Let's Do Some More Painting!
Simply iron on the design, and you're ready to paint! The only trick is to make certain that you have chosen fabrics that can tolerate the high heat that is necessary to transfer the design.
Join me for a quick tutorial to see just how easy it is to use a hot iron transfer. The only hard part is choosing which design you will want to use on your accessories!
Connie's Hot Iron Transfer Tutorial Photos (c) 2010 All Rights Reserved
Table of Contents
- Hot Iron Transfers
- Position The Transfer Onto The Canvas Tote
- Press With A Hot Iron, But Do NOT Use Steam
- The Transferred Image
- Place A Piece Of Wax Paper Inside The Tote To Prevent Paint From Bleeding Through
- Add Textile Medium To The Paint
- ...And Blend Well
- Select Your Color Palette
- Basecoat The Entire Picture
- Use Sharpie Pens For Details
- Painting Supplies
- Textile Medium & Fabric Brushes
- Textile Medium
- Fabric Paintbrushes
- Create Your Own Transfers
- Aunt Martha's Transfer Paper
- Whimsical Kitten
- Whimsical Pups
- Transferring Designs Onto Other Surfaces
- Need More Crafting???
- Thank-You For Crafting With Us...
- Guest Book
Hot Iron Transfers
Position The Transfer Onto The Canvas Tote
Press With A Hot Iron, But Do NOT Use Steam
Hold The Transfer Firmly In Place So You Get A Clear Transfer
The Transferred Image
Place A Piece Of Wax Paper Inside The Tote To Prevent Paint From Bleeding Through
Add Textile Medium To The Paint
...And Blend Well
Select Your Color Palette
Basecoat The Entire Picture
Use Sharpie Pens For Details
Isn't She Just Too Cute!??
Painting Supplies
Textile Medium & Fabric Brushes
Fabric Brushes Are Stiffer Than Regular Paintbrushes So You Can Press The Paint Into The Fabric
Textile Medium
Plaid Delta 8-Ounce Textile Medium Acrylic Paint Ceramcoat
Amazon Price: $6.35 (as of 06/01/2012)
Decorative painting on fabric offers endless opportunities for self expression in wearable art. Textile medium keeps your fabric soft and pliable, and also makes your design machine washable.
Wash painted items on delicate, and do not use an iron directly on the painted design.
Fabric Paintbrushes
Fabric Brushes 4pc Set
Amazon Price: $7.99 (as of 06/01/2012)
Fabric brushes are stiffer than normal brushes so you can press the paint into the fibers of your fabric. I highly recommend this set of brushes for your fabric painting projects.
Create Your Own Transfers
Hot Iron Transfer Pencils 2/Pkg
Amazon Price: $2.55 (as of 06/01/2012)
You can create your own transfers by using coloring books or any other drawing that appeals to you! Simply trace the design with Aunt Martha's Transfer pencil, then iron onto your fabric following the manufacturer's instructions.
Aunt Martha's Transfer Paper
Aunt Martha's 8.5-Inch by 12-Inch Tracing Paper, 50-Sheet
Amazon Price: $3.60 (as of 06/01/2012)
Whimsical Kitten
Cheerful Year
Amazon Price: (as of 06/01/2012)
Whimsical Pups
Transferring Designs Onto Other Surfaces
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JoshK47
Feb 4, 2012 @ 11:08 am | delete
- Excellent info here! Blessed by a SquidAngel!
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Intuitive
Sep 14, 2011 @ 10:18 am | delete
- Fun lens! I've seen those transfers but hadn't thought of using regular acrylics with them.
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Jun 3, 2010 @ 3:52 am | delete
- Great lens, welcome to the: linen fabric wholesale
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Sylvestermouse
Feb 25, 2010 @ 9:41 am | delete
- Since I am not an artist, transfers have been my saving grace on many projects. This is an excellent step by step instruction lens. I had to giggle a bit at your paint palette. I have always used paper plates too. Angel Blessed and added to my Squid Angel Mouse Tracks lens.
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