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I know that there are probably threads about this but I just don't have the time to look. Does anyone know how to stamp on clothes or onesies? I found a lot of cute examples but couldn't find how to do it. Thanks!
Hi Sharla, we did a stamp camp with just fabric paint and alphabet stamps. Really easy, just brush it on with a foam brush. I know staz on is great too, can't remember if it works on fabric tho...hth!
I use the Craft pads or Fabric Pads to stamp on clothing. I try to stick to 100% cotton clothing as it accepts the inks so much better. You have to wash and dry the clothing or fabric first without fabric softener or dryer sheets. You need to take out the sizing that the manufacturers put in and leave out the softeners that the liquids and dryer sheets add back into the fabrics.
I am starting to stamp on some onsies for a craft show and I'll try to post them in my gallery soon. If you have any questions, just ask.
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I've stamped on cotton diapers (for burp cloths) using fabric ink, then color in with fabric markers. I wash and dry the diapers first before stamping, and iron them afterward to set the inks. The burp cloths I made and used for my kids were washed hundreds of times and the inks held up really well.
I've never heard of this but can't wait to see some in the gallery
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You'll want to use some kind of fabric ink- I use Palette ink pads. They require heat-setting for the ink to be permanent, but they're quick and easy to use.
I usually use either Deka Paint or the lumiere paints. I know the lumiere paints you can get at Michael's. I'm not sure about the Deka paint. Both work great. As someone already posted, wash and dry your item (without fabric softner). Then I put a piece of cardboard or layers of paper inside the shirt. I use those small foam disposable brushes you can get like 10/$1 and then dab the paint onto the stamp, making sure it's covered well, but not gloppy wet. Stamp and then clean your stamp immediately. I've used both those cheapy foam stamps and my regular wood mounted stamps. Both work well, but remember you may get paint on the wood and it's difficult to get off. If I'm using the foam stamps, I keep a bucket of water next to where I'm working and then just drop the stamp in and wash them later. If using wood mounted stamps, the thicker the lines the better the impression. Allow it to dry and then I turn it inside out and place paper towels against the stamped images and press with an iron for whatever setting is required for that type of material. I think you're suppose to wait 36 hours or so before washing.
I've had good luck with the paints staying true to color. Not as good with the Fabrico ink pads. The markers do okay though for coloring images in.
have fun, I haven't done any fabric stamping for awhile, might have to drag it out this summer.
I know that there are probably threads about this but I just don't have the time to look. Does anyone know how to stamp on clothes or onesies? I found a lot of cute examples but couldn't find how to do it. Thanks!
Here's some tips:
1. Wash and dry the fabric (clothing or yardage); do not use any softening agests in either the washer (check the detergent) or dryer.
2. Using a medium heat iron, press the shiny side of freezer paper to the wrong side of the fabric. Leave the freezer paper in place until all stamping and coloring (optional) is completed. The freezer paper acts like a 'shirt board' and also holds the fabric taunt when stamping and coloring the image.
Freezer paper is found in the waxed paper/foil section of a grocery store.
3. If using a stamp ink: Select one that must be heat set for permanancy (I always use either Clearsnap Ancient Page or Clearsnap Crafters). Ink and stamp as you do on paper. Allow to dry; heat set.
4. If using acrylic fabric paint: Dampen a kitchen sponge and place it on the counter. Immediately after stamping, place the stamp, die down on the sponge; roll the brayer over the sponge to remove paint after stamping. Acrylic paint will not dry if placed on a damp sponge. Squirt a small amount of the paint on a non-porous surface (plastic plate, piece of acetate, etc.). Roll a brayer through the paint until it is evenly coated; roll the brayer over the stamp; stamp. Allow to dry; heat set. Note: Using a brayer to apply the paint will result in an clear print for all types of stamps (intricate design, foam, expandable sponge, etc.)...impossible if applying the paint with a sponge brush.
5. If paint should dry on either a stamp or brayer: dampen the surface; rub KissOff (available in Michaels or other crafts stores) over the surface; wait 24 hours; scrub with either a cheapo battery toothbrush or regular toothbrush. In some cases, it may be necessary to repeat this process...but the paint will come off (honest!).
5. Images can be colored with reinkers, fabric paints (apply either with a brush) or textile markers. Brands of textile markers include EK Success, Dylon and Pebeo. The colored image must be heat set when dry.
6. Remove the freezer paper when all heat setting has been completed. Do not launder the fabric for one week...two weeks if fabric glitter paint was used to color or enhance an image. Do not use cirtrus-based detergents when laundering.
You really don't need to go through all that trouble!! Get yourself some Palette ink (I know PTI sells them, I'm not sure where else online you can find them. My local stores don't carry them.). Then take your fabric, ink up your stamp, and stamp. Super simple!
Heat set it with an iron. Don't use a heat tool because I found it shrinks and distorts the fabric.
I stamped on fabric and made pillows out of it last week. If you go to my blog and scroll down you'll see the samples. (I can't post a link yet for some reason b/c I'm still new).
Stamping on clothes/onesies
