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Many types of fabric can be used for lettering. The type of fabric used in the demonstration was unbleached muslin. Experiment! Do not wash the fabric-it is easier to letter with the sizing still in the fabric. Stabilizing the fabric to hold it in position, will eliminate the problem of the fabric moving. Freezer paper is ideal for this. Cut the freezer paper to size and place the shiny side of the paper on the wrong side of the fabric. Iron the paper side first with a dry iron. After bonding, turn over and press a second time on the fabric. The freezer paper is easily removed later.
TOOLS AND MEDIUMS
The following markers were used on the sample fabric:
*Marvy Fabric Marker (Fabricland)
*Zig Calligraphy Memory system (Joanne Fabric, Niagara Falls, NY)
*Seta Scribe Fabric Marker (Joanne Fabric, Niagara Falls, NY)
*Staedtler 300 Duo (Commercial Photo)
* Various markers edged and monoline. Experiment!
The Marvy Marker and Seta Scribe can be heat set for permanence and can be washed. Flat edged brushes and sponge brushes can also be used; they make remarkable flourishes and fine line finishes. It is necessary to frequently refill the brush.
*Acrylic folk art paint is satisfactory. It can be heat set and washed.
*Acrylic plus gouache is not a permanent combination (not washable) because of the water based gouache.
*Gouache plus gel medium (Folk Art Product for Fabric Painting) is not permanent.
*Acrylic plus gel medium (half and half) can be heat set for permanence.
*Gouache plus water is not permanent. Stamps are another tool for lettering on fabric. Stamp pads were used for this demonstration. Commercial stamps, hand carved stamps, and punched out plastic letters make satisfactory image but are not permanent.
TRANSFERRING ON TO FABRIC
1. Letter on clear plastic with suitable ink (for plastic) or photocopy the design onto transparent film. 2. Place the original on the copy machine so the lettering will print in reverse. 3. For a clear print, use white paper behind the image. 4. Transfer photocopied image to fabric with hot dry iron. Try various materials. Have fun! by Barbara Sutherland
Samples By Barb Southerland
