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

Answer

A light or white base coat gives colors on dark fabric an opaque, even foundation.

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

Answer

Letting layers dry prevents colors from blending into mud or lifting the layer underneath.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A wide flat or foam brush

Answer

A wide flat or foam brush covers large areas quickly and evenly for a smooth wash.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Using a stencil or screen print

Answer

Stencils and screen printing reproduce an identical design repeatedly with consistency.

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

Answer

A drier brush dabbed lightly over a flat, secured stencil prevents paint from seeping under edges.

Fabric Painting Practice Test