You can use pigment ink, which is what SU calls our craft ink. You would need to heat set.
Fabric paint. Probably my preferred method...when you follow all the steps, it is VERY sturdy and long lasting with no heavy, stiff feeling.
Regular acrylic paint will work, although it works better if you mix fabric medium with it. The directions for it would be on the bottle.
Whichever method, the garment must be pre-washed and dried, using whatever method would be employed in the normal use of it. This removes sizing which would tend to block the colors from absorbing into the fibers. NO fabric softener, either! Just like sizing, it adds a layer that would prevent paint from absorbing.
To heat set stamp ink, just press on the wrong side of the fabric when dry. You might want to use a press cloth and also press the front. With the paint, follow the mfr. directions for heat setting.
It's very fun, and your project will definitely outlast the baby's ability to fit into it! I have t-shirts painted 10 years ago that still look great.
|
