Fabric Painting Fabric Paint Types and Techniques 3

Question 1

Why should new fabric usually be washed before painting?

Accepted Answer

To remove sizing and finishes that block paint adhesion

Answer

Pre-washing removes manufacturer sizing so paint can bond properly to the fibers.

Question 2

What is the most common way to permanently set acrylic fabric paint at home?

Accepted Answer

Ironing on the reverse side after drying

Answer

Heat-setting with an iron on the reverse cures the paint so it survives washing.

Question 3

Which technique creates soft, blended gradients by working color into damp fabric?

Accepted Answer

Wet-on-wet blending

Answer

Applying paint or dye to damp fabric lets colors flow and blend into gradients.

Question 4

In batik, what substance is used as the resist before dyeing?

Accepted Answer

Wax

Answer

Batik uses hot wax to block dye from areas, creating the characteristic patterns.

Question 5

What effect does sprinkling coarse salt onto wet silk dye create?

Accepted Answer

Mottled, starburst texture as salt draws dye

Answer

Salt absorbs moisture and pulls dye, producing mottled organic textures.

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