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Originally Posted by annamhudson how did you use the fabric paint on your stamps?? And i was planning on using the embossing on fabric stamps for ATC so so laundering there! |
The fabric must be washed, dried and pressed smooth; do not use any type of softener (wash or dry cycle).
Press freezer paper to the wrong side of the fabric (shiny side of paper against fabric). The paper will act as a shirt board (preventing paint from leaking though) and also stabilizes the fabric when stamping and/or coloring. Do not remove the paper until all heat setting is complete.
Place a dampened kitchen sponge on the counter. Pour a small (quarter size or so) amount of paint on a non-stick surface (shiny side of freezer paper, cooking parchment paper, acetate sheet, plastic plate, glass plate, etc.). Roll a rubber brayer through the paint until the paint is in a thin, even layer on the brayer.
Place the stamp, die up, on a counter. Roll the 'inked' brayer over the stamp, making sure all areas of the die are 'inked.' Stamp on the fabric.
Roll the brayer over the damp sponge to remove paint. Set aside. Turn the spong over and place the 'inked' stamp, die down, on the damp sponge. Clean the stamp when all stamping is complete. As long as the paint is kept damp, it will not dry on the stamp.
When the image is dry, heat set the paint with either a heat gun or iron (both sides of the fabric should feel warm to the touch) . If using an iron, place a piece of cooking parchment paper or a Teflon Pressing Sheet over the stamp area to protect the surface of the iron. Allow to cool. If the image will not be colored, remove the freezer paper.
If coloring the image is desired, color either with permanent reinkers and a brush or textile fabric markes (either the ink or markers must be labeled suitable for fabric that will be laundered). Allow to dry; heat set (read above paragraph). Remove the freezer paper.
Any type of stamp can be used...clear, foam, rubber, in either bold or intricate designs. Don't, don't, don't pat the paint on the stamp with a foam brush...unless you want smeared and gloppy images. That patting technique is an absolutely lousy method for applying paint to a stamp. Another option is to apply paint evenly to a foam pad. After stamping, either rinse all paint from the pad or placed the paint pad in a zipped bag in the fridge. Depending upon the brand of paint, the pad will remain moist up to one week.
Generally it's best to turn garments inside out when laundering; some paints must be air-dried or dried in a cool dryer (read the label). Do not use citrus-based detergents for laundering; do not use glitter paint for stamping (OK to use for coloring images and accents); do not launder for one week (two weeks if glitter paint was used).
Although acrylic craft paints blended with a textile medium can be used, I do not recommend this method. There are several reasonably priced fabric paints on the market that are specifically formulated for fabric...you'll be happier with the long term results when these paints are used.
If paint did dry on either the brayer or stamp, KissOff will remove it (trust me, it does!). Dampen the brayer or stamp; rub a heavy layer of KO over the surface; allow to sit over night. Dampen a cheapo battery toothbrush ($5.00 cariety from the Dollar Store); scrub the surfaces until paint is removed. Rinse the brayer or stamp clean and allow to dry. In a few cases, a second application of KO will be required.
Under no circumstances will a regular pigment-based ink hold up to laundering...these inks do not contain the binder necessary to ensure permanancy on laundered fabrics. There are many inks suitable for laundered fabrics; my favorites are from Clearsnap (Ancient Page, Crafters, Fuild Chalk).
Have fun!
Embossing on Fabric??
