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Paintstix on Fabric

In our December 2006 issue, we presented Shelly Stokes's article "Oil and Cloth: Paintstiks on Fabric." Presented here are a few more exclusive tips on using Paintstiks.

• To keep your fabric from moving, tape it to your work surface or use a no-slip mat, such as the Grip-n-Grip mat from Bear Thread Designs.
• To get a clean image, use a light touch when applying the paint. Hold your fabric down with one hand and apply the Paintstik color in one direction, away from the hand securing the fabric.
• Pick up any excess bits of Paintstik color with a piece of masking tape or a lint roller.
• Wipe the end of your Paintstik with a paper towel to remove bits of skin as you work.
• Do not apply Paintstik color to stamps. There is not enough liquid in the paint to transfer an image to fabric unless a solvent is added. Instead, use stamps as rubbing plates, image side up under the fabric.