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Posted by kustomkrafts on May 23, 2008, 9:34 am
Hi Cheryl,
I would recommend using the acrylic paint. Dilute it so that you can
wash it onto the canvas with a brush. Repeat until you have the
desired opacity.
Try experimenting on smaller pieces before you try the big canvas.
Let us know how it turned out.
Dyan
Kustom Krafts Inc.
www.kustomkrafts.com
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> I recently saw a project in one of the British magazines using colored/dye=
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> needlepoint canvas.
> Well, I don't want to spend an arm and leg for the colored stuff to try =
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> project. Since I work at Michaels and get a discount, I was thinking about=
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> trying to dye or paint some of the DMC canvas we carry....
> Thoughts folks.
> Cheryl
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>> needlepoint canvas.
>
> While I have painted on canvas - and acrylics work great - I have had
> lots more experience with dying (yarn & fabrics). It can be loads of
> fun with a moderately steep learning curve. If you want a finished
> item where the dyed area is part of the item, then I suggest heading
> over to Dharma Trading (http://www.dharmatrading.com/) and read up on
> dyes and the supplies and methods. (NAYY)
>
> You need the right dye for you material and the supplies needed to
> make the material take the dyes as well as to hold it. There are
> different dyes for natural fibers and man-made stuff). Canvas or
> fabric that has been treated with stiffeners may need to be washed
> first, then dyed. I just did this recently with rug hooking canvas
> and it turned out beautifully.
>
> You can also get a starter kit very inexpensively that contains the
> instructions and materials that you will need. It is a great way to
> see if you like the process. Beware - it is addicting. Then head to
> the library and find some of the books on surface treatments. Dying
> then applying materials for resist and dye dispersion are soooo much
> fun.
>
> Allow yourself enough time (many of the dyes & colors have to sit for
> up to 24 hours to fully absorb the color) and go for it. And
> remember, you can always overdye if you donšt like it the first time.
>
> Jenny in Pittsburgh http://www.flickr.com/photos/jennytabrum/
>