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Hi, fabric softener has different properties . It is actually advised not to use fabric softener during laundry of painted designs and also to wash it off prior to painting, as it prevents a proper bond between paint and textile fibers.
Hi! Most brands which produce fabric paints have a variety that includes glitter. Among those that I've tried, I could recommend Setacolor Glitter, Javanna Glitter fabric paint, Tulip Glitter and Crystals, etc... You could also make your own glitter fabric paint, by simply adding a moderate amount of fine glitter powder of desired shade into your fabric colors prior to paint application. I'll have a video- demo on this channel soon on the topic of glitter and shimmering fabric paints, which, hopefully, will be helpful for you👏🏼
Hi, Camel's acrylic paint on fabric will act as any other acrylics. This is the reason the brand has a special line of paints for fabric. It's quite available, and very affordable in small jars as compared to other fabric paint brands.
Yes, sure. I do show in many of my paint reviews how painted fabric looks like after a machine wash. But to make sure that laundry cycle doesn't damage your design, there are a few things also to keep in mind in terms of painting technology (it matters how you apply paint, how you let it set and how many days the finished design has been resting after ironing,as it is not recommended to wash it as soon as it's been heat set). Hope you'll find these helpful. Good luck
Hello👩🏻🎨 I’m a professional artist from the US. I would like to start experimenting with creating wearable art so I’ve been doing some research into the best quality fabric paints and trying to learn the best techniques. As with other art mediums, there’s usually an amateur, hobby product or a professional product. I’m looking for that professional, high quality paint since I do sell my art. So far, from what I’ve seen on YT, your work looks beautiful and extremely professional. Looking forward to learning from you!
Hello Michele, welcome 🌷We do indeed discuss a variety of fabric painting materials (not only paints, but also markers, outliners, inks, etc.) in FPC community. I believe you'll be able to identify the ones which will help you create with quality and personal artistic style. You're very encouraged to share your ideas or doubts (if there are any) on Forum. And I hope you'll find the Foundations course useful too. Happy to get to know you, Enjoy the learning and new art experience 👏🏼
I have been stenciling for some time and my daughter in law just started to tie dye shirts. She is an artist so I asked her if she wanted to stencil on shirts. After scouring the internet for information I came across your channel. Thank you for all the information you have put out there. Being a newbie, it was over whelming to absorb information. Look forward to all your future videos. Thank you for sharing this with us. 💖💖🎨
Hi I just found your page it is awesome! I have a couple questions when it comes to heat setting and washing. How long inbetween do you let the fabrics dry with the paint until you can iron? Also, how long after heat setting can you then wash the fabric? Thank you!
Hi! Thanks for your feedback! To answer your first question, it's advised to give at least 4 hours after painting was completed before setting it with an iron. However, since drying time varies due to to a number of paint layers and paint brands, it's safer to let it rest overnight. Washing is best to delay for as long as possible. Otherwise after 7 days is a good practice.
Hi, yes sure, Jacquard Textile fabric paint is a good option for light colored canvas shoes. You will, however, need to heat set the paint on shoes as well, since it's likely that they'll be laundered/washed at some point. The same paint is a go for light colored synthetic shoes as well, since Jacquard Textile is suitable for both natural and man-made fabrics. In case the shoes you're taking about include some faux/genuine leather patches you can safely use Jacquard Neopaque, it works very well on all nonporous surfaces as well as dark colored ones. Neopaque doesn't need heat fixing. And while I didn't like it's performance on wearable fabrics, it can feel quite alright on canvas shoes, as there's no requirement for paint softness.
Hi! Thank you for your very informative video. Just wondering if these paints work on spandex as well?? I want the same water color effect as you had on stretchy fabrics such as Lycra and power mesh. (Trying to paint leotards for rhythmic gymnastics) Any advice would be appreciated🙏
Hi! Thanks for your feedback, yes you most certainly can use this brand on spandex and as this video shows, they perform well when diluted! In terms of tips, I can add the following as I myself am a big fan of painting on stretchy synthetic textiles like nylon and alike: 💧When working wet on wet, keep a paper towel handy to quickly dab on excess water. Spandex, being a thin fabric, is very forgiving and lets us correct mistakes easily. 💨 Let the first layer dry, as per the usual technology. You may use hair dryer confidently as to speed up the drying time, since watercolor technique can take forever otherwise... 🥞Work with layers carefully. Here on spandex you won't be able to apply paint too generously, due to the fact that this textile is too delicate. PS. Remember, that diluted paint looks good on light colors only. Otherwise, best of luck with your project! Enjoy
@@FabricPaintingCoach Thank you so much for your practical advice. I really appreciate your time and help🥰 Will definitely purchase these paints and give it a go!
Hello Coach - How are you. I stumbled upon your video and i must say it is very informative. I have some questions. Would you be able to reply to this comment after which i will put my queries here. Thanks a million
Oh yes, definitely. After at least 4hrs, or better overnight, place a cotton sheet ver the design and iron it, the way it's explained in this video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-hojATxfSr00.htmlsi=tIzrX76Ap_fHnjor Good luck
If you use a not opaque fabric paint (the one which is good for use on light colored fabrics only), indeed it can take about five layers to reach a decent white color on darker textiles... However, the technique is important too. Sometimes people keep adding paint layers one after the other, not letting the previous one to dry completely. That's wrong. So the key to fabric painting that doesn't "take forever" is to pick the right type of fabric paint and follow basic fabric painting technology.
Thank you for your review. I was looking for an affordable brand and set of colors to have fun with the medium before investing maybe in other brands. I was unsure about this one on Amazon. I'll surely try it! :)
Thank you. I made coloured tights for a costume. Should i iron with the cardboard still inside or will it be ok to iron them normally. Would the colours bleed or stick together?
@liannetakeda9474 tights! Great👍🏼 I also have been painting on tights for a long time , and found that both approaches work: with or without "cardboard". To safeguard fabric from sticking to the board too much, it's still best to remove it after making sure that paint has become completely dry. Then neatly straighten each "leg", cover with cotton sheet and iron in small steps, making sure that nylon doesn't crinkle under the protective sheet. You could set iron on a setting lower than Cotton, so as not to overheat the nylon tights. Otherwise, unless you're not planning to wash your design and this project is a one off for a costume, in this case you could leave the tights without heat setting. We apply the heat to fabric paint only to ensure it's permanence. Good luck 👏🏼
Hello...I am using this kind of paint and I made a slight mistake and I'd like to get it off. It's on a piece that I can't wash because it's too big (and I don't want to ruin the rest of it). How would you suggest getting it off? It has already dried for about a day and hasn't been heat set. Thanks!!
Hi, I just purchased a black adidas jacket with the white stripes. I would like to paint those stripes black. What would be the best paint to use? The jacket is made of Polyester&Nylon . Thanks
Hi! For synthetic textiles in my experience Pebeo Setacolor works best. amzn.to/3Umcip6 Also, if these aren't available to you, Jacquard Textile is a viable option for man-made fabrics too. amzn.to/3z9TAUk You can find both brands offering black paint jars sold individually as well. Make sure to heat set the paint once it's dry: iron without steam on Cotton setting or lower since you're painting on polyester; through a cotton sheet. Touch the protective sheet with your palm to ensure it's hot enough but not burning, as excessive heating might damage your jacket. I hope you'll succeed in your project! Ask for more advice if needed and share your experience with fabric painting community,if you want to on our Forum www.fabricpaintingcoach.com/fabric-painting-forum Good luck 👍🏼
@@FabricPaintingCoach It wasn't a question but a statement. Some people say that you need to iron the painting when it is dry using parchment paper. This is to heat set the painting to make it permanent.
Hi! It's a tailor's chalk pencil, at any sewing/craft store should be available and quite affordable. Btw, this one I bought from one of those Japanese dollar stores like Daiso.
Ironing doesn't turn acrylic paint into fabric paint. This method is to ensure permanence of textile paint on clothes. Regular Acrylic paint will behave on fabric in a usual way whether it's been ironed or not
@@FabricPaintingCoachwhen you say, 'acrylic paint will behave on a fabric in usual way', do you mean it will ripp off or get off?? Coz I have used acrylic paint on denim fabric (without iron press), and I have gifted some of them to business relations. Now I am concerned about it! 😟😮
Hi, listen, don't worry that much Yes, there is a chance that painting made with acrylics might perform the way I showed in video (cracking, or minor color fading) but that is mostly the result of laundry. Type of denim (regular cotton, or the stretchy kind) is an important factor here. Also, my design has cracked because it was on skinny jeans, and they were stretching on thighs when wearing - so it became visible. It's less likely to get that obvious issues if you painted let's say on a denim jacket or a hat. I hope your artwork will stay put and beautiful for a long time. All in all, acrylics ARE a reliable type of paint, just not as soft and flexible as the fabric paint.
