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painting my fabric banner I love Pinterest for the convenience of collecting and organizing ideas. I usually have several project going on at once. For all the projects actually going on at a work station in my art room, there are several more projects going on in my head. While working on a design for my event booth, I've pulled together colors and textures that represent me as an artist. Because I love nature so much, it seems appropriate that nature should be reflected in how I represent myself and my artwork. I went on my search through Pinterest to find beautiful booths from other artists and creatives. I'm definitely a visual learner (no surprise there, right?) so all the photos help me streamline what I'd like for my own event booth. While I worked on the banner, I shared photos on Instagram and someone asked me to share more. I try to take a lot of photos as I work on a project and I enjoy sharing about the processes involved! So, here's another project that you might enjoy trying! It began with me wondering how it could be possible to paint with watercolors on fabric. This kind of project is venturing into the unknown. It's always my preference to find some great how-to's to get me started! I came across a great tutorial and wondered how I could use it to make my own watercolor painted banner. Cami at Tidbits shares Inspiration for Do-It-Yourself Living and she gives a great tutorial on How to Watercolor Paint on Fabric. She leads the reader through an easy-to-follow project using white pillow covers. They turn out lovely with the varying colors and textures! She gave me the tips I needed to begin this project! While rummaging through my fabric stash, I came across the leftovers from a curtain I had shortened; it's ecru color would be a perfect base. It had enough weight to it that it ought to hold up nicely. Once it was trimmed and had a new hem all around, it was ready to become a banner. Supplies list: Fabric Watercolor paints (tubes or cakes) Fabric Medium (I bought 2 bottles (2 fl. oz. for $3.75 each) Black acrylic paint Drying Time Extender Medium (2 fl. oz. for $2.35) Permanent marker, black Inexpensive brushes Disposable plates or bowls Freezer paper Masking Tape Before diving in on the actual banner, I wanted to test out the techniques on a scrap of fabric. I am a bit of a control freak and I like knowing what to expect. There always seem to be surprises but I feel better prepared this way. I pulled out student grade watercolors from when I've taught watercolor classes in previous years. I found I also had some paint still leftover in plastic palette duos. There's a loose and fresh watercolor painting I painted in Glacier National Park years ago; it's become the background for much of my promotional signs. I love the colors and the textures and so this was my inspiration for the banner painting. The fabric medium instructions recommend mixing paint 2:1 with medium. That means 2 parts paint to one part fabric medium. I kept this in mind but tried Cami's method first. Many of the paints were already in plastic palette cups. With this trial painting session, I painted on the fabric with the watercolor paints and then went back over with the fabric medium. It went very well and I loved the effects that were achieved. I had hoped to use India ink for my lettering but that would not be as durable. Instead, I mixed a small amount of black acrylic, fabric medium and drying extender in a small plastic cup. (Both the fabric medium and the drying extender can be found in a craft store with the bottles of acrylic paint.) Please remember, the fabric medium is meant to make the paint permanent, even washable, so it will prevent you from being able to remove it from the paint cups, brushes, and so forth. (I tossed the palettes when done.) In order to transfer the lettering to fabric, I first made a template on the computer. With my name in the font and size I wanted, I printed off a copy on my printer. I used the tracing-at-the-window trick by taping the sheet of paper with the printed lettering to the glass. I taped the fabric over that so the light would shine through and the black lettering could be traced on the fabric with a black permanent marker. Once the lettering had been traced on the fabric, I brought it back to the work table to paint in the lettering with a mix of black acrylic paint, fabric medium and drying extender. In the example below, I created a bit of great texture by not filling in the letters completely. It really gives the effect of brushed letters. I liked this effect but did not use it in the final banner. My trial run worked so well, I felt confident to begin the fabric banner. I spread freezer paper (plastic shiny side up) over my work surface. Then, with the fabric spread across the freezer paper, I used masking tape to map out my borders. The paint did bleed under the tape because I worked very wet. Be aware that the tape, unlike watercolor paper, will not prevent paint from traveling past those borders. I really enjoyed painting with the watercolor paints on the fabric! Using the spray bottle filled with water, I could make great effects but I didn't realize it would result in more muted colors when finished. That was my mistake. Oops! When I went back over the finished painting with fabric medium, the colors became so muted, I knew I'd have to try again. My second attempt worked better for me. This time, I mixed the fabric medium with my watercolors prior to painting on the fabric. You'll see the difference in the photos toward the end of this post. NOTE: The brushes and mixing palettes/surfaces should be disposable for doing it this way. I found that my brush and palettes could not be cleaned completely. I took this risk knowing they might all have to be tossed in the end. I'll share a list of 10 tips at the end of this post. The paint, once mixed with the fabric medium, becomes similar to an acrylic craft paint and will dry quickly. I used the drying extender, which I already had from another project, to give me a bit more time while painting. At this point, I was figuring out that by mixing in the fabric medium, it would be wise to use a disposable mixing surface. I don't have a photo to show, but I used Styrofoam bowls and plates the second time around. When done, the bowls could just be tossed in the garbage. Fortunately, as I tried out all this, I did not pull out my best palettes or brushes! So keep in mind, use only what you are willing to throw away when finished with this project. I repeated the steps for transferring the lettering to the banner. I began by designing the words on the computer and printing them off on paper. Once the banner and sheets with lettering were laid out, I could judge how well the words would fit. At this point, I needed to tape these to the glass window for tracing the lettering. My daughter helped me out here and a second set of hands made this step easier! I repeated the steps of tracing the lettering with a permanent marker. I took some extra precautions to protect the banner from dripping paint. I tore off a sheet of freezer paper and taped it to the banner. It would be impossible to clean up any drips at this point. The paint from the background had dried and been tossed in the garbage. I didn't want to mix up more paint to cover any smudges or drips of black paint. I used cheaper brushes and kept them wrapped in plastic while not being used. The finished banner hanging as a part of my booth display. I am so pleased with the finished banner! In the end, I did trim more fabric and re-hem it to hide the soft bleed of color that moved under the tape. That was my own personal preference. I sewed the top hem so a curtain rod could be used to hang the banner. 10 Tips for Painting with Watercolor on Fabric: 1. Use freezer paper to protect your work surface. Freezer paper makes clean up a breeze! 2. Practice on a scrap of fabric first. Less stress and more fun! 3. Mix the fabric medium with paint in disposable bowls/plates. 4. Use brushes you are willing to toss when done. 5. Mix one part fabric medium to 2 parts watercolor paint. 6. Type out and print off text on paper as a guide. 7. Hang the text and fabric on glass to trace lettering on fabric with a permanent marker. 8. Wrap brushes in plastic wrap to prevent drying out if switching between different sizes of brushes. 9. Try Drying Extender (just 3 or 4 drops) to extend your painting time. 10. Heat set 30 seconds with iron. I laid a clean white cloth (flour sack towel) over the banner and used my iron on a cotton setting, moving the iron to a new section every 30 seconds. If you'd like to see the tutorial that helped me get started with this project, be sure to visit TidBits! Thank you, Cami at TidBits for the fantastic tutorial; I'll link her post again here! Please comment below if you try this type of project and how it goes! It's a great way to explore a new way of painting with watercolor. Who would imagine that watercolor could go on fabric in a durable way? With so many new opportunities opening up for me lately, I'm having more difficulty being consistent in my blog posts. I really do enjoy sharing more lengthy posts like this one. I have participated in two events and I have one (possibly two) coming up in November. Three original watercolor paintings and several art prints have been sold recently. I've been contacted about two artwork commissions and am excited about those opportunities! I'm in the process of making more small improvements in my art room. September was one of the busiest months I've had in over a year! It's not easy for me to share shorter blog posts. I'll work on that and try to find my voice for a short art studio update. I'm still loving the creative life and being able to share it here with all of you! -Christy She must make art.
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After painting most of our 1970's fixer upper by myself, I've learned a few things about paint these past few years. So, I thought it might be useful to share some of my favorite painting tips with you. These are my top 10 paint secrets that will save you time, money, and just make any paint job a whole lot easier. Enjoy! #1. For easy cleanup use tinfoil on your paint tray. I went through about 20 paint trays before I ever figured this trick out. The next time you need you paint something, cover your paint tray with a layer of tinfoil before you pour the paint in the tray. When you're done, just remove the foil and throw it away. Your paint tray won't have a drop of paint on it and will still be good as new. You'll never have to wash another paint tray. High five on that one. #2. Use a paint pour lid on paint cans. Pouring your paint straight from the gallon into a paint tray can be really messy. So, before you ruin your fancy socks, go get a paint pour lid. They're about $2 here (affiliate link), and will make your life so much easier. Not only does it make the painting process quicker and cleaner, but since the lid is airtight, it makes your paint last so much longer. #3. Use vinegar and hot water to clean your paintbrushes. I wasted a lot of money having to buy new paintbrushes before I figured this out. I fill a small bowl with 1/2 vinegar, 1/2 hot tap water and soak my paintbrushes after each use for about 30 minutes. If your brush is in really bad shape, bring some vinegar to a boil and soak your brush in that for a few minutes. Wash it with some soap and water afterwards, and your brush will look like new. In the below picture, the left brush was just soaked in water, and the right brush was soaked in vinegar and hot water. To see the rest of my vinegar cleaning secrets, go here. #4. Use mineral spirits to clean oil based paint off brushes. The vinegar trick won't work too well if you're using oil based paints or topcoats. Instead, try using mineral spirits to clean your brushes. I threw away so many brushes after using them to put topcoats on furniture. Now that I know about mineral spirits, I can reuse the same nice brush over and over. My favorite is Klean Strip (affiliate link) because it's super effective, but has a way less toxic odor than other brands I've tried. #5. Buy a paint sample before buying the gallon. I know how it feels....you're in the store, looking at a million paint chips with funny names. You're not totally sure about the color, but you don't want to have to come back to the store. I know. I get it. However, it pays to buy the paint sample and take it home to test it on your wall. As tempting as it is just to take the plunge, it's never fun to realize after you get home that you just invested in a gallon of paint that makes your wall look like a banana. So take it from me. Buy the sample and test the color on your walls first. For my best tips on how to choose a paint color, go here. #6. Make your own chalk paint. I love chalk paint and I use it often. It's a great time saver, as it's a type of paint that adheres really well, and saves you from having to prime or prep if you don't want to. I make my own version by using plain interior paint mixed with Plaster of Paris (affiliate link). You can find Plaster of Paris at Home Depot or Lowe's and it's really cheap. All you do is mix 5 tablespoons of Plaster of Paris with 2 cups of paint and 2 tablespoons of water. Just combine ingredients and stir well. It may even be a little lumpy, but that's okay. Once you brush it on, it evens out. I used my chalk paint recipe on my all time favorite thrift store furniture transformation here. And if you don't want to make your own chalk paint, feel free to just buy this stuff because it works, too. #7. Use the correct type of clear coat finish. This is something I wish I had known when I first started painting furniture, as I ended up having to redo several pieces due to using the wrong clear coat. For most furniture paint projects these days, I use Polycrylic (affiliate link) as my top coat. It gives me the durable finish I want, but doesn't yellow over time like Polyurethane will. I definitely painted a few pieces back in the day and watched my pretty white paint turn yellow because I used Polyurethane instead of Polycrylic. Also, I like Polycrylic because it cleans up with water. You'll have to use mineral spirits for Polyurethane. #8. Make any color paint into fabric paint. You can get fabric 'textile medium' at most craft stores (I like the Anita's brand). You just mix it with any color acrylic paint and it instantly turns it into fabric paint. I'm totally obsessed with it. #9. Try Rub n Buff or a Silver Leafing Pen to update metallic accents. I love silver spray paint and have used it on tons of stuff, but I've found that for small items, Rub 'n Buff and the Krylon silver leaf pen (affiliate links) do a much better job. You can see some of my Rub n Buff projects here and here. #10. ORB it. When we first moved into our house, I didn't have the money to replace all of our doorknobs, hinges, and cabinet hardware. They were all mismatched and outdated, and it drove me crazy. So, after a few months, I eventually decided to take the plunge and try spray painting everything. And luckily, it was a total success. I used the Rustoleum oil rubbed bronze (affiliate link) for all of our doorknobs, and it's held up perfectly every since. See the doorknob before and afters here. And those are my top 10 paint secrets! Thank you guys so much for being here. I appreciate it so much! For related posts, check out the following: 10 Painting Tips & Tricks Part Two 10 Painting Tips & Tricks Part Three 10 Spray Paint Secrets 'Til next time! 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In this easy tutorial, I show you how to make a gorgeous piece of batik art using a glue stick and home-made fabric paint.
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I often want things that don't exist and that is a big motivator in being a crafty gal. If I can't find it, I make it. And when I was envisioning some fabric for pillows that was white, with red poppy-like flowers and couldn't find it, I decided to hand stamp and dye some up for myself! The process is really easy, tons of fun and quite rewarding! For this project you will need: 100% cotton fabric Tulip One Step Tie Dye Tulip Soft Fabric Paint Rubber Stamp(s) Tulip Fabric Brushes Grab your supplies and let's get ready to make some custom fabric! A rubber stamp with a deep pattern works best. Using your brush apply a small amount of paint onto the raised parts. You'll get some elsewhere but do your best to keep things neat. Make sure your worktop is nice and even and then place the stamp directly onto the fabric and push down. Lift the stamp straight up. If you don't your stamp will smudge. And definitely feel free to practice this on scrap before you take on the big show. Your stamp won't be perfect in all places but that lends to the charm of the fabric. The neatest thing about using Tulip paint is that the lines the stamp makes are raised. It feels so neat! Continue stamping in your pattern and occasionally wash your stamp to get rid of any paint that accumulates in the cracks. That paint will start to make your stamps fuzzy looking and the lines less crisp. Until you have your swatch fully covered. Mix your tie dye as you please, or use left over. Start with your first color and paint directly onto the fabric. If you want the colors to really bleed together, move onto the next color before the first dries. If you don't have a color you need, make it! I mixed my yellow and red to make the perfect orange! I wanted my colors to bleed and color "outside of the lines". If you don't you can take some Tacky Glue and go around the outer edge of your stamp where you don't want the dye to go. This will act as a resist and keep the dye within the stamp. The glue will easily wash off in the washing machine when done. Can you tell how the edges of the paint are raised? After washing out my fabric the colors became more faint, but that is the way with dyeing. I only let me fabric sit about 3 hours before washing out, longer would have also added to the darkness of color. For this swatch of fabric, that I envision being a Euro sized pillow, I stamped my pattern and then came along and dyed with a paint brush and mixed colors to the desired look. See how it goes from blue to teal to green to yellow green to yellow to orange to red? I LOVE it! I wanted these to really, really bleed, and in fact I was hoping that the color would spread out beyond the flowers to bleed together and mix but that didn't quite work out. I'm still happy with the results, though! And that is a thing to remember, when working with dye things may not turn out exactly as planned but it's always awesome anyway! And there's my main even again. Isn't it lovely? All in all about half a yard took me around 2 hours to complete, with dry time for the paint included. Placed in front of the TV and a few episodes of The Paradise and time flew by! I hope you liked this tutorial and I also hope to see you over at my blog Dream a Little Bigger. Until next time!
You can't beat a hands-on workshop! It wouldn't have taken me over five years to learn how to dye (Eco-dye) if I had taken one or two hands-on workshops from the experts. For some strange reason, I thrive on teaching myself and learning as I go. Trial and error teaches you where you go wrong and mistakes you make along the way. But it's not for everyone. It's sometimes good to jump in and take a hands-on workshop from an expert. You do appreciate what experts have to go through to get where they are and why they are experts. I don't call myself an expert by any means. Learning is life long. When you stop breathing is when you stop learning! Anyway, what I want to say in this post is, I ran another Eco-dye workshop a couple of weeks ago. It was very successful and I learned a lot from it, hehe! I got inspired by the workshop and I haven't stopped dyeing ever since! So here are photos of many hands in action I took on the day. Thanks to all workshop participants for a fun day. You ladies were very creative and inspiring! Gentle hands revealing first bundle. I love this photo! Dyed fabric strung up to add to the dyeing atmosphere First batch was ready to reveal. Can you see colour seeping through? A great photo of such a simple process taken by Mary. Here are the sweet ladies in the workshop Everyone of these ladies is on Instagram. Do look them up on IG and see what other creative stuff they are into! From left is Jenny koolungamama, Mary maryhandweaver, Vic vic_pemberton, Jacky jacky_wllms, Kay shocking_hocking and Mel msmtan Head down, ready steady go ladies! Jacky unwrapping her bundle Close inspection! Wish you could hear the conversation that went on here! Love the hands! Too busy looking at the cloth to focus on the hands! At least five hands here! Purple carrot power! Can you see? Almost can't wait to open it! A great placement of leaves on this piece Great colour combination! This is the piece in the first photo I got all inspired after the workshop. The next day and with all the dye stuff still on the table I bundled up using the leftover leaves from the workshop. Below are some great results I got from that day. Eucalyptus leaves and seeds on Milky Merino Wool Eucalyptus leaves and seeds on Milky Merino Wool Beautiful texture made by eucalyptus seeds. Double print from Eucalyptus leaves on cotton So right and so red This could be leopard prints! Another piece printed with Eucalyptus leaves and seeds Sorry for a photo heavy post. There is so much I love sharing with you. I was happy that some lovely friends commented that my dye fabric has been colourful lately. I think it must be the winter leaves that I found all around my neighbourhood that have given me great colours! It has been cold and wet here these last two weeks. This coming weekend is the first weekend that we will have a bit of sunshine. Let's hope it happens! Until next time Nat
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