Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Fabric Paint & Stencils

Anyone out there with experience using fabric paint with a stencil? I've done it before (after all, I was a Girl Scout for six years), but not in a long time. Also, I'm pretty sure that was on a t shirt. What I have in mind this time is using plain quilting cotton.

Damn, it's both wonderful and awful when I get these ideas in my head, and they have to be done now, now, NOW!

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  1. It's easier with plastic stencil blanks (can find the stuff at an art supply store, Michaels, & sometimes Jo-Ann's). You can cut the blank with an x-acto knife into whatever design you like. Then place it on the fabric, use a light amount of paint, & go! Check the paint instructions - some types need to be heat-set w/an iron before you can wash it (oh, & make sure to pre-wash the fabric before you start :-).

    There's another way to do it w/freezer paper, but I haven't tried it. I'm sure if you do a web search, you'll find instructions, & I've heard that's just as easy, plus cheaper.

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    1. Hmm, I'll look into that. Thanks.

      I was suddenly struck by the overpowering NEED to have the wallpaper from Disney's Haunted Mansion (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3647/3611073942_b099599169.jpg) as a fabric. I have grand visions of a swirly black skirt with purple godets and spooky trim.

      I know, I am a walking cliche.

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