Fabric paint - how does it hold up to use and washing?

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02-16-2011, 01:37 PM

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sewgull

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Originally Posted by quiltsRfun

I don't know what type fabric paints you have in mind but I was given some dish towels that were painted with Tri-Chem paints 45 years ago. They were washed often and in hot water, sometimes with bleach. The fabric is wearing thin and the paints have faded but you can still see the design.

That sounds like some amazing paints. If the paint kind of lasts longer than the fibre.... well that's just amazing!

Just googled it, Tri-Chem have a website in the UK but only mail order, no online shop. I hadn't come across them before, do you happen to know why they don't seem to be around much? (I'm kind of assuming probably more difficult to apply or more toxic than modern fabric paints like setacolor or acrylics with medium, but what do I know...)

Ther were popular some 30 years ago. You have home parties, invited friendover, had fun. They just disappeared from the market, no idea why.

02-16-2011, 01:53 PM

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sweatnesNlite

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i am a mix media artiz quilter and i paint all the time. Offen i use spray paints not original intended for clothes, but they do ok and my feelin is that the breakdwon over time and laundry is part of my artiz vision and is a symbol. hope that helpz

02-16-2011, 02:17 PM

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before applying any sort of paint, make sure to wash your fabric in a good detergent(not soap) to remove residues, oils, chemicals, then

#1- use regular acrylic paints mixed with fabric medium if you can not use GOOD paints like Jacquards.

#2- iron your fabric to freezer paper first, but remember not to over saturate your fabric as that can cause puddling underneath.

#3- always air dry for 24 hours and then heat set from the back.