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Yes, all fabrics should be prewashed using soap and water following the manufacturer’s washing instructions. Most denim fabrics should be washed multiple times in hot water to thoroughly remove the sizing in the fabric. DO NOT use a liquid fabric softener or a dryer sheet as this may prevent the paints from adhering properly. If your garment is wrinkled, you may iron the fabric as instructed on the garment label. DO NOT use a spray starch product. |
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Smooth, low textured fabrics such as cottons, poly cotton blends, woven blends, denims, and home décor textiles can be used as surfaces for screen print painting when using Simply Screen Paints. |
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Shading is a simply a matter of building up a greater intensity of color in part of the cutout area, leaving other parts light. The shaded area is frequently around the edges of the design area. Shading can also be done with a different color, applying it only in the area you wish to shade, letting the first color show in other areas. |
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NO, Simply Screen paints are formulated to be used directly from the bottle. Thinning these paints with water will not only dilute the paint, it will also lessen the adhesion properties of the paint and may cause it to bleed through when designing. Why create a masterpiece only to watch the design weaken or fade with washing? |
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