Fabric Painting Fabric Paint Types and Techniques 2

Question 1

Which fabric paint type is water-based and remains flexible after heat-setting, making it ideal for most cotton garments?

Accepted Answer

Acrylic fabric paint

Answer

Acrylic fabric paint is water-based, flexible when cured, and works well on natural fibers like cotton.

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of a fabric medium added to regular acrylic craft paint?

Accepted Answer

It softens the paint so fabric stays flexible

Answer

Fabric medium reduces stiffness and cracking, keeping painted fabric soft and flexible.

Question 3

Which technique uses a stencil and a nearly dry brush dabbed straight down to prevent paint bleeding under the edges?

Accepted Answer

Stippling/pouncing

Answer

Pouncing with a dry brush minimizes paint seeping under a stencil for crisp edges.

Question 4

For painting on silk with dyes that flow freely, what is typically applied first to control where the color spreads?

Accepted Answer

Gutta resist outliner

Answer

Gutta creates a barrier outline that stops silk dye from bleeding across boundaries.

Question 5

Which paint type produces a raised, dimensional line and is often used for outlining or writing on shirts?

Accepted Answer

Puff/dimensional fabric paint

Answer

Dimensional or puff paint dries into a raised bead, ideal for outlines and lettering.

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