Category: Education
Printing with a Screen
August 17, 2016
Once your screen is made, you’re ready to print. Gather some supplies and check out the video for step-by-step instructions. Supplies: Screen Squeegee Fabric Screen printing ink (available at most local art stores or online); make sure it is appropriate to the kind of fabric you are printing on. Padded table Flat pins or t-pins […]
Apply Powdered Dye with a Spray Bottle for Vibrant Colors
August 11, 2016
To see more of this technique and learn a few others, click here to take my online class. Why it’s awesome: This super easy technique creates stunning streaks of color on your fabric, with very little effort. This technique is hard to repeat but it’s so fun that you’ll want to experiment rather than recreate, anyway. But, […]
Applying Discharge Paste to Fabric to Remove Color
August 2, 2016
To see this entire video and learn more about printing on fabric check out my online course. Follow this link and get 50% off the list price. What it does: Removes color from natural fiber (protein or cellulose) fabric. Why it’s used: The paste is thicker than bleach and therefore easier to control to create […]
Burning and Melting Fabric
July 27, 2016
What is it? Changing the surface texture of fabric using a heat gun and quick even movements. Why it’s awesome: You can create amazing bubbled effects on synthetic fabrics or scorched and burned patterns on natural fabrics. But, as always, do a few samples. Some fabrics melt quickly while others take a few minutes. Experiment […]
Making A Screen For Printing
July 19, 2016
Before you can screen print you need to make a screen. The first step in that process is to stretch screen-printing fabric over a wooden frame. Next, you’ll waterproof the screen using duct tape so that it can be used repeatedly. Supplies: Wooden stretcher bars- often used to stretch canvases for painting Screen printing mesh […]
Screen Printing Made Easy
July 13, 2016
Click here to get a 50% discount on this course. Learn the skills needed to create a screen using one of your designs and then print it onto t-shirts or fabric at home, without the need for a dark room. Master Screen-Printing Techniques and Turn Your Original Designs Into Money Making T-shirts. · Learn how […]
Applying Fiber Etch
July 5, 2016
Fiber Etch Fiber etch is also known as burn out or devore. Fiber etch is the brand name of the chemical used to remove the fibers from the surface of fabric. (Watch this video for a detailed introduction and then scroll down to see a video showing you how to apply fiber etch. For a […]
Printing on Fabric: Five Techniques to Get You Started
Printing on Fabric: Five Techniques to Get You Started is your answer to boring old fabric from your local craft store. Learn how to take your fabrics from basic to extraordinary with a few simple techniques. Click here to receive 50% off of the list price for this course. Learn Textile Techniques to Get Your […]
Burn Test to Determine Fiber Content of Fabric
May 24, 2016
When you are unsure of the fiber content of a fabric the easiest way to find out what it is, is to do a burn test. First, gather a few supplies: Leather gloves to protect your hands, Tweezers or a pair of pliers to hold the fabric, A lighter or matches Most importantly, a bowl […]