Painting Fabric
June 4, 2008
4:21 pm
maria
Painting, Techniques and Mediums
- Wash fabric (or clothing blank) before painting but don’t add fabric softener. Iron fabric or garment to remove any wrinkles. Sizing must be removed (with washing) or paint may not adhere to fabric.
- Many paint manufacturers make fabric medium, which you combine with your paint to allow the paint to bond with the fibers as opposed to laying on top. You may also choose to use a fabric paint, which already has the fabric medium added to it.
- Outline pattern with disappearing ink pen or free hand the design. Allow the finished piece to air dry at least 48-72 hours before heat setting. Heat setting is done by ironing the fabric with a ironing sheet (never iron directly onto the painted surface) or by turning the item inside out and tumbling in a dryer for 20 minutes.
- Use mild fabric detergent when washing any textiles. Never add fabric softener to anything hand painted or the paints will fade or peel off. It is best to air dry garments rather than using conventional clothes dryer.
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