Denim Painting 101 How To Use Fabric Medium I recommend using about 1 3 fabric medium to 2 3 acrylic paint. do not use it as a “sealant” over the top of the painting. it is meant to be mixed into the paint. mix your acrylic paint first, then add the fabric medium to the mixture before painting it onto denim. use less medium for a more matte finish. For this reason, i recommend always painting on sturdy denim — 100% cotton vintage denim is best. some stretch is okay! keep reading for how to avoid cracking even on slightly stretchy denim. 2. low quality paint. another reason your painted jeans might crack is if you’re using low quality paints. i dive deeper into this in my denim.
Denim Painting 101 How To Use Fabric Medium вђ Kessler Elsewhere Step 2: how to paint the base coat (s) paint the whole pocket with 1 2 layers of white acrylic paint mixed with fabric medium. mix 3 parts paint with 1 part fabric medium on your palette. then use that paint to paint the pocket. do not mix the fabric medium directly on the denim. Iron over the cloth covered painted area for the recommended duration, usually around 2 5 minutes. the heat helps set the paint and make it more resistant to washing and wear. allow the painted area to cool completely before handling or wearing the jeans. rushing this step might cause the paint to peel or crack. Let your design completely dry. then, use an iron (on a medium setting) to heat set your design, sealing the paint into the fabric. cover your design with a thin cloth to prevent direct contact between the paint and the iron. step 7: sew in the denim hems at the top of each painted denim pocket to make a hanging loop. Step 1: wash the denim. before you add paint to your jeans, make sure they’re freshly washed, which will ensure that any leftover dye has been removed from the fabric. this is an especially important step for a pair of jeans that you’ve recently purchased, whether it’s thrifted or brand new.
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