Beyond the silkscreen itself, there are other ways to paint on canvas. The simplest is by using brushes and specific paint for it.
Today you can choose from a wide range of textile paints or choose acrylic paint like System 3 that is also suitable for painting on canvas.
Painting on canvas with brush, in principle it does not have great mystery, but we want to give you some brief tips that will help you to take the first steps in a professional way doing a clean and careful work.
Brushes : it is important to have a varied cast of brushes. Not many are necessary, but as different as possible. We recommend at least three initials, until you find out which ones are best suited to your way of painting:
Frame and cat or tweezers. It is important to have a good frame that allows you to have the fabric taut and fixed. If we do not stretch the fabric, wrinkles may arise that cause our brush to not slide properly.
Make the drawing. To make the drawing you can raise it freehand with a pencil, trying not to mark the fabric much or trace a previously made drawing. In a few fabrics you can directly trace the drawing, for the majority it will be necessary to use a tracing paper. Another option is to make a template of paper, cardboard or plastic and color its outline.
Have you seen all the colors we have to paint your clothes? Choose yours here:
Paint loading. It is preferable to begin by subtly covering the sections that we want to paint and then adding more color. We can always add paint, but on canvas it is very difficult to remove it in case of too much power.
Drying times. It is very important to respect the times recommended by the manufacturer to perform the first wash, as well as to follow the instructions for ironing. Generally it should be ironed on the reverse of where the work is located, unless the manufacturer indicates otherwise.
Upgrade!
A artist has reminded us of something very important to keep in mind: When you make a design on a support with more than one layer, such as a t-shirt, you must place a cardboard or plastic in the middle. In this way you will protect, for example, the back of the shirt, and if the ink passes it will remain in the cardboard.
Following these tips there are no excuses for not putting a tablecloth in line with each of the seasons, with this as an example, you can start preparing Christmas tablecloths.
As you have seen, painting on canvas is quite simple if these 5 tips are taken into consideration. We hope you find it useful and, if you have any other advice to give to those who have never worked on canvas, please share them with us !!!
Special paints for fabric.
Paint brushes on synthetic hair fabric, and firm hair, with soft brush you can not paint on the fabric.
As for the fabric it is preferable that they are natural fibers. You can also paint synthetic fibers but it is advisable to do a test to see the result before starting work.
Before starting the work we will wash the cloth and iron it in order to remove the sizing that the new fabrics have. Next we will propose the design, which we can do directly freehand or by tracing the design with a yellow tracing. We can also use stencil templates or stamps for stamping.
Under the fabric we will put a blotting paper, if we do not have we can use newspaper, and if necessary we will put a tablex or hard cardboard to paint on a rigid surface (in the case of t-shirts).
Graphite pencil, colored pencils, eraser, ruler, square, compass, angle meter, measuring tape, permanent ink marker.
Colored tracing paper, we recommend using preferably light tones that less stain the surface and are visible on both light and dark backgrounds.
Vegetable paper, tissue paper, graph paper, white paper and cardboard, acetate foil, template plastic.
Transferable and erasable ink marker pen; It goes easily with water.
Water-borne ink pen or "ghost pencil"; disappears into the air within 24 - 48 hours of its application.
Make a preliminary sketch and decide the composition.
Adapt the chosen drawings to the appropriate size.
To enlarge or reduce the size of the drawing we recommend the use of a photocopier.
If we work on fabric, we use tracing paper, better in light colors, such as yellow that will be visible and does not stain the fabric. Another option is the use of a transferable ink marker.
In simple designs, where we fit the motifs freehand or to mark and delimit the design of the composition, we use an autoborrable ink marker pen or a seamstress pencil. •
In silk pieces, the simplest thing is to place the drawing under the silk and for transparency with a self-tapping marker or a pen that disappears with the washes, we draw the lines of the design on the silk.
You can also use templates to paint that with sponge makes it easy.
There are different techniques for painting on canvas, and choosing one or the other will depend on the type of fabric, the effect we want to create and our personal skills . What is important in all cases is to respect the drying times (or fixing temperatures in case of using silk) and follow the manufacturer's instructions as to the times that must elapse before washing the garment.
One of the most used tricks and home remedies is to paint cloth with a brush is easy and probably, along with the markers, the most suitable option for beginners. You will need to:
Brushes, at least three . A flat and wide one to paint large surfaces, a round and fat one for areas where you want to apply more paint and a thin one to profile and create details.
Frame and tweezers to keep the fabric fixed and tensioned . If it is a fabric with several layers, such as clothing, you have to put a cardboard between both layers so that the paint does not pass.
Tracing paper to capture any image on the fabric. The drawing can also be done directly with a brush, freehand, if you have the ability to do so.
Once the drawing is done, you just need to add paint. The fabric is a more absorbent support than paper or canvas, and it is difficult to remove paint if we use more, so it is advisable to use as little paint as possible and repeat the operation until we are satisfied.
The use of brush allows a lot of freedom, since you can paint anything you can think of and, if you are skilled, you can choose to create the design on the fly, freehand. That way each work will be completely different from the others . But you can also use templates to recreate shapes, applying the template and painting inside or around it. This technique is called stenciling.
The salt absorbs moisture and, with it, attracts the paint towards itself, creating points of concentration of color and areas of very diluted and lighter color . The shapes that can be created with this technique are almost endless, and will vary depending on the size of the salt crystals, the humidity in the fabric and the environmental humidity, so it is advisable to work in a dry and stable environment .
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| A to Z Guide For Fabric Painting |
Today you can choose from a wide range of textile paints or choose acrylic paint like System 3 that is also suitable for painting on canvas.
Painting on canvas with brush, in principle it does not have great mystery, but we want to give you some brief tips that will help you to take the first steps in a professional way doing a clean and careful work.
Brushes : it is important to have a varied cast of brushes. Not many are necessary, but as different as possible. We recommend at least three initials, until you find out which ones are best suited to your way of painting:
- - Flat, of medium width for the wider sections.
- - Fat round, style nº12 for the sections in which you have to cover with a greater layer of paint.
- - Fine round, to be able to make all the details you need.
Frame and cat or tweezers. It is important to have a good frame that allows you to have the fabric taut and fixed. If we do not stretch the fabric, wrinkles may arise that cause our brush to not slide properly.
Make the drawing. To make the drawing you can raise it freehand with a pencil, trying not to mark the fabric much or trace a previously made drawing. In a few fabrics you can directly trace the drawing, for the majority it will be necessary to use a tracing paper. Another option is to make a template of paper, cardboard or plastic and color its outline.
Have you seen all the colors we have to paint your clothes? Choose yours here:
Paint loading. It is preferable to begin by subtly covering the sections that we want to paint and then adding more color. We can always add paint, but on canvas it is very difficult to remove it in case of too much power.
Drying times. It is very important to respect the times recommended by the manufacturer to perform the first wash, as well as to follow the instructions for ironing. Generally it should be ironed on the reverse of where the work is located, unless the manufacturer indicates otherwise.
Upgrade!
A artist has reminded us of something very important to keep in mind: When you make a design on a support with more than one layer, such as a t-shirt, you must place a cardboard or plastic in the middle. In this way you will protect, for example, the back of the shirt, and if the ink passes it will remain in the cardboard.
Following these tips there are no excuses for not putting a tablecloth in line with each of the seasons, with this as an example, you can start preparing Christmas tablecloths.
As you have seen, painting on canvas is quite simple if these 5 tips are taken into consideration. We hope you find it useful and, if you have any other advice to give to those who have never worked on canvas, please share them with us !!!
DIY CRAFTS: HOW TO DO THE PAINTING ON CANVAS
Tutorial made and sent by an artist.Materials:
Special paints for fabric.
Paint brushes on synthetic hair fabric, and firm hair, with soft brush you can not paint on the fabric.
As for the fabric it is preferable that they are natural fibers. You can also paint synthetic fibers but it is advisable to do a test to see the result before starting work.
- Design taken out of tissue paper.
- Tracing paper.
- Waterborne ink pen or marker pen.
Technique :
Before starting the work we will wash the cloth and iron it in order to remove the sizing that the new fabrics have. Next we will propose the design, which we can do directly freehand or by tracing the design with a yellow tracing. We can also use stencil templates or stamps for stamping.
Under the fabric we will put a blotting paper, if we do not have we can use newspaper, and if necessary we will put a tablex or hard cardboard to paint on a rigid surface (in the case of t-shirts).
- Once we have finished painting, we remove the blotting paper and / or let it dry for 24 hours, then we will iron it upside down at the maximum temperature that the fabric supports and without steam for 2 or 3 minutes to fix the color.
- After 48 hours, the cloth can be washed in cold water with the normal care that corresponds to the fabric.
Notes :
- When painting with textile paint, always work from the center of your design outwards to avoid stains.
- When you want that when painting a plush the fabric does not rise, place a piece of organza fabric on top of it so that you paint on top and the plush fabric is not disheveled, in addition the paint is very soft and flexible
- With the colors for fabric It is possible to paint, stench, print and experience new techniques on all kinds of cotton, linen, jute, silk fabrics, mixed even with synthetic fibers.
Basic materials and tools for drawings and designs:
Graphite pencil, colored pencils, eraser, ruler, square, compass, angle meter, measuring tape, permanent ink marker.
Colored tracing paper, we recommend using preferably light tones that less stain the surface and are visible on both light and dark backgrounds.
Vegetable paper, tissue paper, graph paper, white paper and cardboard, acetate foil, template plastic.
Transferable and erasable ink marker pen; It goes easily with water.
Water-borne ink pen or "ghost pencil"; disappears into the air within 24 - 48 hours of its application.
Tracking Technique :
Make a preliminary sketch and decide the composition.
Adapt the chosen drawings to the appropriate size.
To enlarge or reduce the size of the drawing we recommend the use of a photocopier.
- If we do not have access to a photocopier, we can use the grid method: we draw a grid on the original motif, we decide the size of the drawing and, according to it, we draw another grid, copying the drawing frame by frame, following the design grid original.
- Mark and transfer the chosen design on the surface to be decorated.
- It is convenient to hold the drawing with adhesive tape or pins so that it does not move while we transfer it.
If we work on fabric, we use tracing paper, better in light colors, such as yellow that will be visible and does not stain the fabric. Another option is the use of a transferable ink marker.
In simple designs, where we fit the motifs freehand or to mark and delimit the design of the composition, we use an autoborrable ink marker pen or a seamstress pencil. •
In silk pieces, the simplest thing is to place the drawing under the silk and for transparency with a self-tapping marker or a pen that disappears with the washes, we draw the lines of the design on the silk.
You can also use templates to paint that with sponge makes it easy.
How to paint on canvas: techniques for beginners
There are different techniques for painting on canvas, and choosing one or the other will depend on the type of fabric, the effect we want to create and our personal skills . What is important in all cases is to respect the drying times (or fixing temperatures in case of using silk) and follow the manufacturer's instructions as to the times that must elapse before washing the garment.
Drawings on fabric with marker
In many craft stores there are specific markers for painting on canvas, especially on cotton fabrics . The markers are easy to use, cheaper than most paints and the best option if you want to paint with children, since there is less danger of staining and their use does not require great skill. If you use markers, you can look for drawings to paint on canvas on the internet . There are many to copy.How to paint on fabric with brush
To follow the explanation, we share a video so you don't lose any detail:One of the most used tricks and home remedies is to paint cloth with a brush is easy and probably, along with the markers, the most suitable option for beginners. You will need to:
Brushes, at least three . A flat and wide one to paint large surfaces, a round and fat one for areas where you want to apply more paint and a thin one to profile and create details.
Frame and tweezers to keep the fabric fixed and tensioned . If it is a fabric with several layers, such as clothing, you have to put a cardboard between both layers so that the paint does not pass.
Tracing paper to capture any image on the fabric. The drawing can also be done directly with a brush, freehand, if you have the ability to do so.
Once the drawing is done, you just need to add paint. The fabric is a more absorbent support than paper or canvas, and it is difficult to remove paint if we use more, so it is advisable to use as little paint as possible and repeat the operation until we are satisfied.
The use of brush allows a lot of freedom, since you can paint anything you can think of and, if you are skilled, you can choose to create the design on the fly, freehand. That way each work will be completely different from the others . But you can also use templates to recreate shapes, applying the template and painting inside or around it. This technique is called stenciling.
Paint spray fabric
Painting with spray fabric can be very simple if you choose to use templates, and something more complicated if you prefer to draw freehand, such as graffiti, but in the latter case the results can be fantastic. In addition, the spray is the ideal technique for painting repetitive patterns , since it is a very fast technique. To draw these patterns you can use a template, masking tape (you must always use one that is easy to take off), or use the technique of batik, which consists of applying cold wax on the areas of the fabric where we do not want to be adhere the paint.Stamping fabric with stamps
Another interesting and very original option is the floral pattern with stamps . For this we can use purchased tampons, but we can also create our own stamps from soap tablets (carving the pill with a buril or knife) or even use everyday objects with relief (bottle caps, sheets, shoe soles, coins ... )Salt technique for silk
A last option to create original effects on fabric and that is usually used with silk is the technique of salt, which consists of painting on a damp cloth and then applying a little salt on it, either spreading it throughout the fabric or in piles.The salt absorbs moisture and, with it, attracts the paint towards itself, creating points of concentration of color and areas of very diluted and lighter color . The shapes that can be created with this technique are almost endless, and will vary depending on the size of the salt crystals, the humidity in the fabric and the environmental humidity, so it is advisable to work in a dry and stable environment .
A to Z Guide For Fabric Painting
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