Potato printing is an old favorite. It’s a terrific craft project for the whole family. Together you can make some beautiful materials for your Hanukkah celebration: homemade wrapping paper, table cards, aprons, napkins and more. Since you’ll be buying many potatoes for your Latkes, why not buy a few extra for this project. It’s easy and fun. Just watch the video and follow the steps below and you’ll be creating your own unique projects in no time.
Materials:
- cookie cutter (Hanukkah shapes – metal cookie cutters are best!)
- knife
- large russet potato or sweet potato
- towel
- acrylic paints (fabric paint is best if you are painting on fabric)
- metal tray or paper plate
- paper or fabric on which to stamp
How-to:
Step 1:
Cut a potato in half and use your favorite Hanukkah cookie cutter to press into the potato at least ½” deep.
Step 2:
Using a paring knife, cut the negative pieces out around the potato and dispose leaving the cookie cutter shape protruding from potato. Pat your potato shape dry with a paper towel.
Step 3:
Dip your shape into acrylic paint and stamp onto choice material such as paper, fabric napkins, aprons, tablecloth. The sky is the limit!
