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Dye-Na-Flow Paints

BASICS: Adding a Painted Background with Dy-Na-Flow

Dye-Na-Flow dyes are highly-concentrated, free-flowing fabric
paint that simulates dyes. They can be applied to pre-washed fabric and
used for a background before or after a stenciled design is applied.
Allow stencil paint to dry before proceeding. And remember, liquid
paints spread out a little on their own, so plan for the extra space.
Let dry, then heat set color by using a dry iron on the reverse side of
project (on an old pillow case), ironing for three minutes on a dry
setting appropriate for the fabric used.

TIP:#1: Wash in cool water. (It is recommended by Jacquard
to use Synthrapol detergant.)

1. To add a background to the entire item before stenciling, pre-wash your
t-shirt without using fabric softener, (and just run canvas bags under
water-my package says the bags need no pre-washing). Wring out the fabric
gently and lay flat on a waterproof surface. Do NOT allow to dry. If your
fabric begins to dry too soon, spritz it with water. The following two
background techniques are "salt techniques".


Technique A: Scrunch the bag up with fingers until it is in a
tight round shape, but flat. Note: Scrunch the fabric tighter then the
photo which was taken after both colors were applied.

Technique B: Fold the bag horizontally or vertically in a fan fold as
tight as posible. Note: The second photo shows the tote after
the salt has been added.

2. Add your first chosen Dye-Na-Flow color (Periwinkle) to the top areas of the
bag leaving some white areas, fairly generously. Loosen the scrunch of the bag so
you see more white and add your second color (Magenta) over white areas AND
over SOME of the first color areas to blend the two colors. Mixing these two
colors will give you hues of violet and lilac where they overlap. The
paints will dry lighter since the tote was wet!


3. Apply coarse salt randomly to fabric immediately while the fabric
is still very WET. Allow fabric to dry completely (this will take a
long time, but you can use a heat tool, 4" away from the fabric, to speed up
the process). The salt crystals will begin to soak up the dye as it dries.

TIP #2: The wetter the fabric is when you begin to paint with Dye-Na-Flow paints,
the lighter (less saturated) the colors will be after they dry.

TIP #3: You do not want to use Dye-Na-Flow paints for stenciling with a
stencil brush. They are liquid and very saturated, so they will
seep under your stencil and ruin the design.



TIP #4: If you add some water to your fabric or to Dye-Na-Flow paints, for
a less saturated 'wash' look, remember that the paint will spread
out even further beyond your brush stroke then usual, so plan
for this when painting.

Here are two examples of Dye-Na-Flow colors that blend very well
when overlapped: Scarlet (#805), Bright Orange (#803), Magenta (#809)
and Sun Yellow (#801) ("LOVE" T-Shirt); OR Turquoise (#813),
Azure Blue (#814) with Chartreuse (#818) and Sun Yellow (#801)
("Summer" teen girl Background").


BASICS: Stenciling with Lumiere Fabric Paints

To stencil, dip just the tips of the brush bristles into the paint, dab a
little excess off onto a plastic lid, (this way it can still be used) and use
a 'pouncing' (up and down) motion to fill in the open areas of the stencil
design. Always watch for any lifting of a portion of the stencil while
working and press it back in place. I am also used to holding the stencil down
close to where I am stenciling.

TIP #5: Whenever you are stenciling, you want to use a thicker paint such
as Lumiere 3D or Lumiere paints. Both have worked beautifully
on my fabric projects.

TIP #6: It is very important for the life of your stencils, to remove
the stencil and any masking tape, slowly. Then, immediately clean the
top and bottom of the stencil with a soft scrub brush and dish soap.
Place a few paper towels under the stencil as shown in step 8 of the
"Peacock Tote". To clean your stencil brush, swirl it in the palm of your
hand under running water adding a little hand soap occasionally, until
the water from the brush is clear.

TIP#7: Lumiere paints must be fixed (heat set) to become washable.
Here are two ways to accomplish that.

~Ironing: This is the best method. Use a dry iron and iron on the reverse
side on the appropriate setting for the fabric and
continue to move iron for 3 minutes.

~In a Clothes Dryer: Have the dryer on as hot a temperature as the
fabric will take for about 35 to 45 minutes.


BASICS: Lumiere 3D Paints

These metallic & dimensional paints are perfect for embellishing and writing
on your totes and t's. They can be used directly from the bottle tip or
with the addition of the three sizes of fine line tips (5mm, 7mm and 9mm).

TIP: #8: Dry and heat set your brush-on Lumiere paints BEFORE adding
Lumiere 3D. The 3D paints are completely washable after allowing
your fabric to dry for 72 hours. The true color develops when dry.

Peacock Canvas Tote Project


1. If you desire, you can iron on a printed inkjet transfer (of a peacock)
and allow the image to cool, before painting. Follow
instructions on the transfer package.

2. Since my plan is to paint the top 3/4" of the fabric bag rim with
Lumiere paint (covers very opaque), I didn't tape the edge before
painting the background.
(Usually you will want to tape off any
areas of your fabric that you want
to remain white. If so, press
the taped edges flat!)

3. Place the tote under running water until it is 'wet, then wring it
out. Place it on a protected waterproof surface and smooth it out flat.

4. Use a wide flat paintbrush to apply Dye-Na-Flow Chartreuse (shown),
Turquoise and then Sun Yellow, fairly generously to your bag. Keep
the paint at least 1/4" from the transfer image. Apply the paint with
vertical strokes, overlapping colors which create new added color
mixes. Be generous with the paint as it will dry lighter.

5. Paint the straps of the tote solid Dye-Na-Flow Turquoise, keeping
the ends a little white, to allow for spreading. While the bag, (not
straps) is still very wet, sprinkle coarse salt in random areas over
the entire painted surface. While drying, (you can use a heat tool
(4" away from the bag to speed the process). The salt will soak up the
paint and create a wonderful speckled effect when dry.


6. This photo shows the tote in the process of drying. You can already see
speckles appearing. A little paint seeped under my image but hardly showed once
it dried. When dry, brush away the salt.


7. Make sure you can read "TheCraftersWorkshop.Com" on the bottom edge of the
stencil. That is the side to stencil on. Spray the BACK of the Peacock
stencil with stencil adhesive. Follow any setting time on the can. Press the entire
stencil in place. You will now use a "Masking Technique" which allows you to
stencil a design which appears to be behind the transferred image. Tape off the
"image area" ON THE STENCIL (not the image), so paint will not get onto it! Begin
stenciling the feathers with Pearl Turquoise Lumiere paint, with a 3/8" stencil
brush. Dip the brush into the paint and use a pouncing motion to stencil. Stencil
the feather stems while shading the inner area of the feathers with Indigo Lumiere,
this time using a 1/4" stencil brush.


8. Remove stencil and any masking tape, slowly and clean the stencil and
your brush (See TIP #6, under "Stenciling with Fabric Paints" above).


9. Next, you can embellish the design by adding a thin line of Warm Gold Lumiere
3D paint to the top edge of the feather circle areas. Remove the clear lid from the
3D paint and replace it with a Jacquard gray 7mm finer tip. Press the tip onto the
bottle tip firmly, (but not too hard or the tip could split). Test the paint on
paper towel until it is flowing evenly. Apply a curved line to the top of the
feather circles. Clean the tip well with a knitting needle under water.


10. Secure a white 5mm tip to the 3D Turquoise (#218). Fill in the feather
teardrop shapes and place a small bright blue rhinestone in the center of each (see
close up). When dry, add a broken, slightly zagged line of Turquoise paint, right on
the edge of the transfer image, to give it a finished look. Place a white 5mm tip on
a bottle of Lumiere 3D Warm Gold 3D (#804) paint and add dots over the dark dots on
the peacock image feathers. Add small turquoise rhinestones into the dots and press
in place with a knitting needle point. Lumiere 3D paint also works as a strong glue
for rhinestones and beads.


"LOVE" T-Shirt Project


1. Wash your t-shirt and do not use fabric softener. Do NOT dry the shirt, instead,
place it on a waterproof protected surface. Follow the "BASICS Technique A" above
for "Adding a Background", scrunching the fabric, adding Scarlet Dye-Na-Flow
paint, then Bright Orange and then Sun Yellow with a large flat brush, overlapping
areas as you go. You may fill in the shirt with color or leave areas of white (see
the difference on the front and back view of the t-shirt above).

2. Hang shirt over a protected work surface on a plastic hanger to dry. Remove
from hanger and place your plastic covered 'shirt
board' into the t-shirt.


3. When paints are dry, center and stencil the letters "L" "O" "V" "E"
using the "Mixed-Up Alpha" (#TCW272) stencil, across the chest area. Use
a paint mixture of 1 part Scarlet and 1 part Magenta Lumiere paint mixed
on a palette, with a 1/4" stencil brush. Clean your stencil and
brush as directed in TIP #6 of "Stenciling with
Fabric Paints" above.


Collage T-Shirt Project


1. This simple shirt is stenciled using three designs, Burst (#TCW287), Gingko
Leaves (#TCW192) and Art Is (#TCW261). Begin by stenciling the "Art Is" text
design at an angle, placing the word "Art" to the left of the top center of
the shirt (as shown). Just tape the stencil edges with masking tape to secure it to
your (pre-washed and DRIED) t-shirt and stencil using Lumiere Bright Gold paint.

2. Remove stencil and all masking tape slowly. Clean your brush and stencil
immediately as in TIP #6 of "Stenciling with Fabric Paints" above.


3. This shirt uses the same "Masking Technique" as in the Peacock tote above. Place
the "Burst" stencil at a slight angle, overlapping the text. Then, secure tape
to the Burst stencil, blocking off the overlapped text area and the sleeve. Stencil
the Burst design only, in the center, inside the taped line, using Black Lumiere
3D paint that is squeezed onto a palette. Fade and blend (overlap) the color into
Pewter Lumiere paint and then fade to Bright Gold Lumiere for the the outer
small shapes. Remove stencil and clean it and your brush as instructed above.


4. For the Ginkgo Leaves stencil, I made an exception by stenciling
on the backside so the leaves would fit my shirt better. The company
website is positioned on the underside. Tape the stencil in place
just to the left of the text and under the burst design (but not
overlapping). Place masking tape over the left edge of text and the
bottom edge of the burst design. Stencil the four leaves on the left of
design with Bright Gold Lumiere, just up to the leaf base, then blend
into Burnt Orange at the base and apply to the stem.


5. Add two more small leaves where you have an open area (on the bottom center and
just under the text at the right). Angle leaves to fit.
Remove tape and clean.

Teen Tote

1. Spray the back of the "Summer" (#TCW232) stencil with a coat of stencil
adhesive. Press it in place on your canvas tote, leaving room for a hat.

2. Draw and cut out a simple crochet beanie shaped hat, with a side flower area
onto a piece of cardstock. Make it slightly wider then the girl's head. Lightly
spray the backside of the hat and press the bottom rim just above her eyebrows.
The hat will be pressed ONTO the stencil and overlap to a little of the tote bag.
Squeeze a dime sized puddle of Black Lumiere 3D (#224) paint on a palette.

3. Dip just the tips of the (1/4") stencil bristles into the paint. Stencil the
girl's face and hair lines, trying to avoid getting paint on the hat rim.


4. Trace around the hat with a disappearing or water soluble marker,
then remove the hat. Also, remove the stencil and clean your brush and
the stencil immediately as in TIP #6 of "Stenciling with Fabric
Paints" above.


5. Paint the hat stripes alternating colors using a mix of 1 part Lumiere
Crimson (#544) plus 1 part Bright Gold (#552) with a 3/4" flat brush.
Paint the remaining strips and the flower's base color with Lumiere
Pearlescent Magenta (#573).


6. Paint the girl's face using a pointed round paintbrush, with a mix of
Pearlescent White (#568) with a touch of Burnt Orange (#542) Lumiere mixed in.
Now darken the paint mixture by adding a very small touch of Crimson, paint
the cheeks and a little light shading on the chin, forehead and sides of nose.

7. Paint over the irises on the black area of the eyes with Pearlescent
Blue (#836). Gently squeeze one small dot of Lumiere 3D Pearlescent White on
each eye for realism. Then, paint her lips Pearlescent Magenta(#573). Finish
up the brush painting using Lumiere brass (#553) for her hair. To add
dimension, place a gray 7mm Jacquard tip onto the Lumiere 3D
Warm Gold and add tiny rows of "v" shapes over the Crimson/Bright Gold
mixed paint stripes to mimic a crochet-look. Add the same "v" shapes to the
rows on the remaining stripes using Lumiere 3D Magenta, also with a
7mm gray tip. Take off the fine tips and clean them. Squeeze Lumiere
Magenta 3D paint, then a little Bright Gold 3D randomly, right from the
original bottle tips, to layer squiggly oval shapes for a crochet-look
on the hat flower. The paint will become very
dimensional! Allow the
dimensional paint to dry completely, which may take some time as
it is applied fairly thick.


8. To paint the background, add about 2 Tablespoons of Turquoise (#813)
Dye-Na-Flow paint to a small plastic container filled with 1/4"
of water (as shown). Use a flat brush to add the color wash, allowing for
some spreading of the paint.


9. To add texture, when the background paint is dry, add vertical strokes of
Lumiere Turquoise paint with a 3/4" flat brush as shown.

10. Paint the top rim of the bag with Lumiere Turquoise and let dry.
Tape off the top bag edge. Mix 1 part Lumiere Turquoise with 1 part
Pearlescent Blue and paint the bag straps (see main photo at top of
page). Remove the tape and allow the straps to dry.

11. Summer's Earrings: Squeeze a dot of Warm Gold Lumiere 3D paint where
the girl's earlobes would be-straight across from slightly lower then tip
of her nose. Add an orange rhinestone into the paint dot and press in
place with the tip of a knitting needle. Repeat for the second earring.
Add four more 3D vertical paint dots, one at a time, (alternate orange and
magenta stone below the first rhinestone and add the final
4 stones to each earring.