When painting on
fabric, use enough brush pressure to press
paint into the
fabric fibers which will increase the adhesive properties.
Placing a wax paper or plastic wrapped cardboard form behind the area to be painted will not only give you a sturdy surface on which to
paint, you will also protect the back or additional layers of your project. You may also find it helpful to tape a piece of fine grade sand...
No,
Fabric Creations™ Soft
Fabric Inks are formulated in the perfect consistency to be used directly from the bottle. Thinning these paints with water will not only dilute the
paint possibly causing bleed through when stamping; it will also lessen the adhesion properties of ...
Fabrics such as cottons, poly-cotton blends, woven blends, denims, velvets or velour, and home décor textiles can be used as surfaces when using
Fabric Creations Fantasy Glitter
Fabric Paints.
Once heat-set, a project painted with
Fabric Creations Plush paints can be machine-laundered on the gentle cycle; however, to preserve the life and durability of your decorated
fabric, it is always best to hand-wash in cold water and allow to air-dry.
For best results, use soft, low-textured fabrics such as cottons, poly cotton blends, woven blends, denims, and home décor textiles when decorating with
Fabric Creations Plush. Fabrics should be flexible and have some pliancy to achieve the full plush effect; stiff fabrics su...
Yes, Leather Studio™ paints work beautifully with stencils and even better with flexible, adhesive stencils. However, because the
paint will dry as a film on the stencil, all stencils should be cleaned immediately while Leather Studio paints are wet with warm soapy water. If...
All surfaces, new or used should be thoroughly cleaned with soap and water. No need to totally immerse your vinyl or leather surface, simply moisten a cloth with warm water and mild soap; wipe over surface to clean removing all impurities. Allow to dry.
Some items may have a waxy finish or perhaps a surface ready to be upcycled may have a shoe polish build-up. It is best to prepare these surfaces before painting with Leather Studio paints. Sanding the surface lightly with fine grit sandpaper will provide better adhesion for...
Yes, to remove manufacturer’s sizing, all fabrics should be prewashed using soap and water following washing instructions and most denims should be washed multiple times in hot water. After washing, dry thoroughly before decorating. When washing and drying, DO NOT use a fab...