Stamping on fabric or clothing *merged*

[daisy6]

Can I use craft pads to stamp on fabric? I want to use white. If not, what can I use?

[daisy6]

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[daisystamper]

Can you use craft ink on fabric? Is it washable??

[Ksullivan]

I don't know the answer to this, but I thought I would bring it back to the top to see if someone does. I have considered stampin on a canvas tote I carry around. I think as I rattle through my memory I may have heard someone say it would be fine, but you would have to heat set it with an iron, hmmmmmm, I should try my canvas tote as an experiment.

K

[mmferg]

You can stamp on fabric...but I am not sure if it is washable.

[sassyat30]

I have stamped on fabric, but I used paint instead of ink.

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[Ksullivan]

"*** Mandy ***


12 days until the retirement list
&
73 more days until the new catty!!"

I like your signature line, I wouldn't have known the countdown without it. And I have to say i was surprised we only have 12 day until the retirement list, yeah!

K

[mmferg]

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Originally Posted by Ksullivan

"*** Mandy ***


12 days until the retirement list
&
73 more days until the new catty!!"

I like your signature line, I wouldn't have known the countdown without it. And I have to say i was surprised we only have 12 day until the retirement list, yeah!

K

This is my favorite time of year...so I love counting down to the *big* days

....I know, I know...I am a dork!!!

Sorry to hijack...

[Paula Powell]

My daughter just called and asked me if we could put the granddaughters handprints on a shirt for their Dad for Fathers Day. I Told her I was sure we could but didn't know if it would be permanent. Does anyone know or has anyone out there tried it before? Thanks, Paula

[MSBetsyZ]

You will need to wash the shirt first. Do NOT use fabric softener, either in the wash or dry cycle...that would keep the ink from setting on the fabric.

I really, really prefer fabric paint for best results. However, craft ink is the next best thing. When the ink/paint dries, heat set it by ironing it on the reverse side, then on the front side with a press cloth. You might also dry it in the dryer.

Then DON'T launder the shirt for a good 3 days. That's how long it generally takes fabric paint to cure; you might as well wait that long with craft ink too.

These things always turn out SO adorable! My dh has adored the shirts and ties that have been handpainted by my son over the years!

[not quite creative]

I need advice on what type of white ink to purchase. I am going to stamp using a large foam solid baseball stamp in white on navy fabric (cotton/poly???- not sure off fabric, just plain old curtain fabric). This will be for my son's room. Will white staz-on work for this? Will it be dark enough? Should I use some sort of fabric paint instead? I don't have anything but a white craft pad. Would that work? I doubt I will ever wash the valances and the window doesn't get much direct sunlight.
Thanks in advanced for your suggestions.
Christy

[MommaJ]

I think there are pads for fabrics called "Fabrico" pads. I'd check this out. I know I've stamped the large foam floral stamps along with the Making Memories Alphabet stamps onto the canvas tote bags with acrylic paint mixed with a few drops of textile medium. It worked well on canvas, I haven't tried washing it though. Good luck!!

[Suzastampin]

The Fabrico pads are now called VersaCraft. They're great for fabric and lots of different surfaces. After you've stamped and let it dry, you can heat set with your iron on the back side.

Suz

[row4d]

Craft (pigment) ink is exactly what you ought to use! StazOn is not generally recommended for use on fabric, as it's meant for nonporous surfaces.

[not quite creative]

Thanks for the replies. So far it looks like I can use the fabrico/versacraft pads. The white I have is from colorbox (pigment ink). Will that work? Christy

[EllenH]

You can also use Jacquard products. These are extremely "pliable" when they are dry and wash beautifully. You must take care to clean your stamps directly after using, but I can HIGHLY recommend them. If you are looking for white I would consider using the Neopaque White. Make a palette by brushing the paint onto a penscore piece and then ink your stamp and voila - the perfect solution for stamping on fabric and having it remain "soft". HTH's

[not quite creative]

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Originally Posted by EllenH

You can also use Jacquard products. These are extremely "pliable" when they are dry and wash beautifully.

Thanks for the tip. Can I get these at HL, Micheals, JoAnns, Hancock fabric??? Christy

[EllenH]

Yes - Michaels has them back in their fabric paint section. I'm not certain about JoAnns, but I know that our Pacific Fabrics here in the NW carries them as well. You can read about the paints at the Jacquard site - the Neopaques are talked about here.

[not quite creative]

Ellen-
Thanks for the info. I'll have to shop and play this week. Christy

[stampin_heather]

I'm thinking of ordering a personalized stamp with my daughter's name to stamp on the inside of her clothes. The outfits keep disappearing at daycare and the thin Sharpies I buy bleed when I write.

Will Staz On ink work? Or is there another brand of ink that will be better for stamping on fabric?

Thanks!

[trouverletemps]

I have used Fabrico Ink - I think it is made by versacraft and the name may have been changed recently. It is permanent after heat setting with an iron or heat gun, I think. got at local stamp store, not craft chain stores.

[Suzastampin]

The Fabrico is now called VersaCraft.

There's also a pen made special for marking clothes. I remember using it before going to camp a million years ago. I know it's still made. I believe it's called a laundry marker. It will stay on through more washings than the clothes will last.

Suz

[ldsmommy81]

I would love to make a personalized "I'm the big brother & I'm the little sister shirts" for my son & his baby sister who will arrive in January. Can I use stamps to do this or will it just wash out?

Sally

[row4d]

Use craft (pigment) ink and heat set it -- when I used to do painted shirts in junior high we set them in the dryer on high, but you could probably use a heat tool or dry iron as well. Also, you should prewash the shirts to get rid of any sizing that could keep the ink from adhering.

Congrats on your impending new arrival!

[dianerh]

When you prewash, don't use any fabric softener in the washer or dryer. You can also use Fabrico/Versacraft ink, Palettes, Brilliance. All must be heat set. ;-)

[Skittl1321]

You can use glitter if you use the art institute fabric dries clear glue. As long as you heat set it won't come off in the wash!

(Sorry, love glitter on shirts)

But otherwise- pigment or hybrid inks, heat set. And I recommend turning the shirt inside out to wash.

[stillstampin]

Just to let you know - I tried pigment onk on fabric, did the prewash, heat set thing etc and as soon as I washed it, I lost everything!! My fabric was pure white again!! The only thing that worked for me was to use acrylic paint. I put it on to my stamps with a foam brush and then washed my stamp right away. I have washed the items on nmerous occasions and they still look good! Good luck with your project!

[cherie inn tx]

I know you can use craft ink to fabric stamp, HOW do you make sure it won't wash off. I have heard something about it, but it has been a WHILE!
Heat or something???
The pre-K teacher here wants to use my alpha's for some Christmas shirt and I really don't want paint on them! Help me out ladies..:0)

[MSBetsyZ]

Probably THE most important thing is to pre-wash the fabric WITHOUT using any kind of fabric softener. That removes the sizing, which would impede the ink from absorbing well.

You can either use fabric paint on your stamps (keep a wet rag or something handy to set your stamp on immediately...don't let paint dry on the stamp!) or pigment (what Stampin Up calls "craft") ink. Either way, once it's dry you need to heat set. If you used fabric paint, follow their directions. If you used craft ink, dry-press the reverse side with an iron, and/or throw in a hot dryer.

Voila!

[Jenniegirl]

Deco Art craft Twinkles says not to use on wearable fabric - does anyone know why? Is it a fire issue when people dry in a dryer or is it simply it may flake off? I have fabric paint medium to mix to apply -

Any help would be great - I need to make 15 by tomorrow !!

[amy hoeck]

Can I use the craft ink on fabric & if so, do certain colors work better than others? Also, if the craft ink does adhere to fabric, is there anything special I need to do before I place the stamped-on t-shirt in the washer/dryer? Thanks in advance for your help.