Printing with potatoes

It is always good to remember that things don't have to be expensive or complicated. Last week I had great fun with potato prints, working beside my students.

Potato printing stamps make great invitations to play for children of all ages. They can use the potato prints to play and explore or make patterns, pictures, cards or even recyclable wrapping pape…

Mealy apples, sprouted potatoes, and wilted celery, oh my! These may sound like candidates for the compost bin, but don’t toss them out just yet. Even if they aren’t fit for consumption, some fruits and veggies might be good for making prints. For younger children, this activity provides ample opportunity to practice color, fruit, and vegetable identification and hone their gross-motor skills. Older children may be interested to know that different foods come from different parts of the…

Potato Stamping: Homemade Gift Wrapping Paper: My mom taught me how to make a stamp out of a potato when I was a kid. I've used the technique several times since -- like using fabric paint on fabric to make a printed pillow. But one of my favorite uses of potato stamps is to make homemade, patte…

Another great way to use a potato in an Arts and Crafts project for the whole family to enjoy. Get creative with spuds.

Potato Print 1 designed by Ed Hepp. Connect with them on Dribbble; the global community for designers and creative professionals.

We’ve gone old school! Potato printing is a fab activity for all ages (adults too!!) and one that’s easy to do in lockdown, especially if you’ve got a bunch of potatoes which need using up! Download our step-by-step guide and printing tips here and check out our inspo below - from leaf printin

potato printing for homeschool

Discover the endless creative possibilities of potato printing with these fun and simple ideas for kids! Potato printing is a great way to introduce art and crafting to children in a unique and engaging way. From making personalized cards to decorating wrapping paper, there are so many ways to explore this art form with your little ones. Get ready for hours of creative fun with potato printing projects that are perfect for kids of all ages.