Fabric Painting Advanced Fabric Art Methods 3

Question 1

When combining foiling with fabric paint, what must be applied first for the foil to adhere?

Accepted Answer

A layer of fabric adhesive or foil glue

Answer

Metallic foil bonds only to a tacky adhesive layer applied to the fabric first.

Question 2

In wet-on-wet silk painting, sprinkling coarse salt onto wet dye creates what effect?

Accepted Answer

Textured, mottled bursts as salt pulls dye

Answer

Salt absorbs moisture and draws dye toward it, forming organic mottled textures.

Question 3

What is the key reason for pre-washing new fabric before advanced painting projects?

Accepted Answer

To remove sizing and finishes that repel paint

Answer

Manufacturer sizing can block paint absorption, so pre-washing ensures even adhesion.

Question 4

When using thermochromic (heat-reactive) fabric paint, the color change is triggered by what?

Accepted Answer

Temperature shifts above or below a threshold

Answer

Thermochromic pigments change or disappear when they cross a specific temperature point.

Question 5

In batik, why is the wax applied in stages between successive dye baths?

Accepted Answer

To preserve earlier colors while adding new ones

Answer

Waxing areas after each dip protects those colors so later, darker dyes don't cover them.

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