Textile paints are an essential addition to every mixed media artist’s toolbox.

Understanding the differences between translucent, opaque, and watercolor weight paints is invaluable, and allows you to choose exactly the right paint for the job.

Paints are capable of doing things dyes just can’t do as well, and combining dyes and paints expands your surface design and textile horizons exponentially.

In this fast-paced lecture I’ll cover a range of paint types, styles and brands. I’ll fill you in on the history of paints and why some work better than others when it comes to ease of use and preserving the softness, or hand of the fabric. I’ve got tricks to share, including using paint to produce a faux discharge that isn’t a health hazard, and even sanding paint to create special effects!