| Fabric painting is done now mostly on ladies' tops, | | | | the colours. |
| men's shirts, handbags, cushion covers, wall hangings, | | | | Wash the fabric before painting. There are chances |
| etc. It requires the painting talent, of course, and some | | | | that the fabric would shrink after it is washed. If the |
| knowledge of mixing colours and application of heat in | | | | painting is already done the shrinking can spoil the |
| correct proportions. There are different methods of | | | | beauty of painting. |
| fabric painting like dyeing, batik painting, silk screening, | | | | Iron the fabric well before painting. Ironing, as you know, |
| block printing, etc. Each type brings out different | | | | reduces the wrinkles that can make a mess of your |
| effects to the fabric, qualifying them to be used in | | | | painting. Adding fabric softener is a bad idea. Paint |
| different ways. | | | | might seep through the threads if the fabric is too soft. |
| Different kinds of fabric can be used for painting like | | | | Ironing the fabric for a few minutes after painting can |
| cotton, silk, velvet, rayons, etc. There are purists who | | | | help set the paint fast. Make sure the ironing is done on |
| say that it is done best on 100% pure cotton with a | | | | the opposite side of the fabric and not on the painted |
| tight weave. However, rayons and silk can also bring | | | | side. |
| about good results. The best way to check the quality | | | | While painting on a top or a shirt, keep a newspaper |
| would be to try painting on a small part of the fabric | | | | inside the shirt to avoid the paint spreading to the back |
| before the whole roll of fabric is painted. | | | | of the shirt. Fabric painting has succeeded to become |
| Here are a few factors about fabric painting that can | | | | a highly sought after art form that is now practised as |
| help you do an excellent work as well as avoid loss | | | | a hobby as well as means of living. Its affordability is |
| and damage of painting materials and fabric. | | | | one of main attraction. Not only fabric painting can be |
| Do painting on tightly woven fabric. When the fabric is | | | | enjoyed while doing it but it can also be a way to add |
| loosely woven the paint would creep through the | | | | to your wardrobe some bright and beautiful colours. |
| threads when it is still wet. This reduces the intensity of | | | | |