How to Brush Paint on Fabric by Anna Joyce

All levels | 25 min 37 sec

Overview
Introduction00:41

Materials
Materials01:09

Prepping Workspace and Painting Fabric
Painting on canvas07:09
Painting on cotton07:07
Painting on silk09:31

Taught by Anna Joyce

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Expand your fabric options by learning how to paint your own elegant designs on plain yardage. Whether you're into stripes or prefer a more splattered approach, Anna Joyce demonstrates several painting techniques. The effects will vary depending on the textile you're using and whether the fabric is wet or dry, but experimenting with the brushstrokes is half the fun. Anna will show you how to hand paint several yards of cotton, silk, and canvas fabric and heat-set the paint so it will be ready to use for anything imaginable, from sewing garments to quilting projects.

Here’s what you’ll need:

Several yards of silk, cotton or canvas
Swatches of fabric
Jacquard Dye-Na-Flow Paint (shown here in 813 Turquoise, 809 Magenta, and 829 Black)
Painter’s palette
Water
Rags
Assorted paintbrushes, including a 2”-wide hardware store paintbrush, a 1 ½”-wide soft-bristle paintbrush, and a No. 12 round paintbrush
Artist’s tape
Large quilting ruler
Water bottle for spritzing
Iron and ironing surface
Apron
Protective cover for table surface

Downloads:

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Learn how to:

Test materials on swatches before painting on yardage
“Dry brush” paint in different styles
Create a splatter paint effect
Use a ruler as a guide for painting stripes
Freehand paint stripes
Work with large expanses of yardage
Heat set fabric
Paint on wet silk

What you’ll get:

Learn several painting techniques to create your own elegant designs on plain fabric
4 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
Detailed supplies list
Step-by-step expert instruction from designer Anna Joyce
The ability to leave comments, ask questions, and interact with other students