When applying the
paint, use enough brush pressure to press the FolkArt®
Fabric™ Brush-on
paint into the
fabric, by doing this, you will increase the adhesion of the
paint to the
fabric.
Heat setting is recommended for best durability. Allow the painted design to dry overnight. Place the item in a clothes dryer for 30 minutes on the highest setting allowed for the type of
fabric used, OR you may heat set the painted piece using a dry iron and a pressing clo...
The FolkArt®
Fabric™ Brush-on
paint will air dry within 24 hours and will be cured in 72 hours.
When applying FolkArt®
Fabric™ Brush-on paints to
fabric, use a moderately heavy application of
paint. It is best to keep your brush full of
paint when painting with FolkArt®
Fabric™ Brush-on
paint, moderate to heavy applications will have greater durability. A lighter appl...
FolkArt®
Fabric™ Brush-on and FolkArt®
Fabric™ Dimensional paints have been tested for machine washing, however, with all hand painted items, it is best if they are hand washed in cold water and air dried which will increase their durability. If washing by machine, turn your...
Pre-wash and dry
fabric. This will remove the sizing that comes in new
fabric and help the
paint bond better with the fibers. Place and secure
fabric over a plastic-covered or waxed cardboard to create a firm surface for stenciling and to prevent bleed-through to any other ...
Fabrics such as denims, cottons, poly cotton blends, woven blends, and home décor textiles can be used as surfaces for
fabric painting when using FolkArt®
Fabric™ Paints.
FolkArt®
Fabric™ Paints are formulated the same as FolkArt® Acrylics with the same rich, creamy consistency which allows the decorative artist to
paint many different techniques including the popular One Stroke™ painting techniques. FolkArt®
Fabric™ Paints are also formula...
FolkArt®
Fabric™ paints are water soluble and clean up is easy using soap and water to clean your brushes. While painting, if a mistake is made, try incorporating the dot of
paint into the design by adding another flower or a lady bug, etc. However, if you begin cleaning th...
It is best NOT to thin FolkArt®
Fabric™ paints with water as this will dilute the acrylic polymer of the
paint and lesson the adhesion properties. Why produce a great piece of artwork to only watch the design weaken or fade with washing?