard.
What's in the box?
Lino cutter & barren kit
2 x lino block (stamps)
1 x craft knife
1 x pencil
1 x tracing paper
1 x inking tray
1 x ink roller
1 x 75ml Speedball Fabric ink
4 or 8 navy 100% cotton shopping bags
Set of templates
Set of instructions
The lino blocks in the kit can be cut into smaller sizes using the craft knife and a bread board, to make more smaller stamps. Why not personalise each design for different members of the family?
Simple shapes with a bit of pattern work really well, you could even add initials for an extra personal touch.
What can I do with my kit once I’ve made the bags?
You now have a lino cutting kit which you could use to print other fabrics. You can use the fabric paint on paper too. Make your own cards and wrapping paper. You could buy further lino block to make larger designs. The cutting kit will help you get to grips with the basics before moving onto bigger projects.
