Tip: How to add Watercolor Paint to Fabric for Slow Stitching

[@juststartingover2735]

I work with watercolor and love this idea. Never thought about using specific cloths to wipe my brushes on and then use those clothes to create slow stitch projects! Thank you!

[@peaceofpi-studio]

That’s a perfect idea for you! The random marks from wiping your brushes should make a beautiful cloth for stitching! 😊🧵🪡

[@cynthia7445]

I would suggest that if you want to wash it, use a fabric medium to treat the fabric or paint. Let the fabric set 72 hours before washing.

[@peaceofpi-studio]

Good suggestion, thanks!

[@lindyloo7786]

What fabric medium do u suggest, and how do you use it. Thanks.

[@katpaints]

@@lindyloo7786 I'm thinking that an acrylic fabric medium would be good. Watercolors WILL, for the most part, wash out. I know that Golden makes GAC 900 but it's a bit spendy. I think one of the other crafty brands must have something. I have only used acrylic paint and fabric dyes when I have painted on fabric. Heat set after it dries well, or like for canvas shoes, run them in the dryer for quite a while. It has been decades since I've done that.

[@deniseharris5233]

I finally got some of those pens you are using. Thanks for putting me on them

[@peaceofpi-studio]

Oh good, they’re great to use. 😊

[@juststartingover2735]

Great way to use up some watercolor paints and make just the colors you want for a project. 👏👏👏

[@peaceofpi-studio]

Thank you!😊🧵🪡

[@pattymarchionno8594]

Im happy to find this , so i can now use my watercolors along with Derwent pencils

[@peaceofpi-studio]

Sounds great! I love the bright colours from the derwent inktense!

[@juniper4915]

I bought watercolour supplies only to learn that I am not good at it. This is good because now I have a better use for the paints. 😊

[@peaceofpi-studio]

That's great. This project should be perfect for your supplies!

[@katpaints]

I know for sure that if you struggle with watercolors, it is the paper that is 99% of the problem. Just playing on good paper - with a high % of cotton - makes a huge difference! Cheap paints and brushes to learn but put your $$ into the paper. :D

[@marijkeschellenbach2680]

I love your ideas and beautiful works of slow stitching.....this idea is such an inspiration and I just want to thank you for helping me be more creative and daring❤

[@peaceofpi-studio]

I love hearing that! You can do it!

[@lyndabaillargeon4955]

OMG I'm so glad I found you on KZbin, I can thank you enough for teaching your technics❣️

[@peaceofpi-studio]

Glad you’re here!😊

[@vi1332]

Greetings. Such a useful video....a great help! Can't wait to get started on this! Thanks, Jo.

[@peaceofpi-studio]

That’s great! 😊

[@willowmoon7173]

This is so beautiful! Thank you for inspiring me to try this!

[@peaceofpi-studio]

Thank you! Enjoy, it’s a fun process!

[@NiecyRose]

I like my Gelli Plate for this. I add the paint to the plate and spray it with a fine mist before adding the pre washed 100% cotton fabric. I can build layers doing it this way with no harsh edges. Sometimes I use direct pigment inks with stencils and stamps over them to add texture. I patchwork the squares to make backgrounds for my collage art quilts with machine and hand embroidery. My Derwent water colour backgrounds work well with their Intense pencils and blocks range. The Derwent water colours don’t wash out and don’t need a fabric medium. It’s a bit like making your very own custom batik fabric.

[@peaceofpi-studio]

That sounds fantastic! Gelli plates are so versatile. I have a set of the derwent inktense pencils - they’re great. I need to do a video with them!😊🧵🪡

[@NiecyRose]

@@peaceofpi-studio That would be great and I look forward to your video. I know a lot of new needlework enthusiasts don’t know about them and whilst they’re pricey, they blend beautifully on fabric and are permanent. I love working with them. I like my Faber Castell Gelatos too 😊

[@editatrix1]

What a great idea!

[@peaceofpi-studio]

Thanks! So fun 😀

[@SSandtheRVCats]

This is really interesting! Thank you for another great video! Thank you also for answering the question that I was going to ask regarding whether the fabric was stiff or soft. Good to know.

[@peaceofpi-studio]

Yes! I like how the fabric doesn’t get stiff😊🧵

[@juststartingover2735]

I got one of her kits too and its so fun!

[@beth_winegarner]

So helpful. Thank you!

[@peaceofpi-studio]

That’s great!😊🧵🪡

[@tammymchenry3675]

New subscriber from searching slow stitching. Your voice is so relaxing and you are a great teacher. Never thought to watercolor on fabric. I use it in my journals all the time. The blue one reminds me of Monet. Will definitely be doing this very soon. Tyfs ❤❤❤

[@peaceofpi-studio]

Thank you! Glad you’re here! Watercolor on fabric is so fun 😊🧵🪡

[@SSandtheRVCats]

Forgot to say that they're beautiful!

[@marieannejacquelinekeough2549]

Gorgeous!!

[@peaceofpi-studio]

Thank you!😊🧵🪡

[@prympammi]

Just found you! Love this💗💗💗

[@peaceofpi-studio]

That’s great! An additional watercolor video is on the list for this year 😊🧵🪡🎨

[@teresakendall-vd7eh]

brilliant idea, where is the next video showing you using these please

[@peaceofpi-studio]

Here it is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/noWWnId3abR_mdE Another Watercolor on fabric video is here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2i2goWgeq-Noqs

[@kjmcarl4257]

I love this idea. Thank you.

[@peaceofpi-studio]

So glad!

[@mariaruiz3848]

New to the channel. Love this video. Thank you for sharing

[@peaceofpi-studio]

Thank you! Glad you’re here!

[@lonniemason3084]

Thank you, that is awesome

[@mariaelenarecio7886]

Hermosa técnica, no la conocía, gracias por compartir

[@peaceofpi-studio]

Muchas gracias

[@berniceoconnor5381]

I love this. Just found you! Subscribed. X

[@peaceofpi-studio]

Thank you! 😊

[@marymcmullen6902]

Love this content ❤

[@peaceofpi-studio]

Thanks that’s great to hear!😀

[@tamisplaylist1]

It's so beautiful, thank you. What is the black back layer you are using in this video?

[@peaceofpi-studio]

Thank you! At the beginning of the video I have my black cutting mat on the table and then I remove it to work with the paints.

[@tamisplaylist1]

@@peaceofpi-studio I was referring to the black fabric you put at the back before stitching

[@peaceofpi-studio]

@@tamisplaylist1 Ah! That’s black felt. I often use felt as batting for slow stitching. I use both white and black felt.

[@sis9622]

Awesome

[@yaseminersoy5846]

Hello, I do not know English. KZbin does not translate it into Turkish. The work you have done with the subtitles is very nice. First of all, I would like to congratulate you. Does this watercolor not come off when washed? Do you fix it with any product? I would be very happy if you answer. Thank you. Best regards from Turkey.❤

[@peaceofpi-studio]

Hello! Thank you for your kind comment! You are correct, a textile medium would need to be mixed with the paint to make it permanent and washable. The process demonstrated here is not meant for fabric that will be washed. 😊🧵🪡

[@yaseminersoy5846]

@@peaceofpi-studio ok thank you 🙏❤️

[@zonagal]

I love this! Can you do this on any fabric fiber & also on a print?

[@peaceofpi-studio]

Thank you! Natural fibers like cotton and linen are best, I’m not sure if things like polyester or rayon would absorb the paints. You could paint over say, a cotton print, and the print would most likely show through the Watercolor paint. It might be a nice effect!

[@texturegal8352]

@@peaceofpi-studio ever tried it on 100% wool fabric?

[@peaceofpi-studio]

@@texturegal8352 I haven’t tried wool. I wonder how the paint would absorb with wool. It might need fabric medium mixed with the paint for it to sit more on the surface, but it might be fun to try and see what happens😊

[@pamelakincaid7489]

I am making a quilt and love water colors. And is watercolors permanent on cloth???

[@peaceofpi-studio]

I would say with this method not permanent for a quilt. I recommend looking into Derwent Inktense - they go on dry and then are activated with water for beautiful watercolor effects. They are permanent on fabric when ironed. If you search KZbin for “Derwent Inktense on fabric” you can see some good demonstrations 😊🧵🪡

[@McKenzieIdeality]

Can it be washed? Or is it going to bleed?

[@peaceofpi-studio]

I haven't tried washing the fabric with this method. My guess is that it would fade.

[@sis9622]

I’m doing this

[@peaceofpi-studio]

Great! It’s fun! Enjoy 😊

[@vaishanavi_kiran]

Won't it wash away after washing it

[@peaceofpi-studio]

It’s possible. I’m not planning to wash these small pieces. Heat setting with an iron will help with permanence along with time as the longer it cures the better. If the fabric will be washed it’s worth doing a test swatch to see.

[@venice93]

hi all - just watched this video and never knew I could use water colour paint on fabric. We really do learn something no matter how old we get. I'm now looking for the video which followed this one - can anyone help?

[@peaceofpi-studio]

@@venice93 Here is a project I made with one of the pieces painted in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/noWWnId3abR_mdE Here’s another video using watercolour on fabric for slow stitching: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2i2goWgeq-Noqs

[@venice93]

@@peaceofpi-studio many many thanks

[@peaceofpi-studio]

Check out the video using this watercolor fabric: kzbin.info/www/bejne/noWWnId3abR_mdE