DIY Fashion: Make A Print Using Freezer Paper
I know we have all seen our share of tutorials on how to print with freezer paper but I have had so much fun making prints that I would like to show you my take on it.
Materials
- Freezer paper
- Craft knife
- Acrylic paint
- Spouncer
- Iron
Method
- Draw out your picture on the paper side of the freezer paper. Be careful if you use a sharpie to draw with because if there is any left on the paper it will transfer onto your fabric. Cut out your picture with a craft knife cutting out what you want to have paint. This can be a confusing concept if your picture is more detailed. If you’ve never done it before, start out simple.
- Using your iron on a low heat setting without steam, iron the freezer paper shiny side down onto your fabric. I made the mistake of using my iron on a higher setting with steam on some previous projects and learned that it causes your paper to wrinkle and it doesn’t adhere flat to the fabric. This will result in bleeding paint.
- Use your spouncer (a round sponge used for stenciling) to dap a small amount of paint at a time onto your freezer paper stencil.
- After you’ve applied all your paint, lift off the paper carefully while the paint is still a bit wet. If you pressed the paper onto the fabric correctly, you should have some really crisp lines. I used this paint on clothing and at first, it’s a bit crunchy when the paint dries but after being washed it gets better and stays on.
I love to play around with quick little sewing projects, arts and crafts for my kids, home decor, repurposing and paper crafting.
If it involves my sewing machine, glue, paper, fabric, power tools or paint and it doesn't take more than a day or two, I'll try it.
My mother is a seamstress and both of my grandmothers were too. Beyond that I think all women were. I, however, did not learn to sew until I was pregnant with my second child in 2007. You'd think that growing up with homemade clothes (heck, homemade everything) I would've known how to sew way back then but I never had an interest.
That all changed the minute I learned to sew and I knew that this is what I was meant to do. I fell in love with sewing.
Aside from crafting, I am in love with my four kids, my best friend, my boyfriend and coffee. When I'm not crafting I'm helping with homework, doing my own homework, making pb&j sandwiches, playing referee, cuddling and picking up messes.
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