To create dimensional lines, hold bottle like a pencil and gently hold tip to the surface. Always hold the applicator tip against the fabric, squeeze and drag tip along fabric surface so that paint seeps into fibers. This is what bonds the paint to the fabric.
For raised line work, hold bottle at an angle, allowing more paint to escape. For flat line work, hold bottle straight up and down, allowing less paint to escape.
To make a comma shape, hold bottle straight up and down and squeeze out a dot of color, pulling it toward you and quickly releasing pressure. Paint will naturally form a graduated tip.
A comma can quickly turn into a heart by adding a second comma as a mirror image with tips touching.
Dimensional designs need "flex points" on fabric for durability and movement. Do not make long continuous lines. Instead, make a 3-4" line, pick up the tip and start again by placing the tip just past the end of your first line. Repeat until you've created the desired length.
How do I vary the type of line I can paint with Puff paint?
How do I vary the type of line I can paint with Puff paint?
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How do you dye fabric in the washing machine?
The easiest way to dye in a washing machine is to use Tulip Dye Pods in a High Efficiency (HE) washing machine. Dye pods are simply placed into the machine with your fabric and some salt. Keep in mind dye works best on 100% cotton, linen, ramie and rayon. Run a cycle with hot water, remove dye pod and run a second cycle with fabric to remove excess dye. Run an empty cycle to clean machine and you’re done! Delicate or knit garments may be better suited for hand dyeing techniques. Use the garment special care instructions as an indication if machine dyeing is ideal for your knit item. Proceed with caution, and for best dyeing results never overload the machine. Rubber or plastic parts may become tinted after dyeing, this will not affect your laundry but may be permanent. What Can Be Dyed in the Washing Machine Smaller load:underwear, scarves, shrugs & wraps, socks & tights, short or long sleeve T-shirts, button-down shirts & light vests, pillow slips, table runners Medium load:sweats & denim, skirts, dresses & pants, tablecloths, heavier denim jackets, sweaters, hand towel sets, non-rubber backed mats, smaller sheet sets, heavy robes Largest load:large slipcovers, larger sheet sets, duvet covers, bedspreads. Large/bulky material: is not ideal for front load washing machines. Bulky/long fabric: may need to be manually redistributed mid-cycle in top-loader machines.
Can you dye polyester?
Polyester is a tricky fabric to dye, especially if it is 100% polyester. Polyester is a synthetic fabric made from petroleum, making it resistant to dye absorption. We recommend natural fibers like 100% cotton and rayon for the sharpest and brightest results.
Can you dye a necktie?
Yes, neckties with natural fibers like silk or cotton can be dyed. Synthetic fibers like 100% polyester cannot.
