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02/18/2006 07:05:09 AM · #1 |
| I've found lots of information on dyeing muslin, but not a whole lot on hand painting. Some folks have suggested diluted latex, though I found a backdrop company that uses diluted acrylic and then spray the paint onto muslin. Any other tips or suggestions from anyone trying latex vs. acrylic? Also, would there need to be a primer and/or sealant to protect the paint from coming off? I photograph lots of babies, so it must be washable. |
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02/18/2006 09:20:40 AM · #2 |
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02/18/2006 09:23:39 AM · #3 |
| I've hand painted muslin before using latex paint and sponges for a mottled look, but I'm not sure how washable that is. I think the paint would tend to flake off with repeated washings. Perhaps try fabric dye??? |
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02/18/2006 09:33:42 AM · #4 |
"Dance" is the look I'm trying to achieve (minus a $500 price tag).
//www.lesbrandtbackgrounds.com/back_elite.htm
I don't think dyeing is an option here. I'm thinkin' I need to paint blue/white onto bleached muslin.
Idnic:
Was your backdrop soft after painting or did it have a crinkly texture? I've actually used the "Dance" background at another studio and it feels a little crinkly, but shows less wrinkles than a standard muslin. |
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02/18/2006 04:56:34 PM · #5 |
any reason you can't 'paint' with blue dye?
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02/18/2006 05:13:55 PM · #6 |
You can .. with a pure white muslin, you can wet it then using dye in a spray bottle you can put the colour where you want it
Originally posted by David.C:
any reason you can't 'paint' with blue dye? |
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02/18/2006 07:55:09 PM · #7 |
| I bet you could find something very similar on amvona.com for a lot less (or better yet, in their auctions on eBay for a lot, lot less). I just bought a muslin from them via eBay for under $50 shipped and it looks good. |
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02/19/2006 07:34:57 AM · #8 |
Great idea about painting with dye...I automatically assumed I'd have to dye the whole thing and then end up with some sort of tie-dye effect.
I still may need to do something else to stiffen the fabric more. I like the texture of the Dance backdrop because it doesn't show wrinkles like most muslins. Since I do most of my work on location wrinkles can be a problem.
Creature: I've seen some amvona backdrops on e-bay that I really like...it's just been my luck that in the last five minutes of bidding the price skyrockets out of my budget. Thanks for the advice! |
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02/28/2006 09:06:56 AM · #9 |
I don't know if you still need help with this BUT...
RIT also makes a dye-remover. If you do decide to spray blue onto a wet white fabric and you over-do it, spraying dye-remover over the top of it may give you a softer look and allow for more correction.
You can also do that with bleach, but bleach has a tendency to weaken fabric and it may not come back to a true white.
Just a thought!
Sara
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02/28/2006 09:10:43 AM · #10 |
One thing to remember - and should be mentioned in that other thread too - is to thouroughly wet your fabric first so the dyes flow together rather than leaving spots.
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03/07/2006 06:01:37 PM · #11 |
You can paint with dilute acrylic craft paint. To make it washable, add a bit of "fabric medium" to it, then iron after drying to set.
Fabric medium comes in the same type bottle as the paints, and I've noticed that at Walmart it's about twice the price of the paint but dollar stores carry both for a dollar each. I stencil teeshirts and they wash wonderfully. Just make sure to wash the muslin first to remove any fabric finish. |
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03/07/2006 06:09:01 PM · #12 |
Dylon makes a cold water dye that can be used to give a batik effect. Check out the website here
Using paint of any kind, unless really dilute will make the fabric stiff. There are additives that you can purchase at craft stores for acrylic paint to make it more responsive to use on fabric.
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