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National Craft Month - Crafting Tips From Our Ambassadors!

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March is National Craft Month!! And to celebrate the joy and fun of crafting, we reached out to some of our crafty ambassadors to help us out. We asked 4 of our ambassadors to give us their tips and tricks for crafting to share with all of you. Each crafter has a certain type ... Read more →

Posted 3/8/2022 7:40:17 AM

How to Use Fabric Creations Block Printing Stamps and Fabric Inks!

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A brand new Plaid product line recently launched at Hobby Lobby and on plaidonline.com .  It's called Fabric Creations and encompasses a variety of intricately designed block stamps, super soft fabric inks and tools such as paint applicators, foam printing mats and cleanin... Read more →

Posted 6/1/2015 12:06:00 PM
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I want to paint on fabric using FolkArt® Acrylic Colors. How do I make sure it will adhere and remain durable?

When using FolkArt® Acrylic Colors or Apple Barrel paint on fabric we suggest that you also use our FolkArt Textile Medium. The medium helps to keep the paint soft, flexible, and fade resistant. When using FolkArt, FolkArt Artists’ Pigments, or Apple Barrel paints, create a ...

Do I have to use a medium when fabric painting using FolkArt Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paint?

Yes, for best results, it is recommended to use the waterbase FolkArt Textile Medium with FolkArt Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paint when painting on fabric. Shake medium well, mix 1 part medium to 2 parts paint. Can be applied through stencil or hand painted. Clean up whil...

What do I need to know about painting on garments or other fabrics when using the One Stroke™ Technique?

Preparing Garments: Wash and dry the garment according to manufacturer's instructions before painting. This will remove sizing and excess dye and guard against shrinkage after painting. Do not use fabric softener. Iron the garment so it's smooth. Using and Placing Pat...

What is the best way to apply FolkArt Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paint to fabric surfaces?

When applying FolkArt Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paint premixed with FolkArt Textile Medium, use a moderately heavy application. Moderate to heavy paint applications will have greater durability.

Can I thin the FolkArt Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paint fabric painting mixture with water to achieve different painted effects?

Yes, the fabric painted mixture (1 part FolkArt Textile Medium – 2 parts FolkArt Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paint), can be thinned with water to create detail linework. It can also be “spritzed” onto fabric using a clean pump spray bottle.
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