Category Archives: fabricpainting101

Trying to paint sheer fabric is like trying to catch the wind.  It moves everywhere, all the time.  After my first attempt, I swore I’d never do it again.  But here I am painting tulle.    Unless you frequently use … Continue reading →

Scrunching is a simple technique.  Painted fabric is scrunched up and left to dry.  This creates hills and valleys, causing the paint to pool in some areas.  The overall effect is texture and movement.   Wet the fabric.  I do … Continue reading →

Today we’ll do a more complicated two-color stencil.  You will need freezer paper, a Pigma pen, fabric, paint, a Styrofoam plate and a stencil brush.   First, trace your design onto freezer paper with a Pigma pen.  I use Pigma … Continue reading →

Today we’ll do a simple two-color stencil.  You will need freezer paper, a Pigma pen, fabric, paint, a Styrofoam plate and a stencil brush.   There are many books on stenciling that cover shading, blending, highlighting, gilding and other techniques.  … Continue reading →

This is a super simple and fun technique.   Fan fold the fabric in one direction.  I’m using colored paper with print on one side so the folding technique is easier to see and the creases hold their shape while … Continue reading →

We’re covering this technique first because it’s a good way to experiment with applying paint to fabric.   There are only two rules you need to remember. This is fun You cannot do it wrong.   Once you have those … Continue reading →

  Now it’s time to gather supplies.   Paint I recommend starting with at least the three primary colors:  red, yellow and blue.  You can also purchase starter kits with six or eight paint colors at some craft stores.             … Continue reading →

The first lesson covers fabric and paint basics.  The second lesson will include a supply list.  I planned to combine both topics into one lesson, but it made the post too long. FABRIC   Textile paints will work on any … Continue reading →

Next week I’m starting a series of posts on how to paint fabric.  The first post will list the supplies needed, and the following posts will describe and demonstrate various painting techniques.  I will space each lesson a week or … Continue reading →