Transform Fabric using Caran d'Ache & Inktense Markers: Creative Techniques for Textile Art

[@ArtistInNewHampshire]

Stretchy knits can be “tamed” and textured by laying them on various grits of sand paper.

[@ArianeZurcher212]

@@ArtistInNewHampshire yes, such a great suggestion. Thank you!

[@maegpye]

You can also use the inktense blocks like watercolor pans. Just wet a brush and run it over the block to pick up some color then apply the paint to the fabric with the brush. If one likes things neat, you would pull the blocks out so you can access them with the wet brush without affecting blocks next to them. I mostly don't bother and some color from one block will wash over onto adjacent blocks. This would work for the Caran d'Ache Neocolor II (it is worth noting that, for this technique, one needs Neocolor II - the Neocolor I crayons are not water reactive). For small sections, I'll take a wet brush and run it across the point or butt of the crayon. But some people will peel off the paper to get more bare surface area. I've used both on fabric with good results. It's my opinion the final colors may be a bit duller than with fabric dyes. But it's a good way to get a wide variety of color from a medium that you can use in lots of ways and that will likely last a life time.

[@ArianeZurcher212]

Love all your experiences with the Caran D'ache and yes, they have to be the Neocolor II! I agree that dyes are much more vibrant and the colors more intense. ❤️

[@kathleenphillips6445]

Just wondering which of the two are more vibrant on fabric? Kind of looked like the Derwent was more saturated in color but I can see that the Caran Dache is easier to control if you’re using it like a pastel. I like your idea of using it like a pan watercolor too.

[@ArianeZurcher212]

@@kathleenphillips6445 Exactly. I would say the Inktense tend to be a bit more saturated.

[@LindaKSmith-zj4yh]

I purchased a small starter set of the Derwent set included the small blocks a water brush .. been fun playing with it. Looking forward to a bigger set. Thanks for sharing !!

[@ArianeZurcher212]

Wonderful! Let me know what you think. ❤️

[@mareesharples5480]

Thanks for the great ideas. I had a light bulb moment whilst watching, and I'm going to try it on some threads for stitching and weaving.

[@ArianeZurcher212]

Wonderful! Let me know how it goes ❤️

[@mareesharples5480]

​@@ArianeZurcher212I certainly will.

[@kathrynsmith3460]

I am so delighted that KZbin's algorithm sent you to my feed! Cannot wait to try this textile painting. I often paint with pastels - hard blocks, oils, and soft. Have you tried those in your work?

[@ArianeZurcher212]

I’m so happy you reached out, Hi! I’ve never used oil paints, only because of the drying time, same with oil pastels, but pretty much everything else, yes! ❤️

[@kathrynsmith3460]

I love using pastels, esp as oil pastels are the only oil painting I can do (cause paint thinner/solvents are migraine triggers​)@@ArianeZurcher212

[@kathleenphillips6445]

Very inspiring! Ive used lots of different dyes and techniques over the years but these look fun. For clothing blanks, scarves and all sorts of stuff that’s ready to be painted on, decorated etc., I use Dharma Trading out of California. Your cheesecloth art made me think of making some scarves. ❤️

[@ArianeZurcher212]

How great! Love Dharma Trading. They work beautifully on silk. ❤️

[@marilynalexieff285]

Thanks for showing both Caran dache and the intense. I have used the intense to paint with. Lots of fun.

[@ArianeZurcher212]

Yes, lots of fun! ❤️

[@DeeFay-fl1hs]

Exciting and endless possibilities for experimentation and play. Useful to know that heat setting isn’t necessary. Thank you.

[@ArianeZurcher212]

Yes, I was surprised when they wrote me that. I thought heat setting was ALWAYS necessary with things like this. But I haven't heat set mine and they look fine. ❤️

[@heleneckard4119]

Great tutorial! I’m going to get my intense blocks out and play with some linen. Thanks!

[@ArianeZurcher212]

Wonderful! Tell me how it goes!! ❤️

[@anitajansen5610]

Hi Ariane, great video. When I see this video I want to start immediately, 👏👍🧡💐

[@ArianeZurcher212]

Ha! If you do, tell me how it goes!! ❤️

[@kristinaperinot7544]

LOVE this so much ❤ just found you and am excited to follow and see what beautiful ideas you share 😊

[@ArianeZurcher212]

@@kristinaperinot7544 hi Kristina! I’m really happy you reached out. Welcome! ❤️💕❤️

[@rozdragun3015]

Oh i didn't know I needed this in my life, now I do!!!😊

[@ArianeZurcher212]

Haha! Exactly. Who knew?! ❤️😂❤️

[@nancykalinowski7354]

I just ordered some Caran D’Ache paint pencils. I have to chuckle. I know Caran D’ache (the person) was an illustrator. When I was taking Russian lessons, карандаш, was one of the first words I learned. Pronounced “karandash” is the Russian word for ‘pencil’. So I just ordered some “Caran D’Ache karandashes” lol.

[@ArianeZurcher212]

I LOVE that. And as I really love learning languages, this is one I will not forget. Here's to never having enough karandashes!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@alicemoline698]

Thank you. I'm going to experiment now.

[@ArianeZurcher212]

Wonderful. You must tell me how it goes!! ❤️💕❤️

[@coloradoblueskies-cj]

I guess it's time to pull out the paints......❤❤❤

[@ArianeZurcher212]

Haha! Yup... the fun just never ends! ❤️😂❤️

[@DianeLoDico]

Ariane, I love my Inktense blocks! Thank you for sharing.

[@ArianeZurcher212]

Oh I'm so glad. The colors are really beautiful and they definitely are INTENSE! ❤️😂❤️

[@anniegabriel5892]

You can also shave off powdery sized pieces with a craft knife, onto wet fabric or paper.

[@ArianeZurcher212]

Thanks so much for such an interesting idea! I'll have to give it a go and see how it looks. I imagine it would be like splattering paint, which is an effect I love! ❤️

[@eileenstevens8018]

I already have the Caran D’Ache and Inktense blocks and you have really inspired me into other uses! Thank you so much 😊

[@ArianeZurcher212]

Oh that's wonderful Eileen! So happy to hear. ❤️

[@heksedansd.2919]

Thank you for the video!🙂👍❤

[@ArianeZurcher212]

You are welcome!❤️

[@firststrokesswimacademy4156]

This was amazing-i have wanted to try the Caren d-Ache and this has given me the courage to try! Where do you get your cheesecloth? Grocery store? Thanks!

[@ArianeZurcher212]

I’m so glad! I put some links for places to get cheesecloth. Take a look. ❤️

[@kathrynsmith3460]

Thx. I can tell I need to start buying cheesecloth and cotton in bulk 😂🎉​@@ArianeZurcher212

[@ArianeZurcher212]

@ haha! Or start going through everyone’s closets and ripping up their old, rarely worn clothing! 💕😂💕

[@bine9526]

Thank you for the video. 💜💛💚It's not entirely clear to me what I can do with the dyed fabric, because it stains if it's watercolor paint. Or how can I fix the color exactly? I have some water-soluble crayons that I could use, but they are not waterproof once dry. And I would like to be able to wash the things if that is possible.? Thanks for an answer. I always have to find something to distract me from the depression.🙂

[@ArianeZurcher212]

Hi there, thank you so much for reaching out. I hear you regarding the distraction part. ❤️ I don't know how the Caran d'Ache hold up when washed as I use the materials that I paint in my mixed media art and not anything wearable. You could reach out to Caran d'Ache and ask. They are very responsive.

[@bine9526]

@@ArianeZurcher212 Thank you for the answer. 🙂

[@ArianeZurcher212]

@@bine9526 ❤ BTW: if you do find out the answer, please let me know as others reading these comments are most likely interested as well!

[@bine9526]

@@ArianeZurcher212 I think I'll not try to use this paint for clothes. I've only thought that you are doing it and was interested how you would fix the color. That bothered me. 🧠

[@ArianeZurcher212]

@ so Caran d’Ache said you can iron but that it’s not necessary. I haven’t ironed in the past, but I guess if there was any chance of it getting wet I might just to be safe.

[@judymarkel8029]

very cool

[@ArianeZurcher212]

Thx Judy. Lots of fun!

[@surekhasrivastava1826]

Can u show a video showing prick & pounce method of transferring pattern on fabric? I tried many times but didn't get the proper print. Thnx

[@ArianeZurcher212]

Hi there, that isn't a method I ever use in my work. But if you google it, I'm guessing you'll find some videos on how to do it. Good luck! ❤️

[@marianperron9219]

Is it colorfast or do I need to do something to the cloth before using?

[@ArianeZurcher212]

I do not treat the fabric I'm painting before hand, though I'm guessing you could. This is a question for Caran d'Ache and if you do ask them, please report back as I'd love to know. As I use the things I'm painting in my mixed media, which I neither wash nor have sitting in direct sunlight, I've not found the colors fade over time. But this is just one woman's (mine) experience! ❤️

[@lynnrose8957]

Thank you. Could I ask can you stitch straight on to the dried fabric of do you have to iron it to set it? It looks so much fun

[@ArianeZurcher212]

Yes, as I mention in the video, according to Caran d’Ache it does not need to be heat set. ❤️

[@johannafreeburn3061]

can these caran d'ache markers work on knitting?

[@ArianeZurcher212]

@@johannafreeburn3061 Hi Johanna, Im not sure as I’ve never tried, but I don’t see why not. Give it a try and let me know how it goes ❤️

[@johannafreeburn3061]

@@ArianeZurcher212 hi ariane, my crayons arrive tomorrow, can't wait to try it, i'm at the head of the rabbit hole if it works, and ready to dive in. here's hoping !

[@ArianeZurcher212]

@ haha!! Can’t wait to hear how it goes! ❤️

[@a.r.4416]

Looks very inspiring! Are the colours ok when you wash e.g. a garment you have painted? Thanks ❤ ❤❤

[@ArianeZurcher212]

I use this for my mixed media art, so I’ve never washed any of the fabric. You could ask Caron d’Ache. They have a website and are very quick answering questions particularly during business hours. ❤️

[@a.r.4416]

Thx!