Fabric Painting Techniques 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which technique is used to create a resist pattern by tying and binding fabric before applying color?
- Batik
- Tie-dye (Correct answer)
- Marbling
- Airbrushing
Correct answer: Tie-dye
Tie-dye binds sections of fabric so bound areas resist the dye and stay lighter.
Question 2: In batik, what material is applied as a resist before dyeing?
- Wax (Correct answer)
- Salt
- Flour paste only
- Fabric medium
Correct answer: Wax
Batik uses hot wax as a resist to block dye from penetrating covered areas.
Question 3: Sprinkling coarse salt onto wet paint on fabric produces what effect?
- A glossy finish
- Starburst-like texture as salt absorbs pigment (Correct answer)
- A raised 3D line
- A metallic sheen
Correct answer: Starburst-like texture as salt absorbs pigment
Salt draws pigment toward the crystals, leaving lighter starburst textures as it dries.
Question 4: Which technique floats paints on a liquid surface and transfers the swirled pattern to fabric?
- Marbling (Correct answer)
- Stippling
- Stenciling
- Dry brushing
Correct answer: Marbling
Marbling floats paint on a thickened bath, then lays fabric on top to capture the swirls.
Question 5: Splatter painting on fabric is best controlled by:
- Using very thick undiluted paint
- Flicking a loaded brush from a set distance (Correct answer)
- Pressing the brush flat
- Painting slowly with a fine tip
Correct answer: Flicking a loaded brush from a set distance
Flicking a loaded brush from a consistent distance controls the size and spread of splatters.
Question 6: An ombre effect on fabric is achieved by:
- Stamping repeating shapes
- Gradually transitioning color from dark to light (Correct answer)
- Applying wax resist
- Adding salt to wet paint
Correct answer: Gradually transitioning color from dark to light
Ombre blends a smooth gradient from a saturated color fading to lighter or none.
Question 7: Screen printing on fabric works by:
- Pushing paint through a mesh stencil with a squeegee (Correct answer)
- Brushing paint freehand
- Dipping fabric in dye
- Melting wax onto the surface
Correct answer: Pushing paint through a mesh stencil with a squeegee
Screen printing forces paint through open areas of a fine mesh using a squeegee.
Fabric Painting Techniques 3
Which technique is used to create a resist pattern by tying and binding fabric before applying color?