I am making my first boho, altered dress, & I am using an old victorian style bedsheet(white), & I was trying to figure out how to get the colors I wanted & here you are w/this glorious tutorial!!! Thank you SO very much, for sharing all of these wonderful bits of crafty knowledge w/me!!! Susan,yer laid back, friendly personality makes it easy & fun to watch!!! It's like chilling w/ my big sister!!! You are definitely my go-to from now on!!! Love & light to you!
This is very cool. I’ve always painted fabric with acrylics, (and latex interior house paint), with a bit of fabric medium, but not watered down. I’m inspired to use up my “almost empties” in this way. Thx again for the inspiration Susan. ❤️🎨
I feel like I fell into a sea of gorgeous blue fabric. You realize I’m now going to strip all the sheets off the beds and tear into strips and give them a new life. Wahahaha. Mad scientists indeed.
I got "free" white sheets when I brought a new comforter. I've been waiting til the new year to finally have the time to do this! Now I know it can work! Thank you!
Love these colours Susan... I want to do a woodland journal, so will go and look for my emptiest greens, and browns and see how I go... Cheers for sharing, this is just wonderful... xx
Oh my goodness, Susan - they are all gorgeous!!! I ‘happily surprised by the results with the printed fabric - who knew? I know what I’ll be doing soon- thanks!
Gotta love youtube! I just made wall quilt with my paint rags....and, I was eying my paintbrush jars.... thinking, I should pour this on scrap fabrics... then this came up on my feed! Kinda scary, but oh so fun! And, you got a new follower 😃.
I used very diluted black acrylic paint to dye fabric gray. I noticed that diluted black dye doesn't work as the dye turns bluish purple. So happy with the result.
Thank you. Coz I want to do some embroidery on grey fabric so I'm glad you've posted this so I won't use just diluted black. Coz I do specifically want the fabric grey 😊 thank you coz you've made it so I don't waste my time or the black paint 😊🤗
I have been hoping that you would do a video on dyeing fabric with acrylic paint. I am impressed with the ease of the process and the simple supplies. I do not own any distress inks at the moment but will hope to obtain some when it is safe to shop in my area or to order online after the winter cold has passed. I do have some old acrylics to use up and lots of fabric scraps to try. I am busy for awhile finishing a crumb quilt but the dye project will be put in my queue. Thanks for sharing your process.
Since I don’t do the type of art that goes in the washing machine, I don’t test for that however, if you think about any time you’ve gotten paint on your clothes and then sent them through the washer, it doesn’t really come off. If you are trying to paint clothing, that will regularly go through the washing machine. My two suggestions are one use a fabric paint or to use a fabric, medium with acrylic paint as it will help the fabric stay softer and permanent.
Since I don’t do the type of art that goes in the washing machine, I don’t test for that however, if you think about any time you’ve gotten paint on your clothes and then sent them through the washer, it doesn’t really come off. If you are trying to paint clothing, that will regularly go through the washing machine. My two suggestions are one use a fabric paint or to use a fabric, medium with acrylic paint as it will help the fabric stay softer and permanent.
@@mushroom.mustang I have never used fabric softener as a medium, or even heard of it being used like that. Maybe somebody’s tried it. I just find the medium dependable.
Fabulous results ! I do this all the time too. It's going to be fun to see what you make with some of these. Thanks for sharing, encouraging, and inspiring!
@@srta.catrinabrowningyguerr6946 I'm not sure if your question is for @Susan Taylor Brown or me, but I'll give my answer - I'm making fabric for other art projects and not clothing. I usually use paint made for textiles, so unless I use a heavy amount it remains quite soft. I hope that helps.
This video.. You made my day , I have been an artist for many years IK know acrylic would be excellent medium for fabric painting and thank goodness you were amazing enough to have created this video reminding me . I have two baby parrots and I decided to make p[art of my bedroom into a jungle avary for them I have a beautiful high ceiling . However Im changing out my victorian color scheme for rich corals, teals, greens morocco meets Jungle, and do you think I could find drapes for both my bed and window dressings...... nothing until seeing this. Funny enough I still have all the pure white panels from a previous change . Thank you =)
Hi, you did a lovely job on your fabric. How long did you leave the fabrics in the dye baths? When did you rinse them if at all, and how did you dry them without getting paint everywhere? Thanks!
It varies when I do this, sometimes I dip them in and write back out again sometimes I leave them and go do something else but really it just takes a few minutes. I rinse them in till they run clear and I really can’t tell you how long that takes because it all depends on how much pigment is left in the paint when you do this. Since I don’t do the type of art that goes in the washing machine, I don’t test for that however, if you think about any time you’ve gotten paint on your clothes and then sent them through the washer, it doesn’t really come off. If you are trying to paint clothing, that will regularly go through the washing machine. My two suggestions are one use a fabric paint or to use a fabric, medium with acrylic paint as it will help the fabric stay softer and permanent.
@@SusanTaylorBrown Okay, thank you! So, I'll try them out. I am specifically going to use the paint on polyester chiffon. So, would the silk paints be even better?
I have lots of white cotton fabric and was going to make pants for a doll but I needed gray!! And I can’t find the right shade so I’ll just be dying the fabric! Thanks!!
I’ve learned since doing this, I would add fabric medium to the mix and then they would not be stiff. I forgot what the ratio is since I’m not doing this kind of stuff anymore, but you can get the cheap fabric, medium and mix it with your acrylic paint and it should work fine and doesn’t change the hand of the fabric too much.
Not when using acrylic paint. Think about how hard it is to get paint off your clothes if you spill it. But when I did this it wasn’t for anything that would be washed.
Hi, love this! I'd like to make a bag with fabric dyed this way. If I want to wash it, will colors run? Any recommendations for setting the color, or isn't it necessary?
Since I don’t do the type of art that goes in the washing machine, I don’t test for that however, if you think about any time you’ve gotten paint on your clothes and then sent them through the washer, it doesn’t really come off. If you are trying to paint clothing, that will regularly go through the washing machine. My two suggestions are one use a fabric paint or to use a fabric, medium with acrylic paint as it will help the fabric stay softer and permanent.
You know I never did an exact percentage. I liked it to be watery and I think you’ll kind of find your way with it. I tried to make it more like a watercolor. The thing is if it’s too thick, it’s going to be very hard to stitch through.
After many years of dyeing fabric with different processes this seems almost too easy to actually work!! I am definitely trying this method soon. I have some slightly dried out SetaColor could I reconstitute them with water or would something else work better?
Since I don’t do the type of art that goes in the washing machine, I don’t test for that however, if you think about any time you’ve gotten paint on your clothes and then sent them through the washer, it doesn’t really come off. If you are trying to paint clothing, that will regularly go through the washing machine. My two suggestions are one use a fabric paint or to use a fabric, medium with acrylic paint as it will help the fabric stay softer and permanent.
Since I don’t do the type of art that goes in the washing machine, I don’t test for that however, if you think about any time you’ve gotten paint on your clothes and then sent them through the washer, it doesn’t really come off. If you are trying to paint clothing, that will regularly go through the washing machine. My two suggestions are one use a fabric paint or to use a fabric, medium with acrylic paint as it will help the fabric stay softer and permanent.
Can any acrylic paint be used, water or oil based and how does it hold up in the washing machine 🤔 I got some boring white handkerchiefs(pure wool fabric) to my birthday and want make them colorful in batik maybe. 😃
Heyy i do have a ship wool jacket nd it is in colour of our skin it's a bit of dark beige colour nd i want to colour it pink plz letmme know how can I do
Since I don’t do the type of art that goes in the washing machine, I don’t test for that however, if you think about any time you’ve gotten paint on your clothes and then sent them through the washer, it doesn’t really come off. If you are trying to paint clothing, that will regularly go through the washing machine. My two suggestions are one use a fabric paint or to use a fabric, medium with acrylic paint as it will help the fabric stay softer and permanent.
Cool! But although I was really happy with my coloured threads and fabric I forgot you can’t iron acrylics without making a mess of both iron and work🫣
I believe you can if you were to put a sheet of baking parchment or wax paper between the iron and fabric, I must admit I haven't tried it yet but apparently it seals the paint into the fabric. I'm going to have a go myself over the weekend for my own project, I will let you know how it turned out . Hope this helps 😊
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I am making my first boho, altered dress, & I am using an old victorian style bedsheet(white), & I was trying to figure out how to get the colors I wanted & here you are w/this glorious tutorial!!! Thank you SO very much, for sharing all of these wonderful bits of crafty knowledge w/me!!! Susan,yer laid back, friendly personality makes it easy & fun to watch!!! It's like chilling w/ my big sister!!! You are definitely my go-to from now on!!! Love & light to you!
Thanks for sharing your technique! I love the colors. I love that you used printed fabric scraps. I would not have thought of this!
Never would I have guessed I'd be on this journey... but here I am. So thank you for assisting in manifesting thus moment.z
This is very cool. I’ve always painted fabric with acrylics, (and latex interior house paint), with a bit of fabric medium, but not watered down. I’m inspired to use up my “almost empties” in this way. Thx again for the inspiration Susan. ❤️🎨
Yep. I love that about all the little craft paint bottles.
WOW this is absolutely fantastic! I just got all these gorgeous paints and now I have plans! THANK YOU!!!
Susan, what a beautiful, informative video! I love this technique, for using up the last of your paint colors, and not wasting a drop!! Thank you.
I feel like I fell into a sea of gorgeous blue fabric. You realize I’m now going to strip all the sheets off the beds and tear into strips and give them a new life. Wahahaha. Mad scientists indeed.
Lots of queen sheets with a rip that I kept! Now a purpose…. Thanks
I got "free" white sheets when I brought a new comforter. I've been waiting til the new year to finally have the time to do this! Now I know it can work!
Thank you!
Love these colours Susan... I want to do a woodland journal, so will go and look for my emptiest greens, and browns and see how I go... Cheers for sharing, this is just wonderful... xx
Oh my goodness, Susan - they are all gorgeous!!! I ‘happily surprised by the results with the printed fabric - who knew? I know what I’ll be doing soon- thanks!
Gotta love youtube! I just made wall quilt with my paint rags....and, I
was eying my paintbrush jars.... thinking, I should pour this on scrap fabrics... then this came up on my feed! Kinda scary, but oh so fun! And, you got a new follower 😃.
I hope you had fun using your scraps and paint water
Oh my goodness I love these colours and so easy, guess what I’m doing Saturday morning ❤️ thank you ☺️
Thank you for sharing this! I needed this direction for coloring .... wonderful idea and love the colors you created!!!!
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I'm going to try this on lace fabric and lace trims. Thanks for posting this video...definitely inspired me! Thank you!!
Hi. I am just beginning. Can you show me a photo of the results. Did you wash your lace/fabric first? Thanks
Your mad scientist experimenting had a gorgeous result! 😍😍
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Hey Susan, great idea. I have so many almost empty acrylic paint bottles. I will so be doing this. Your fabrics came out beautifully.
did you try it..and was I good?. i want to try it that is why I am asking ☺
Great idea, Susan! Love those blues! Tfs. Have a great day! 💗😊
♥️♥️♥️ your beautiful technique of colors
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I've painted on fabric with acrylics but never dyed with them! I'm definitely going to do that!
Great, easy technique! TFS the inspiration!
This method I am going to try first. I have a lot of acrylic paint, so I'm thrilled. 😀
@@SusanTaylorBrown I wanted to wait with fabric paiting and more new stuff, but I can't. Lol😛
Love this idea Susan.
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OOOH, saving my paint water! Fabusous idea, I am a painter as well as a quilter, the possibiliteis......!
Love this. Your creativity is amazing. It make my heart dance. Thank you for sharing
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I used very diluted black acrylic paint to dye fabric gray. I noticed that diluted black dye doesn't work as the dye turns bluish purple. So happy with the result.
Glad you were pleased with your results. People are often surprised at how many colors are in black.
Thank you. Coz I want to do some embroidery on grey fabric so I'm glad you've posted this so I won't use just diluted black. Coz I do specifically want the fabric grey 😊 thank you coz you've made it so I don't waste my time or the black paint 😊🤗
Thanks for the short, informative video! This technique has a ton of potential
I am going to have to get some paints. These are incredible I want to try it. Thank you Susan
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I have been hoping that you would do a video on dyeing fabric with acrylic paint. I am impressed with the ease of the process and the simple supplies. I do not own any distress inks at the moment but will hope to obtain some when it is safe to shop in my area or to order online after the winter cold has passed. I do have some old acrylics to use up and lots of fabric scraps to try. I am busy for awhile finishing a crumb quilt but the dye project will be put in my queue. Thanks for sharing your process.
Beautiful!!!! Your so sweet and this is very very helpful
Thank you so much!!💚💚💚 I’m glad you found it helpful.
This is awesome!!
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I love the results. I have so much acrylic paint I could use. Great idea!
Awesome. I want to dye cross stitch fabric. Will go practice on scraps
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Thank you for this !! I'm having a go this afternoon, I have just discovered your channel, I love everything you have created .
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Love it! But wonder if the color stays after washing in the washing machine? Have you tried that out?😊 love to know :)
I came here wondering the same thing. I'm trying to look it up, but I'm not sure... :/
Since I don’t do the type of art that goes in the washing machine, I don’t test for that however, if you think about any time you’ve gotten paint on your clothes and then sent them through the washer, it doesn’t really come off. If you are trying to paint clothing, that will regularly go through the washing machine. My two suggestions are one use a fabric paint or to use a fabric, medium with acrylic paint as it will help the fabric stay softer and permanent.
Since I don’t do the type of art that goes in the washing machine, I don’t test for that however, if you think about any time you’ve gotten paint on your clothes and then sent them through the washer, it doesn’t really come off. If you are trying to paint clothing, that will regularly go through the washing machine. My two suggestions are one use a fabric paint or to use a fabric, medium with acrylic paint as it will help the fabric stay softer and permanent.
@@SusanTaylorBrown do you think a fabric softener would replace a fabric medium or should i just get the medium? ty love
@@mushroom.mustang I have never used fabric softener as a medium, or even heard of it being used like that. Maybe somebody’s tried it. I just find the medium dependable.
Thanks so much for all the great info you share.
Fabulous results ! I do this all the time too. It's going to be fun to see what you make with some of these. Thanks for sharing, encouraging, and inspiring!
Do you use a fabric medium to make sure it doesn't stiffen the clothing?
@@srta.catrinabrowningyguerr6946 I'm not sure if your question is for @Susan Taylor Brown or me, but I'll give my answer - I'm making fabric for other art projects and not clothing. I usually use paint made for textiles, so unless I use a heavy amount it remains quite soft. I hope that helps.
Love this! I think I have a bottle of fabric medium which will help keep the fabric soft, but I'm sure the dilute paint is fine as is!
Oh finally I have acrylic blue and I am excited to try
Great inspiration.
What a brilliant idea - why didn't I think of that?! I'm off to raid the linen cupboard 😃
Nice coloring 👍🖖
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Hi what's your rinse process after dying? Great colors!!!
This video.. You made my day , I have been an artist for many years IK know acrylic would be excellent medium for fabric painting and thank goodness you were amazing enough to have created this video reminding me . I have two baby parrots and I decided to make p[art of my bedroom into a jungle avary for them I have a beautiful high ceiling . However Im changing out my victorian color scheme for rich corals, teals, greens morocco meets Jungle, and do you think I could find drapes for both my bed and window dressings...... nothing until seeing this. Funny enough I still have all the pure white panels from a previous change . Thank you =)
Great idea! Will be making a mess here today.
@@SusanTaylorBrown thank you Susan!
Ohh, my colors totally! 😍 Love them!😄📘👍🏻
Thank 🎉You for Sharing. ❤ Really useful video. 💐👌Toom@CapeTown
Glad it was helpful! 💚💚💚
Do you rinse and let dry bunched up or dip and dry? Thank you for sharing
this was super helpful thank you
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Love seeing this! Thanks for sharing it. Its very motivating to dye some fabric. Will be fun to stitch on. Have you ever made fabric earrings?
Love this! Thank you for sharing. :)
What a great idea! x
Hi, you did a lovely job on your fabric. How long did you leave the fabrics in the dye baths? When did you rinse them if at all, and how did you dry them without getting paint everywhere? Thanks!
It varies when I do this, sometimes I dip them in and write back out again sometimes I leave them and go do something else but really it just takes a few minutes. I rinse them in till they run clear and I really can’t tell you how long that takes because it all depends on how much pigment is left in the paint when you do this. Since I don’t do the type of art that goes in the washing machine, I don’t test for that however, if you think about any time you’ve gotten paint on your clothes and then sent them through the washer, it doesn’t really come off. If you are trying to paint clothing, that will regularly go through the washing machine. My two suggestions are one use a fabric paint or to use a fabric, medium with acrylic paint as it will help the fabric stay softer and permanent.
thank you for sharing
Awesome!
Hi! Would this work on thicker fabrics like denim??
@@jennagoose6299 sure thing. I would saturate the fabric with water first, and then put it in the paint water to soak.
@@SusanTaylorBrown perfect! Thank you!!
Yes yes and yes!!! 🙌🤍👍🏽
Thank you Susan :-o
Thank you
I'm going to use acrylic paint on a dress. Do I need fabric medium for this to keep it from stiffening hard?
@@SusanTaylorBrown Okay. Do I add it into the paint, or do I put it on the dress first before I soak the dress in the paint?
@@SusanTaylorBrown Okay. Thank you so much for the tips!
@@SusanTaylorBrown Okay, thank you! So, I'll try them out. I am specifically going to use the paint on polyester chiffon. So, would the silk paints be even better?
@@SusanTaylorBrown Thank you!!! I'll check it out!
I have lots of white cotton fabric and was going to make pants for a doll but I needed gray!! And I can’t find the right shade so I’ll just be dying the fabric! Thanks!!
Ooh, you think this would work (and not be at all stiff) on cloth napkins (I cut/hemmed from a flowery, white tablecloth)?
I’ve learned since doing this, I would add fabric medium to the mix and then they would not be stiff. I forgot what the ratio is since I’m not doing this kind of stuff anymore, but you can get the cheap fabric, medium and mix it with your acrylic paint and it should work fine and doesn’t change the hand of the fabric too much.
Do you add anything else to the mix ? Like salt ? To not let it wash off or fade?!
Not when using acrylic paint. Think about how hard it is to get paint off your clothes if you spill it. But when I did this it wasn’t for anything that would be washed.
Hi, love this! I'd like to make a bag with fabric dyed this way. If I want to wash it, will colors run? Any recommendations for setting the color, or isn't it necessary?
Since I don’t do the type of art that goes in the washing machine, I don’t test for that however, if you think about any time you’ve gotten paint on your clothes and then sent them through the washer, it doesn’t really come off. If you are trying to paint clothing, that will regularly go through the washing machine. My two suggestions are one use a fabric paint or to use a fabric, medium with acrylic paint as it will help the fabric stay softer and permanent.
What percentage of paint to water do you suggest for the best results on fabric
You know I never did an exact percentage. I liked it to be watery and I think you’ll kind of find your way with it. I tried to make it more like a watercolor. The thing is if it’s too thick, it’s going to be very hard to stitch through.
will this work on stretchy fabric? or will it crack
@@akishashanielle905 I have no idea. Sorry. 😕
After many years of dyeing fabric with different processes this seems almost too easy to actually work!! I am definitely trying this method soon. I have some slightly dried out SetaColor could I reconstitute them with water or would something else work better?
I can never tell for sure but I often take nearly dried out stuff and add warm water. I usually get some kind of color.
Can the fabric be washed?
Since I don’t do the type of art that goes in the washing machine, I don’t test for that however, if you think about any time you’ve gotten paint on your clothes and then sent them through the washer, it doesn’t really come off. If you are trying to paint clothing, that will regularly go through the washing machine. My two suggestions are one use a fabric paint or to use a fabric, medium with acrylic paint as it will help the fabric stay softer and permanent.
I was wondering if that would work,thank you for being a fellow mad scientist! I do want to make the fabric into a dress,is it permanent?❤
Since I don’t do the type of art that goes in the washing machine, I don’t test for that however, if you think about any time you’ve gotten paint on your clothes and then sent them through the washer, it doesn’t really come off. If you are trying to paint clothing, that will regularly go through the washing machine. My two suggestions are one use a fabric paint or to use a fabric, medium with acrylic paint as it will help the fabric stay softer and permanent.
I’ve seen where can use vegetable glycerin mixed in water to keep paint from being stiff.
Good tip.
Can any acrylic paint be used, water or oil based and how does it hold up in the washing machine 🤔 I got some boring white handkerchiefs(pure wool fabric) to my birthday and want make them colorful in batik maybe. 😃
@@SusanTaylorBrown Thank you very much 😊
Can you dye satin this way?
I have not tried satin but I have no idea why not. Paint gets stuck to our clothes all too easily. 🙄
Does this work on any fabric?
How did you dry it?
I just let things air dry, and then I run an iron over them.
Heyy i do have a ship wool jacket nd it is in colour of our skin it's a bit of dark beige colour nd i want to colour it pink plz letmme know how can I do
@@SusanTaylorBrown oooh ok no problem thnx for reply
I'm dying a white dress with a sage green, for a bridesmaids dress, but what do I do? Do I rinse it and dry it? Or what? I don't wanna lose the color
Since I don’t do the type of art that goes in the washing machine, I don’t test for that however, if you think about any time you’ve gotten paint on your clothes and then sent them through the washer, it doesn’t really come off. If you are trying to paint clothing, that will regularly go through the washing machine. My two suggestions are one use a fabric paint or to use a fabric, medium with acrylic paint as it will help the fabric stay softer and permanent.
Cool! But although I was really happy with my coloured threads and fabric I forgot you can’t iron acrylics without making a mess of both iron and work🫣
I believe you can if you were to put a sheet of baking parchment or wax paper between the iron and fabric, I must admit I haven't tried it yet but apparently it seals the paint into the fabric.
I'm going to have a go myself over the weekend for my own project, I will let you know how it turned out . Hope this helps 😊