The muslin, on the other hand, got a good scrunching before I let it dry with wrinkles and creases. I left my hessian to dry on a flat surface. Where and how you dry the fabric will depend on what type of effect you want and what you’ll be using it for. The plaster of Paris absorbs into the fabric and makes it stiff once it dries. Leave the painted fabric to dry completely. I used a darker color on the muslin to create contrast. The hessian only needed one coat on each side while the muslin needed two coats. You want the paint to absorb fully into the fabric so you may need to apply more than one coat of paint. Using an old paint brush paint the front and back of the fabric with the mixture. The way cream looks before you beat it with one of those mixing things. Add more powder until you have a smooth, lump free, creamy consistency. Sprinkle the plaster of Paris powder into the watered-down paint and stir. The more water you add to the paint, the lighter the final color. The liquid is simply watered-down craft paint. Keep in mind that the color won’t be as intense, since the white plaster lightens and dulls the paint.Īs a general rule of thumb, I mix 1 part plaster of Paris with 1 part liquid. To make Plaster of Paris fabric paint you can use any water-based craft paint to add color. Plus, if you want to dip the fabric, you need to mix enough plaster so you can submerge the entire thing in the mixture. It’s not as messy and you can minimize unintentional wrinkles, which is important if you’re going to add a raised stencil later. To make this 3D textured fabric art I went for the paint option. There are two ways to use plaster of Paris on fabric. How to paint fabric with plaster of Paris So, I’ll start off by showing you how I used plaster of Paris to paint my fabric and highlight it’s unique characteristics, before moving on to creating a raised stencil. The muslin is soft and flowing while the hessian, with it’s frayed edges, tends to be a bit stiff and “formal”. To create contrast and visual interest I choose fabrics with different textures. My 3D art has three layers: a raised stencil on top of a flat, firm fabric, with a wrinkly softer fabric as a background. Just a heads up this is a messy business, so it’s probably a good idea to find a sheet of plastic to protect your work area. Palette knife (a plastic knife works too).Any fabric with a loose-ish weave that the plaster of Paris can sink into should work, so feel free to experiment. To make something similar, you’ll need plaster of Paris (obviously) and different types of left-over fabric to create layers of interest. And don’t forget to subscribe so you’ll never miss a post! What you need Right, before I share how to use plaster of Paris to make 3D textured fabric art, be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, or Instagram. So maybe I’m not veering too much off the “ anything-goes-as-long-as-it’s-unique” track. It creates a beautiful backdrop to show off some of our air plant art. It’s still got loads of organic texture and an earthy vibe, though. See what I mean? It’s calm, understated, and delightfully monochromatic. I must be getting old □ but I had so much fun playing with plaster of Paris to create this 3D textured fabric art. So, today’s tutorial is a first for me because it’s subtle and serene, and dare I say…. I love mixing colors and shapes and wacky “out there” hand-crafted pieces to tell a story. I have no idea how to classify my décor style, but it’s definitely not minimalist.
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