Fabric Painting Techniques 5

Question 1

A first painted layer looks blotchy on dark fabric. The best fix is to:

Accepted Answer

Apply a white or light base coat first

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Add water and reapply thin

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Iron immediately

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Switch to a sponge

Question 2

When layering colors, why should each layer dry before adding the next?

Accepted Answer

To prevent muddy mixing and lifting of the layer below

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To save paint

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To darken the fabric

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To avoid heat-setting

Question 3

For painting a large smooth background wash on fabric, the best tool is:

Accepted Answer

A wide flat or foam brush

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A fine liner brush

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A stencil brush

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A toothpick

Question 4

To reproduce the same design on many shirts efficiently, the most consistent technique is:

Accepted Answer

Using a stencil or screen print

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Freehand painting each one

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Tie-dye

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Salt texturing

Question 5

Paint keeps bleeding under the edges of a stencil. The best solution is to:

Accepted Answer

Use a dry brush with light dabbing and secure the stencil flat

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Use more paint

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Water down the paint

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Lift the stencil often

Question 6

Which practice best protects your work surface and helps stretch the fabric while painting?

Accepted Answer

Taping fabric to a covered board or using a frame

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Painting on loose fabric in your lap

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Holding it in one hand

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Painting it while wet in a bowl

Question 7

After finishing a multi-color design, the safest order of final steps is:

Accepted Answer

Let dry fully, heat-set, then cure before washing

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Wash, then paint again

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Freeze, then wash immediately

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Iron while paint is wet