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Armi Ratia
Armi Ratia
Armi Ratia (1912- 1979) was a textile artist from Finland. A textile artist is a person who designs fabric.
Armi Ratia was the founder of Marimekko Designs - her textile company that is famous for bold prints of flowers, spots, dots, stripes and swirls on fabrics, fashion and industrial products.
We are creating prints of plants inspired by Marimekko
We are creating prints of plants inspired by Marimekko
We are using printing foam, pencils scissors and black ink.
A print is a copy of an image made by transferring ink to a surface, using pressure.
More Abstract Flower Inspiration
Please watch the video below for full instructions
Etch your abstract flower design into the printing foam. You should be able to feel your design with your fingertips.
Cut out a bubble around each abstract plant shape
Ink your printing plates
Use the barron to rub the plant printing plate onto your paper
Ooh! Look at your print!
Continue to fill your paper with a variety of abstract plant prints.
Reflect on your process
Reflect on your process
When you are finished with your print, take a photo of it and reflect on your processes.
What did you create today?
Who or what inspired your creation?
How did you make your creation?
What did you discover while you were creating today.
What might you try differently next time?
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