Mixed Media Art - Mono Printing on Large Fabric

[@roxycreations679]

This is wonderful Caterina! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Hi Rachel! Glad you liked it! Thanks for letting me know!😘

[@divaodete]

Absolutely love this technique, looking forward to your next videos! As always thank you for sharing your expertise with us.

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Diva Kreszl Hi Diva! I am so happy you liked it! Hope you play with it and thank you for your constant support, I so appreciate it! 😘❤️

[@susanstanfield7954]

Cat, I love everything that you do! I love mixed media but I have been struggling to find inspiration in a style that resonates with me. I have played with gawdy colour schemes and the weird collage combinations and while they can be fun to do I would not want to display them. Your style is lovely.....sophisticated,uncomplicated, refined and pleasing to the eye. Thank you for the inspiration I have been searching for❤️

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Susan Stanfield Hi Susan, Thank you for such a nice compliment.. I am inspired by nature, by calm serenity and subtlety..so glad we have that taste in common. Thank you for watching and for taking the time to let me know! I so appreciate it! 😘

[@kellercrucita550]

Great great project! I love the way you always work with all your heart. Thanks so much for sharing. Greetings from Holland and Mexico.

[@CaterinaGiglio]

keller crucita Ciao, dearheart! So nice to hear from you! Glad you liked the video and thank you for watching!😘

[@jennyhughes4474]

Lovely layers, colours & textures!

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Jenny Hughes Hi Jenny! Thank you so much.. I am glad you liked the colors and the textures..thank you for watching and for letting me know! 😘

[@carolrigby186]

Loved this Cat.. I haven't tried mono printing on fabric before. I can't wait to try it out. I thought the back of the fabric where the paint soaked through looked great too. ❤

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Carol Rigby Oh, Carol, I agree.. give it a go.. and hope you have lots of fun! 💗

[@skylarkingable]

hi kitty-cat! you are such a sweet lady, so adorable - especially when you smile, which is a lot. so cool in this hard year we are all having. i just wanted to say that, really. oh, yes. of course you have been told that you are very talented, skilled, professional, etc., etc...blah blah. ok, enough with the compliments for now. bahahaaaaaaa. i live in south australia and i have watched almost all of your videos. indeed, i have also tried several - i especially love to print and collage. using water media and acrylic paint is so fun to me too. i play in my studio every day! i am an early childhood teacher, retired a little too young, due to illness - a perfect excuse to throw myself into my art! love you lots - stay safe there, my friend, xxxxxxxxxx michele

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Michele Martin awwww! Michele, you are so kind! Your videographer always makes me laugh.. and he is good at capturing the last vestiges of that. Our mission is to offer inspiration and a bit of cheer. So glad you felt it. Thank you for watching our videos. We so appreciate it. Sorry to hear about your forced retirement, but glad you are creating!! 😘💗

[@jennygee9849]

what lovely covers for your art journals....can't wait to see the covering

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Jenny Gee Jenny, thank you so much! One more vide and then journal covers.. 😘

[@paulette44martin]

I can’t wait, probably tomorrow I am going to do this technique, so yummy!

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Awesome! Glad to hear it!! 😘

[@cmumford1477]

Cain't wait to see the covered journal!! Fantastic!

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Cathy, next video will be boards and canvas, then covered journal!! Thanks for watching!!

[@fridakhalo2836]

Que vous êtes sympa dommage que je ne comprend pas votre langue , vous faites des choses sublimes , c'est toujours un plaisir de vous voir , merci beaucoup Caterina .

[@CaterinaGiglio]

merci beaucoup d'avoir regardé, je traduis vos mots dans google translate .. vous devriez pouvoir mettre une traduction française en sous-titrage pour que vous puissiez comprendre ce que je dis .. bisous!

[@fridakhalo2836]

@@CaterinaGiglio Oui je mets la traduction en français , mais ce n'est pas pareille , des bisous .

[@hopeamen8087]

Hello Cat, this is a wonderful technique to make a cover your own. I wonder if using a glaze medium would extend the drying time so that you can play more with each layer?

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Hi Hope.. yes it would.. however you would run the risk of messing up your print.. if you wanted to add something do something subtractive..

[@sdouba]

Thanks so much for the techniques that you so generously share. Love your work. I liked the outcome at 7:18 moment.

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Salim Douba Salim, Thank you! I liked it too, and I forgot to remind everyone that paper prints can be pulled off the cloth and plate when they are still wet! Thank you for watching! 😘

[@kathartley66]

Gorgeous. Thank you so much. Love your videos.

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Kathleen Hartley Kathleen, Thank you for watching! So happy you like them!! 😘

[@rebeccasS4025]

Cat, it looks like there is something underneath the plastic you are using for a plate. Am I seeing things? Thank you for your videos. I love watching them. They are YUMMY!!

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Rebecca Sigari Rebecca, yes you are right! I have a tablecloth and freezer paper rolled out and taped down with the plastic side up. I cover the whole table with it to protect it..good eye, and thank you so much! Glad you like the videos! 😘

[@idalinadasilva8203]

Hello, really nice. what type of fabric is the one you are using? thank you for sharing your inspiration!

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Cotton and muslin.. thank you for watching!

[@idalinadasilva8203]

@@CaterinaGiglio, thank you, Caterina. have a nice weekend.

[@LadyLeda2]

Very beautiful Cat!!! Have a question. Have you ever mono printed on a colored cloth? I have yards and yards of linen fabric in all different colors, but my favorite is this lovely muted moss green. It's very earthy, not to dark. I also have this bright yellow/gold color. It really needs toning down!! Just wondering if this technique would work.

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Laurie Crater Laurie, a moss green linen would be beautiful mono printed.. I used white only for editorial purposes. Have fun with it and enjoy toning it down! 😘

[@charalson3023]

How do you set the paint so the fabric is washable? I can see these as pillow shams or quilt pieces! Your designs are gorgeous😊

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Carol Haralson Hi Carol! I would substitute fabric paints for acrylics and makes samples and wash them to see how they fare. Thank you for watching! 😘

[@charalson3023]

Thank you Catarina - hadn’t thought of fabric paint used this way, duh! 🙃

[@tamielizabethallaway2413]

Hey carol! I wondered the same a while back, I am making a canvas fabric cottage for my granddaughter, and wanted to paint flowers and ivy trailing around the door and windows. I looked into it and bought on eBay a fabric medium. You can basically mix your favourite acrylic colours and then mix in same amount of this runny medium. It makes the paint thinner and breaks it down into smaller molecules I guess you could say. That way it makes the paint seep into the fabric rather than just leaving it coated on the surface where it would be prone to cracking and flaking. Leave it to dry naturally at least overnight, but even better a whole day. Then you just iron on the reverse side to seal it on permanently. I had one of my grandsons over to craft with me so I decided to try a smaller project with him using the medium and acrylic paint to test it out before using it on the big cottage project. We made a simple cushion with t shirt white fabric, cut two large circles and cut strips into the outer edge of each circle to create a fringe all the way round the edge. We left approximately a dinner plate sized circle uncut in the middle. Bit like how a child draws a big round sun with sun rays coming out all round. He wanted the dinosaur Arlo on his cushion, so I drew a basic outline of Arlo with some chunky grass and a chunky tree behind him, he's only 6 so wanted the areas to be easier for him to fill in with the paint. He coloured in the scene, and I'll admit I cheated and used my heat tool to dry it! 😉 Then ironed the back side. Then before completing I wanted to test how colour fast it is. I put washing powder in the sink and hand washed it vigorously, even gouging my nails into it a bit to test it... Not a SINGLE RUN AT ALL! Not even a hint of bleeding colours! I rinsed and rinsed and added some fabric softener, then wrung it out HARD and threw it in the tumble dryer. Half an hour later we laid out the unpainted white circle, added a huge handful of wadding in the middle, placed the Arlo circle on top and then tied all the fringing together to complete his cushion! He has it on his bed to cuddle every night and my daughter throws it in the washing machine at least weekly if not more when she changes the bedding...it all goes in the machine together! And I have to say, it's a few months later, and Arlo looks as good as ever! I'm thrilled with this medium! I buy pretty cheap large bottles of acrylic paint in primary colours only plus black and white and mix my own colours. The medium was a bit pricey for me, but admittedly I did overestimate how much I'd need and bought a whole litre! 😯 Enough to make cottages for 20 girls if not more! I probably only needed 250mls if that. But I don't mind now I have it cos it's brilliant! I paid £16 (UK) which is approx $24 in America, but the amount you'd need it may only cost half of that, even a quarter! So if you already have a stash of acrylic paint, I say save your money buying a ton of coloured fabric paints, or having to buy sets with colours in you don't intend to use. Mine is just unbranded and came from an art supplies seller, I rarely buy the more expensive products by big companies (unless it's a good discount deal!) when cheaper versions work just as well or I can make the same type of product or tool myself! I hope this is useful to you and you're able to find a similar cheapy where you live! 😊 (I love eBay personally) Try a small piece of scrap cloth first to experiment. I bet your cushions and throw will be beautiful! A whole room transformation for next to nothing! 😘😘😘

[@lindablumer18]

This is a wow

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Linda Blumer Oh! Linda! Thank you so much and thanks for commenting and letting me know! 😘

[@marymary5494]

👌💕

[@jackiblair7932]

Hi Catarina... it’s 0300 here and I can’t sleep so I’m happy to be watching you. I looked up synonyms for yummy if you choose to use them: delectable, delightful, juicy, luscious, piquant, spicy, succulent and tasty. 😉

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Jacki Blair So sorry you can’t sleep! But glad you are enjoying our videos! Thanks also for the new synonyms! 😂I appreciate your support! 🤕😘♥️

[@marcijlo]

Cat I love your sparkle and your art is just so inspiring, can't wait to give it a whirl! OXOXOX

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Marci JLo Vallun Marci! Thank you! What a nice compliment! Hope you enjoy playing with the techniques! Thank you for watching! 😘❤️❣️

[@marcijlo]

Caterina Giglio 🌹

[@mspelleri]

I think "yummy" too with some rich textures and patterns. This is may be gross and TMI, but sometimes I think my mouth waters a little like with anticipation of a freshly banana nut bread coming out of the oven or something thereabouts. No desire to stuff a fabric or a painting in my mouth, though. I've come to the conclusion it's a touch of synaesthesia.

[@CaterinaGiglio]

maria s Hi Maria! YES.. I totally understand! That is why I say YUMMY! So glad you understand! Thank you so much 😘❤️

[@pusigneu]

Yum Yum YUMMY! What kind of fabric was used here?

[@pusigneu]

@@CaterinaGiglio I have some MCP cloth from Rocklin that is awesome for Gelli printing that I am going to try with this great project. It is a non woven material which is great because it won't fray. Also, I am adding a fabric paint medium (GAC900) to my paints to help make it washable.

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Joanne Maioli Joanne, I am unfamiliar with MCP fabric.. the Gac will work well!

[@pusigneu]

Caterina Giglio I would love to send you a nice sample piece of the MPC to try if you’d like. It’s fun to discover new substrates. Let me know!!🙏

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Joanne Maioli that is so kind of you, but can you explain what it is, I googled it and cannotfind any info!

[@pusigneu]

@@CaterinaGiglio Certainly! MPC stands for multi purpose cloth. The manufacturer is Rocklin. It isn't well known but Blicks Art and other retailers sell it by the bolt to be used as art canvas. I found some at JoAnn Fabric in the upholsery section, so I was able to buy a few yards. It comes in white and ecru and is sold by JoAnn Fabrics as a light blocking fabric to back draperies. I love how it takes paint and doesn't fray. if you want I could send you a nice piece.

[@randikuhne1649]

Fun, fun, fun! (And yummy!)

[@CaterinaGiglio]

LoL, trying so hard!! ha ha ha!

[@suzannemasters8404]

are you using water based paints?

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Suzanne Masters Hi Suzanne, yes, I am using Golden Acrylic paints.

[@DesignbyTunder]

You are so sweet Caterina ❤! Always a pleasure to see the end of the video when you send the kisses for all of us. The printed fabrics it's just "yummy ". I love your style so much. Hugs and kisses!

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Tunder Mitrea Oh, my friend! You know I am sending those hugs and kisses your way as I know you are always watching! ❌⭕️❌

[@DesignbyTunder]

@@CaterinaGiglio ❤❤❤

[@anniegabriel4203]

That first print was a crowd of Emperor Penguins!

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Annie Gabriel So happy you see thing in my prints! Hope you enjoy making them! Thank you for all your wonderful comments and thank you watching! 😘♥️

[@halldorasolveigvalgardsdot7601]

yse its jummy

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Halldora Solveig Valgardsdottir Hi Solveig! So happy to hear from you! I agree! Yumminess! 😘❤️

[@gwenluttrell8595]

YES, yummy...

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Gwen Luttrell awww! Thank you so much! ☺️

[@angeladingwall5680]

L o v e it x

[@CaterinaGiglio]

Thank you! 😘♥️