{"product_id":"happy-halloween","title":"Happy Halloween","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eIndian Wooden Printing Block - Happy Halloween\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAdd a spooky finishing touch to your Halloween projects with our Happy Halloween wooden printing block, part of our 2026 Halloween collection. Perfect for adding a fun Halloween message to fabric, paper, cards and other creative projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eUse it on its own to create a simple Halloween greeting, or combine it with our other Halloween designs including witches, ghosts, cauldrons, haunted houses, spiders and webs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eSize Approx: 8 x 4 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA hand-carved Indian wooden printing block, made in Jaipur as part of a Fairtrade project. All our printing blocks can be used to hand print your own fabrics, papers, cards and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eAbout Our Blocks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eOur Indian wooden printing blocks are hand carved in Jaipur, India, as part of a Fairtrade project. They are made using a sustainable wood known as sheesham. The designs are traced and carved onto the wood. The blocks are then left to soak in mustard oil for several days; this preserves the wood and makes it non-absorbent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eHow to Use a Wooden Printing Block\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll of our wooden printing blocks can be used to hand print your own fabric, paper, card \u0026amp; clay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinting on fabric: use a fabric paint or other medium to ensure the design is totally washable. Our fabric paints require heat setting with an iron to make permanent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinting on paper \u0026amp; card: you can use a wide variety of paints. Ink pads aren't always wet enough to use with the printing blocks, so we advise using paint such as acrylic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo ensure you get a good print, use a square piece of sponge or a dabber to apply your paint\/dye\/medium and a foam printing mat (or something soft) underneath the item.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you haven't already, please watch our video tutorial: \u003ca class=\"decorated-link\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/2Zm8aQYqf1Q\"\u003eHow to use Indian Wooden Printing Blocks\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/the-block-print-company.myshopify.com\/collections\/printing-equipment-amp-essentials\/products\/essentials-printing-kit?variant=40148458176600\"\u003eEssentials Printing Kit\u003c\/a\u003e contains everything you need to get a good print.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCaring for Your Blocks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eOur blocks are made to last you a lifetime of printing, but it's important to give them the love they deserve in between projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash new printing blocks before using for the first time to remove any oils or dirt that may affect your printing success. The white paint from the surface will start to fade, which will allow your printing block to hold the paint better.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo clean your blocks between colours, just wipe with a dry rag to remove the colour, then apply a new colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen finished, be sure to wash your wooden block under the tap with warm water and scrub all the paint out of the design with a nail brush.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure your printing blocks are dry before packing them away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Indian Block Print Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58746239025526,"sku":"R7","price":12.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/0358\/5368\/files\/halloween-indian-printing-block-happy-halloween.jpg?v=1789571421","url":"https:\/\/www.theindianblockprintco.com\/products\/happy-halloween","provider":"The Indian Block Print Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}