How to Paint on Velvet
Select velvet made from natural fibers.. Wash the velvet. Paint a small scrap of your velvet with the paint you plan to use.
Steps
1
Select velvet made from natural fibers.
Select velvet made from natural fibers.
2
Wash the velvet
Wash the velvet
3
Paint a small scrap of your velvet with the paint you plan to use.
Paint a small scrap of your velvet with the paint you plan to use.
4
Stretch the velvet over frame bars
Stretch the velvet over frame bars
5
Sketch your design.
Sketch your design.
6
Outline the drawing by punching holes in the paper.
Outline the drawing by punching holes in the paper.
7
Tape the outlined drawing to the velvet.
Tape the outlined drawing to the velvet.
8
Rub white pastel chalk over the holes in the paper outline.
Rub white pastel chalk over the holes in the paper outline.
9
Remove the stencil.
Remove the stencil.
10
Paint using a dry brush dipped in acrylic paint.
Paint using a dry brush dipped in acrylic paint.
11
Consider starting with a base coat.
Consider starting with a base coat.
12
Layer the paint on the velvet.
Layer the paint on the velvet.
13
Use a clean, dry brush to lift paint that was erroneously applied.
Use a clean, dry brush to lift paint that was erroneously applied.
14
Allow the painting to dry.
Allow the painting to dry.
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