You’ve probably watched a few videos by now and are excited about getting started. Below you will find a basic list of necessary tools and supplies to get you painting beautiful designs.
Jan 252012
May 282011
This is a great concern for most new fabric artists and art wearers . Whenever you are selecting your paints, read the labels; not all paints are the same.
May 282011
So you just want to paint but turn the headache of reproduction over to the professionals. I guess that’s just another way of working smart and not so hard. Well there’s nothing wrong with that. In fact with a little help from the professionals you can have your work
May 282011
Reproducing your art from home is time and money well spent. Unless of course you wish to outsource a company to do this for you. In any event there are several ways you can do this to transfer your artwork to a number of surfaces. So depending on your time and resources this method of duplication can be very, very [...]
May 282011
Whether you are an artist, designer or a crafter you may find this post quite helpful to you. The sample fabric shown was a mere 8×10 swatch of a fabric that was painted and then printed on fabric. Now you can create fabric yardage with your very own art work just like this. So whether you’re sewing clothes or in [...]
May 282011
I’d like to share a few ideas for you to consider. Below are samples of items to stir your thinking towards what you may wish to create or paint on in the future. As you are pretty much aware by now, fabric painting is not limited to framed artwork or tee shirts.
May 282011
I am sharing this information for those who are selling or considering selling their products. This has been my personal experience and I hope it will help you in some way. I have had the opportunity over the past 20-plus years to work with, hire and sub-contract artists, sewing machine operators and contractors and creative people in general. I have [...]
May 282011
While this area may not be large, over time you will add other tools and equipment to your supply arsenal. A modest space is always useful for this purpose. One of the tools most fabric painters
May 282011
As many design professionals know, choosing a contractor to produce your wares can be somewhat harrowing to say the least. Although not all of them are dishonest, there are many who prey on newbie designers excited about getting their product off to market. This desperation often leads designers to dropping their guard rather than being more discerning.
May 212011
In painting on fabrics the basic elements of design are what will really help you to compose your work of art. These are somewhat important to have in the back of your mind as you paint. While I don’t approach fabric painting with any degree of strictness, the six components or elements in design are certainly good for you