Hello Friends!
I told you several days ago that I was going to show you how I painted on fabric for our sewing room/office curtain.
First, you’ll have to visualise the above photo unpainted because I forgot to get a before photo.
Sorry.
I wanted to do this fabric painting project NOW, so I racked by brain trying to come up with what I might have at home that could work.
I have craft paints on hand, but I didn’t want a stiff painted finish for the curtains.
Then I came up with the idea of using food colouring .
I first cut fabric strips for experimenting with the right balance of the dye and water mixture.
When I discovered that I didn’t have any red food colouring I decided to use beet juice.
And it worked beautifully!
I believe can thank Ma Ingalls from “Little House on the Prairie” for this little tidbit of knowledge:)
Honestly I was surprised that the colours worked out to be exactly what I was wanting to achieve for this project.
The pale red and blue were simply diluted.
The lime green, which looks more yellow here, was a mix of yellow and green together.
I applied it to the fabric with a craft paint brush, being very careful to stay within the lines of the postal pattern on the curtains.
I also placed a plastic barrier underneath the fabric to protect the surface it was lying on.
This is a must!
Now this is all experimental on my part…
But I figured that you don’t know until you try, right?
Since I was worried that the dye would run after washing I sprayed the painted areas with an acrylic coating to seal them.
I feel pretty confident this won’t wash out.
At least I hope not!
Nothing ventured, nothing gained.
I will be back to share with you how it looks once it is hanging.
I want to paint the window’s trim first.
Oh yes, another project!
Please join me as party here:
You are quite ingenious! Beautiful work and can't wait to see the final result!
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This is really neat! It turned out very well! 🙂
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You are so creative and got such a great result! I don't know if I'm that brave…but it looks like fun! Enjoy your week!
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Hi Kimberly, I like your new header! It looks great. And the curtains are really sweet. I can't believe you dyed certain parts. That is so cool. The fabric is really cute too. I'm guessing you have your computer back? How are your grandsons? I hope they are both recovering well. Hugs. Pam
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That is just beautiful Kimberly! I have experimented a little bit with natural dyes (beet juice and others), I think if you throw some salt in the wash and wash on cold water the colors should set. Of course I don't know how the food coloring will work, it sure seems to stain clothing well enough, lol! But the salt acts as a mordant and sets the dye more permanently.
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WOW!! I am soo impressed…you are soo creative and so innovative. I never would have thought to do such a thing. And it looks soo good! Can't wait to see the curtains hanging. Enjoy your day!
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now that is something I have never done — now you got me thinking of another project..Super great look – I like what you ave done… writing the words nice hand writing..Can't wait to see the curtains done and in place..Hugs
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I love the fabric and the pops of color are fabulous! Great idea! Thanks for sharing it with us. Can't wait to see them hanging.hugs,Jann
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Well aren't you clever! I am eager to see them hung.
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WHAT fun! I love it and you did a great job. Can't wait to see it hung up!!! xo Diana
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Wow—that is SUPER. You are so talented. I'm sure they look GREAT once they are hanging. Can't wait to see another photo then.Congrats.Hugs,Betsy
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I loved that you used beet juice. What would we do without Ma. I think you have such great ideas. I can't wait to see them hung up. What I could see looks amazing. No, there will always be projects.
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I want to know more. 🙂 Amazing! I just love how it looks from what you showed us.
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Show stopper! This is amazing.Great ingenuity, too.
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Beautiful job! Can't wait to see them hung up. What's the next project going to be?
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Wow, you are so clever, amazing job…too cute.
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Wow, you are so clever, amazing job…too cute.
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