Fabric Painting Online Fabric Painting 2

Question 1

Before painting a cotton T-shirt at home, what preparation step gives the best paint adhesion?

Accepted Answer

Prewash it without fabric softener to remove sizing

Answer

Soak it in fabric softener overnight

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Iron it with a lot of starch

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Dampen it with cooking oil

Question 2

What is placed inside a shirt while painting to stop the color from bleeding to the back?

Accepted Answer

A piece of cardboard or a plastic board

Answer

A wet sponge

Answer

Another cotton shirt

Answer

A sheet of tissue paper

Question 3

Which paint type is most commonly recommended for beginners painting on cotton?

Accepted Answer

Acrylic-based fabric paint

Answer

Oil-based enamel

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Watercolor paint

Answer

Spray automotive paint

Question 4

How is most fabric paint permanently set so it survives washing?

Accepted Answer

Heat-set with an iron once fully dry

Answer

Freeze the fabric overnight

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Rinse it in cold water immediately

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Leave it in direct sunlight for an hour

Question 5

What tool creates crisp, repeatable shapes when painting fabric?

Accepted Answer

A stencil

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A rolling pin

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A hair dryer

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A rubber band

Question 6

Why should fabric paint be applied in thin layers rather than one thick coat?

Accepted Answer

Thick coats crack and stiffen after drying

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Thin coats waste more paint

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Thick coats dry faster

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Thin coats never need heat setting

Question 7

After heat-setting a painted garment, how long should you typically wait before washing it?

Accepted Answer

At least 24 to 72 hours

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Immediately after ironing

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Exactly one week to the minute

Answer

You never wash painted fabric