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

Prewashing without softener removes manufacturing sizing so paint bonds directly to the fibers.

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 rigid cardboard or plastic barrier blocks paint from soaking through to the reverse side.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Acrylic-based fabric paint

Answer

Acrylic fabric paint is water-based, easy to use, and formulated to flex with cloth.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Heat-set with an iron once fully dry

Answer

Applying dry heat with an iron cures the paint and makes it wash-fast.

Question 5

What tool creates crisp, repeatable shapes when painting fabric?

Accepted Answer

A stencil

Answer

Stencils mask off areas so paint only fills the intended shape.

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