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• Method 2 of 4: Choosing Materials
• Method 3 of 4: Painting on fabric
• Method 4 of 4: Adding Decorations
• Tips
• What do you need

1 Choose a fabric. For painting on fabric, it is best to use natural, washable fabrics or natural blends such as 50/50 cotton / polyester.

2 Wash the fabric so it doesn't shrink after you color it. Use regular detergent and do not use fabric softener when drying.

3 Use a barrier between the front and back of the fabric. You can use a large board, soft cardboard, or wax paper between two layers of fabric to prevent paint from seeping to the other side.

4 Secure the fabric in place using safety pins. Insert a pin into each corner to prevent the fabric from gathering or changing position.

Method 2 of 4: Choosing Materials

1. 1 Choose a fabric paint in a bottle for precise lines. Hold the bottle as you would a pencil and press down on it to release the paint. Make sure you touch the tip of the bottle to the fabric to prevent the paint from bleeding.
2. 2 An alternative way is to buy fabric paint that you can apply with brushes. This type of paint allows you to mix colors before applying them to the fabric.
3. 3 Choose brushes depending on the effect you want to create.
   • Shadow brushes have a thin edge that allows you to create clean lines and paint over large areas.
   • Linear brushes have long or short tapered bristles which are ideal for long strokes.
   • Retouching brushes have fine bristles and are great for blending colors and making short, hard strokes.

Method 3 of 4: Painting on fabric

1. 1 Draw your sketch on paper with a pencil. It's a good idea to try out a few color combinations on this template before transferring it to the fabric.
2. 2 Use a pencil or disappearing pen to transfer the design onto the fabric. For dark fabrics, it is best to use a white pencil.
   • If you want to follow a predefined pattern exactly, cut out a stencil and trace around on the fabric. Glue the stencil to the fabric using construction tape to keep it from moving.
   • If you are confident in your abilities, you can paint directly onto the fabric.
3. 3 Take the tool you will be drawing with and color in the drawing you just outlined. Don't forget to paint over the outlines so they won't be visible.
4. 4 To create the appearance of water-based paint, mix the paint with water until it is the consistency of writing ink. Dip a thin brush in a solution of paint and water and stroke in a horizontal motion.
   • Spray lightly on the fabric with water using a spray bottle after you finish painting to allow the strokes to creep slightly as you transition from color to color.
   • If the paint starts to creep too much or too quickly, take a hair dryer and dry that part to stop the process.
5. 5 To spray paint your stencil, use fabric spray paint. Fabric Spray Paint dries faster than other paints and allows you to fill intricate stencils.
6. 6 Use a comb brush to create texture. You can add variety and depth by simply combining paint in small areas. Be careful not to mix the wrong colors.
7. 7 When you are finished painting, leave the paint to dry for 24 hours and do not wash the fabric for 72 hours after dyeing.

Method 4 of 4: Adding Decorations

1. 1 Let your fabric shine with rhinestones. Simply sprinkle the rhinestones of your choice over the wet paint. Let the paint dry completely.
2. 2 Add 3D decorations like buttons and emerald stones. Apply a drop of fabric dye to the fabric, the same color as the decoration. If the fabric dye is not strong enough, use fabric glue.
3. 3 Cut the pattern out of the sponge with scissors and lightly dip the soft side into fabric paint. Press down on it well and evenly.

Tips

• Bleach can be used to get rid of the paint before it sets.
• If you made a mistake, use a solution of water and alcohol to correct the mistake.
• Practice on paper towels before transferring the design to the fabric.
• If the paint bottle gets clogged, try to remove the tip, rinse with warm water and poke a hole in the opening with a pin.
• Do not thin the paint too much if using water.
• If your mistake is not erased, you can always cover it up with decorations.

What do you need

• Fabric 50/50 cotton / polyester
• Fabric paint (bottle, spray or brush)
• Cardboard, board, or wax paper to create a paint barrier
• Safety pins
• Pencil, vanishing pen, or white pencil
• Jewelry of your choice (optional)