WATCH THIS BEFORE PAINTING YOUR DENIM JACKET (5 TIPS YOU NEED TO KNOW)
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- You. YES YOU. Put that brush down IMMEDIATELY and watch this video before one drop of paint touches your new denim jacket. I have created a BEGINNERS Edition of FIVE TIPS FOR PAINTING YOUR DENIM JACKET, which will guide you in creating the best possible result when painting your own design on a thrifted jacket. Trust me. I have braved through all of the stupid decisions that one often makes in the beginning.
Happy Painting!
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INTRODUCTION: ’Free’ by DESIRE @redwinelovecrimes @desirablerecords
‘Can-Can' by Offenbach
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Wished, I saw ur vid 3 months earlier. Now I know, because I did all possible mistakes u can make. Very good vid and tips - I agree on all of them.
Ah damn! Hopefully these help you for next time though... I’m glad I could help ! 😀
not sure if she says this later in the video, but if you can’t find fabric paint, or just have a lot of acrylics (i know i do :P), get a bottle of GAC 900. it’s a paint medium that gives acrylics the same qualities as fabric paints. I’ve never had an issue with paint stiffness or washing off in the washing machine when i use it. 10/10 would recommend!
Hey! I've never used medium before, and I can see how it would be better if you already have an established acrylic paint collection. I think someone has mentioned here that GAC 900 is one of the better ones to use!
I think screen printing inks for fabric work very well for painting on clothes!
I am a wall mural artist. I have painted on every surface imaginable. White and black is a must as you can darken or lighten your primary colors for highlights or shadowing. FYI: You can use acrylic paints mixed with a fabric medium. ALL fabric paints are made with acrylic paint! You can even use chalk paint and then use a wax so it isn’t stiff. My first jacket (Carhart) I ever did was back in 93, my son was into all the characters in nightmare before Christmas, I drew them all in pencil, outlined them in a black sharpie pen. Painted with paint pens, and other paints I had around.
The sharpie did fade so I went back over it with diluted down black exterior paint from my window shutters! He still has the jacket and people always ask him were he got it and he is so proud to brag that his mom made it for him.
I am in the middle of doing Spider-Man for one grandson and another Nightmare Before Christmas for my other grandson. Trying to get my handmade stuff done before Christmas!
Thank you for this video :) I would also highly suggest prewashing any items you wish to paint. Demin is made of cotton which often shrinks a little in the wash, if you paint on your jacket and then wash it, that shrinking can pull the fabric fibers away from the paint and weaken the paints adhesion to the fabric. Prewashing also improve the paints adhesion by removing any dirt or oils that might be on the jacket's surface. We want the paint to stick to the fabric not to the grime that might be on top of the fabric.
I also know you can buy fabric medium to mix into regular acrylic paints. This give acrylic that flexibility of fabric paints once dry. However, one down side is that they can thin your paints down so that sometime you have to do more layers than you would if you just used fabric paints, but it's a good option if you already have a lot of acrylic paint and don't wanna spend a ton of money to buy a bunch of fabric paints. I recommend Golden GAC 900 or Liquitex Professional Fabric Medium.
I can't believe your channel isn't huge. You are a fantastic artist and great instructor. I will be sure to share with all artist friends.
I’m so delighted by this comment, your words are appreciated ! Thank you 🥰
I went to Philly and got a steak & cheese sub that leaked and stained my favorite denim (lightweight/shirt) jacket. I saw a cool graffiti-like distressed design I am willing to try, so this video is going to help kick start…thnx!!!!!
I added fabric medium to my paint. No problems
Good to know! I have no experience with it, so I can’t recommend it much 👍🏼
Can you go into more detail about heat-treating the paint? Is it necessary? Is there a perfect temperature to use? Thanks for all your tips.
Heat treating just cures the paint and allows it to bind to the fabric so it doesn’t wash away easily. It sets the dyes in the paint so they don’t fade.
Another method if you don’t want to iron is;
You can place in 300 degree oven for 30 minutes.
That way you don’t worry if the paint will come off on the iron.
I wouldn’t recommend putting delicate fabrics or dry clean only fabrics in the oven.
Anything you wash and dry on regular cycle works.
Hope that answers your question about heat treating.
Thank you so much for the tips! I have been planning to do denim paint projects and this was very much appreciated!! Love you work!
You are so welcome!
Excellent advice, lots of work was put into making this video to save others any mistakes that you have made or have seen others make. Thank you soo much!
You are too kind ! I'm glad it has helped you :)
"I reckon" 😂😂 I love u Australians. Whassup from the USA!✌️
Hello friend! Haha glad my accent is good for something. Hello from straya !
I have a suggestion for those of use who are impatient. Invest in a fan. I put it to the inside of a piece first. Paint seems to “sink in”, and there isn’t enough airflow for the paint to dry. Then after a couple of hours I do the front.
Yes! Hair dryers work well too
Great tips. I'm artist too and having painted on denim amongst every other surface, I can attest they are a B-I-T-X.H to paint on. I learnt the hard way. Much love and luck with your channel. XX
I totally agree. I love fabric paint but.... it’s very stubborn and doesn’t leave much room for mistakes haha. Thank you so much !
thank you for your info.. going to try painting a pair of jean's!!
So glad i found you , very helpful video. I will continue to follow you , you have a lot of knowledge. Thanks
Her art reflects warmth, beauty, love, sensitivity and divine huewombity. Such a gift to us all who want to create fabric designs. Amazing!
Thank you! You’re very kind 😃
@@zigentala you’re welcome
I use Frixion pens to draw my designs, if I mess up I just need to heat up the fabric a bit and the ink disappears.
Thank you for sharing your helpful tips !
Beautiful denim art !🥇
Beautiful artist !🧑🎨
Keep up the amazing work !🎨
I am just starting a first project. I am so grateful for you sharing all of these hard won prices of wisdom. Thank you, and thank you, and thank you.❤🎉 🙏
Thank you for the tips ... and loved the end, it was amusing 😄
These are great tips thank you!!! Can you recommend a good brand for white. I will be painting my doggies on my denim jacket and they are mostly white.
Wow. I loved this video, and she is so talented!!!!
Thank you!
Great Video Thank you for Sharing 🥰😘
Thank you! Hope it helped :)
My GOODNESS you have some talent.
I'm a traditional illustrator/freelancer. I just do pen on paper most of the time as my real talent is line work. I want to make my own jacket but I am not sure what specific paint style I should buy as some paints puff and some soak in etc. I'm mostly looking for the iconic cartoon/graphic image line work effect.
I'm really trying to find the best way to do detailed line work on a jacket. I was just wondering if you had a video or advice you could point me to.
Hey ! Thank you so much for the kind words !
I have done some pretty detailed work with the setacolor paints i've used, they are exactly like acrylic, just suited to a fabric surface, so no puff or thin consistencies... but my moto has always been to just experiment with paints before trying your main artwork.
@@zigentala thanks so much! Can't wait to see more
You are amazing! Love your talent!
Thank you! 💕
these is so genuinely helpful. thanks you!
Thank you for your advice and intro video. I used this for a costume.
Great Tips. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you ! 💕💕
i want to use markers because i think i could get better accurate detail
but when i search for fabric paint markers i get "posca pens" which are acrylic
everyone recommends these as they work fabric, but at the same time everyone is saying dont use acrylic paint.
its so confusing, is there an actual fabric paint pen out there?
Hi MsZ,
I’m also in Melbourne and just starting out ‘embellishing’ denim jackets.
I love the look of metallics and sparkle so am experimenting with glitter paint, but as a total novice, I’m finding it tricky to get a buildup of glitter.
Your video was fabulously informative and gave me hope 😁
And I wonder if you have any ‘glitter’ experience you could share…. After all, what’s life without glitter???
PLB
Unfortunately I’ve only ever experimented with metallic paints… but I want to get into glitter soon !
PLB;
Lil Daddy Roth Flakes work…very pigmented. High glitter! It comes in very small jars and a little goes a long way.
My husband worked in auto paint and detailing so I experimented with it on fabric. It comes in so many colors. Apply it over wet paint and let it set 24 hours. Then put a clear wax over it and let that set for 3 days for a full cure …it will dry completely clear and will not flake off. I learned this through experimenting. I also like the chameleon paint ( for cars) that’s were you look at one angle it’s blue, another angle purple…green. But it’s crazy expensive it was $425 last I heard for 6 ounces. I did a pair of shoes …turned out amazing. My husband just retired so no more new free stuff😢
Got plenty of sand paper, air brushes, pin striping tape, but I am really going to miss the other supplies.
I was wondering what’s the best one to paint on a blazer cause I got one from the thrift store and don’t know what to use
That intro got me subscribed already 🔥
Thank you !!! :)
@@zigentala im currently working on a jacket myself Id likento send you some pictures of it to see what you think about it 😀
Yeah, would love to see it !
@@zigentala just sent it to you :)
Thanks for your tips, your designs are fantastic! What do you think about markers like posca, do you use them for complete any pictures. Sorry for my english 😥
Hey! That’s ok. I don’t use posca on fabrics at all but they are great to use on hard surfaces and paper. I would try to find markers designed to be used on fabric if you were looking for something similar 🙂 I do know that setacolor have some markers in their range aswell, but I’ve never fully tried them!
Hi, thankyou for your helpful tips. I just painted my first piece, a denim jacket. I bought Pebeo setacolor, the one that you mention.
It made the jacket a little stiff, more than I would have liked. I don't know what I did wrong, I didn't put a lot of layers.
Applying the first layer with white made it stiff already. I needed for lighter colors over it.
It's funny because when I painted black hair and a cat, black didn't turn the those parts stiff.
All my paints al the same, pebeo.
The only thing that I have heard that I did different was washing and adding fabric softener on washer when I washed it.
I heard someone suggested not to add fabric softener when washing the clothes prior to painting on them.
What can you suggest me? It is still flexible but stiff 🙄😒
Thank you, I look forward to learn more from your techniques 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
I think I understand your problem, as there can be some opacity issues and inconsistencies with paint texture. I have a particular paint, orange, that is super thick and is so hard when it dries that it cracks, while other colours like black or raspberry is silky smooth.
I’ve never washed with softener so that might be another factor, but I don’t have any knowledge to help you there ! I’ve never had a problem with black, so yeah it might just be an opacity issue. I live in Australia so setacolor gets imported and I’ve had some paints that have come that are very blobby and I’ve just put it down to the paints being old as they may have been in storage at warehouses for longer.
Thank you, probably that's what it is. I don't live in France so paints come from far too and probably they are some times just old. Thanks for replying so quickly 👋🏼🙂
That’s ok :) just out of curiosity, where are you based ?
@@zigentala US, just around the corner 👋🏼😉
By the way... do you use water or add water sometimes when the paint is too thick?
Awesome ! Yeah I will add water to my thicker paints, otherwise it’s impossible to spread it evenly.
Ataahua earrings. Thank you for the advice
It did thanks for sharing
You’re welcome !
Thank you for sharing this information.
I appreciate how you answered everyone’s questions in the comments you rock
No she doesn’t
For the heat transfer, do you need to put anything between the iron and paint or do you just use the iron flat on the fabric?
Do you mean heat setting ? IT's very important to not to iron the fabric paint directly! You should either iron on the inside of your jacket OR you can iron over it with a pressing cloth in between.
@@zigentala okay, thank you! I wasn't sure.
Wow the editing! 🔥
Thank you so much! 🙏🏼💕
Glad I could help!
What would you recommend using to outline a design on a leather vest?
Thank you so much! That’s so helpful
What’s the heat fusing about or whatever?
Some textile paints or acrylic paints mixed with textile medium need to be heat set to make the design permanent and washable, you put the denim inside out and then iron it for 7 minutes with no water in the iron and do not steam it. Some paints do not require this but there’s no harm in doing it anyway. Then the design fuses with the fibres and will not wash off.
What about markers? There are special markers for clothes, are they useful or should I use paint?
Markers are good but paint will be better for coverage :)
@@zigentala Thanks
left-handed just like me lol I want to paint a horse and carriage like the one Marie Antoinette rides in. So terrified to even start. It has been years and still NADA lol Working up the courage now but I need a template or some sort of guide to help. Any ideas? Anyone please, thank you so much
What do you mean by heat fusing? Why do you iron the painted area after its dried?
Hi Im a rookie and i need tips for sure. Which affordable fabric paint is best that you recomend?
Hey bro you need to wait 24 hours to dry then using iron for 5 minutes as i research
She uses setacolor pebeo opaque for clothes
And it depends on your clothes if you want to design darker shirts you need opaque version
because there are other versions of pebeo some of them are for Light clothes
and ARTEZA brand is cool too if you can get! good luck
jacquard fabric paint is another good brand if you lookin for
Hi, Question: do you dry your painted clothes on the drier? Have you done it? Do they dry ok? Is it safe?
Thank you 👋🏼🙂
Do you mean in a clothes dryer machine?
Yes, drier machine.
I’ve done it once and it was fine for me but I think generally you should just hang it up to
Dry in order to preserve the design :)
I saw one video where a girl used an iron to cure it. She used a peice of fabric over the paint and placed the iron over that. No steam of course
Great tips. How do you heat set the paint
Would you iron each layer, before you do a second coat if the garment needs it???
I'm sure it's on here somewhere, but what is your favorite fabric paint? I love your designs!
Nevermind! I just found it in a comment!! Love your channel! Thank you for all the tips!
No worries !! Thank you for the lovely comment ☺️
How do I make it weather proof?
I do know that when you heat fix it, it becomes water proof in case you get rained on, but I’m unsure about other weather
Do you know if there is a company that sells fabric paint markers?
Like posca but with fabric paint in em instead of acrylic.
.... It might be fun to try to add a fabric medium to a posca... I wonder if anyone has tried this
Hi what fabric paint do you use? I kept searching comments but gave up after a while. Thanks
@DCnativeArtist
Use acrylic paints (apple barrel, folk art) and mix with fabric medium Gac 900 or similar product found at Michael’s, Hobby Lobby in the paint aisle.
I just eye it when mixing…a dollop of acrylic paint and a 1/2 dollop of medium (each color) you’ll also want to heat treat after 24 hours to ensure the paint binds and the colors don’t fade. You can do with iron or in stove 300 degrees/30 minutes. Middle rack, parchment lined cookie sheet.
Warning:‼️ 👇
***No delicate fabrics. Anything that can be washed and dried on normal cycle is fine.
@@tinaknutsen thank you kindly for your tips. I truly appreciate it
Coincidentally, a friend of mine who is a tailor wants me to paint on a tiny piece of fur. It's experimental for a fashionable gut coat. I have never painted on fur. I know it's possible. I wonder if you have tips for painting on fur? 🙏🏽 Thank you again.
Is textile paint is ok for denim jacket
Textile paint is better than craft paint, but make sure you do a swatch first before painting your entire piece (so you know how the paint will feel on the fabric).
@@zigentala thank you so much 😊
Glad I could help !!
What about acrylic paint mixed with a fabric medium?
Thank you for the tips. Do you recommend acrylic paint for just starting out? Instead of investing so much money on fabric paint?
Also is there a particular brush or brushes needed?
Golden Acrylics make a 'Fabric Medium' It's one of their GAC range - *GAC900* possibly?
Anyhoo, you can add it to their acrylic paint to make it suitable for painting on fabric. If you already have their high-flow acrylic, it's already very runny (yet still highly pigmented) which helps a little.
Just popping this here in case anyone has a load of acrylic paint already, and doesn't want to invest in a whole new set of paints... 🤍
The swatch tip is a great idea, thanks so much! 🤍
What fabric paints do you use?
Pebeo setacolor
thank you
Welcome!
💜Thank you🌸💜
❤thank you 😊
how to like fix the paint so that it doesnt get washed away while washing the jacket
Depends on the paint you use, but heat fusing with an iron is usually an option
@@zigentala using fabric paint....
What about angelus paint, would that be good
Thanks for all the great tips! How long do I set the paints with an iron for?
It will all depend on the fabric paint you are using - it will usually have instructions on the bottle :)
@@zigentala ok great thank you
What would be a good white fabric paint to buy
I have only ever used Setacolor Opaque, but there are many options out there, it's best just to experiment before starting your main project
You are so beautiful ❤❤
Whats the fabric paint brand ?
Setacolor Opaque by Pebeo
So I cant use Posca markers? 😔
I’ve never tried them on fabric, so I’m not quite sure about their durability when it comes to washing
What do you think of Speedball Screen Print Ink? Or Speedball Fabric Ink?
Hello! I’ve actually never tried this paint before, so I’m not sure what it’s like :)
Helloo, i have a little question. Can we paint on any type of jeans jacket? Or is there a specific type of denim that we have to use? Thank uu
The more cotton percentage, the better. Some denims are very elastic, and that can crack up your artwork if the area is stretched.
I will buy some fabric paints for sure but now I can't afford it but I'll mix acrylic and medium so it's more flexible, did u use a medium while painting with acrylics? because i think if u really want to use acrylic if u add medium you should be okay, I'm confused a bit haha, tell us more aboyt acrylic and medium pleasee
Hey, I haven’t personally used medium before and I think of it’s a medium designed for fabric it should be ok!
But it’s all about just experimenting and testing the products out before fully using them :)
Hey, I tried it with the best medium u can get for acrylics and I can say, its not the same as with fabric paint. Fabric paint has no match, if u wanna conserve a vibrant color. Its not worth it. Buy fabric colors...
What medium did you use ?
@@zigentala GAC 900. I tried all other mediums, this is the best. But as I said, no match to a real fabric paint. I bought it, cause I had so much acrylic paint and wanted to use it up...
I've always used acrylic paint. Never a problem. Never had problems with cracking.
I use quality acrylics not the cheap brands. You get what you pay for.
Great result ! What type of acrylic paint do you use ?
Cap
@@zigentala Winsor& Newton or Liquitex. I paint tshirts, backpacks, and tote bags.
Wash the fabric before applying the paint. Use cotton fabrics. Synthetic fabrics don't hold the paint well. There are many artists out there on CZcams who use acrylics on their fabrics.
Is it changing the feel of the material?
Are you using a flow acrylic? Heavy body? What are you doing so the fabric isn't becoming stiffer?
Gems
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First rule is there are no hard and fast rules
Damn you look like Brie Larson
Haha I’ve never heard that one before 😆 ! Nice
where can you get affordable good white pains for clothing?
PLEASE TELL ME THE INTRO SONG i love it😂😂😂
That song is called The Can Can.