如何：涂料面料
Paint can transform any surface, even walls. Here, brush up on the tips and techniques that can help you paint fabric like a pro.
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We’re no strangers to the power of paint. Itbrightens dark rooms,adds interest to walls, andtransforms furniture. It’s no surprise that paint can work wonders on textiles too. Though you might never have considered it before, you can introduce color and pattern to a wide array of fabric items in the home, including but not limited to furniture upholstery, curtains, throw pillows, wall hangings and more. Continue reading to learn how easy it can be to paint fabric successfully.
第1步
The first thing to know is that fabric paint comes in two main varieties—opaque and transparent. The former is more commonly used and behaves similarly to the wall paints you’re used to, while the latter helps do-it-yourselfers achieve subtle more effects, particularly when applied to light-colored fabrics.
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In addition to choosing a type of fabric paint, you must also decide which tools to employ. While brushes, rollers, and sprayers are par for the course in wall painting, a different set of options are more useful here. As is so often the case in home improvement, the best tool for the job depends on the task at hand.
- 标记和钢笔are easy to work with and offer the sort of precision that lends itself well to detail work.
- Sprays最有效的情况下当你涂层swaths of fabric (e.g., curtains).
- 刷子are more difficult to master, but they allow you greater freedom in the mixing of colors.Different styles of brushesare suited to different purposes. While flat, so-called “shader” brushes create broad lines optimal for filling in a design, thinner brushes execute the long, thin strokes necessary for outlines.
- 模板can help even inexperienced fabric painters achieve sharp edges and uniformity. For lettering and repetitive patterns, they are highly recommended.
- Spongesleave a more bubbled texture than markers and brushes create. In some cases you may want to keep that texture; in other cases, you may wish to minimize the texture by layering on additional paint. Use a sponge for a medium-to-large fabric surface areas. It’s also recommended for work with a stencil.
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第2步
Gather the fabric you’re planning to paint. Both natural and synthetic fibers can be painted, though keep in mind that paint spreads most easily on lightweight fabrics an least easily on heavy materials like cotton duck. If the fabric must remain washing machine-friendly, be sure to put it through the washer at least once prior to painting, using regular detergent but skipping the fabric softener. Shrinkage is likely to ruin a fabric paint job, so the goal is to get the initial shrinkage out of the way.
第3步
Place a piece of cardboard directly beneath the fabric to be painted, thereby protecting against bleed-through. To keep the fabric from shifting while you work, secure it to the cardboard by means of pins.
Step 4
Start painting the fabric at its top, working your way down section by section. Doing so helps minimize the risk of accidentally smudging any areas you’ve already painted. Once finished, to be on the safe side, let the paint dry for a little longer than the amount of time recommended by the manufacturer.
Step 6
用热衣铁覆盖织物，防止油漆在洗涤中脱落。但不是将铁与涂料接触，而不是将其保持在表面上方，悬停在上面的几英寸。或者，如果可能的话，织物的相对，非涂覆的侧面，用于相同的结果。
Additional Fabric Painting Tips
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- 练习你的设计on surplus fabric before you begin painting in earnest. That can give you a feel for how the paint takes to the fabric, while allowing you to gain comfort using your chosenpaint tools.
- Wash your hands and tools thoroughlybetween coats, if you decide multiple applications are needed.
- To avoid mishaps with a stencil,在绘画后尽快将其与任何磁带一起移除。
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