How to Spray Paint Your Own Clothes for Kids
Spray painting your kids' clothing is a simple alternative to tie-dyeing. Rather than soaking tops and bottoms with liquid dye, use fabric-safe spray paint expelled from cans. Ideal brands of fabric spray paint use kitchen-safe gas propellant, is free of toxic fumes and washes off skin with soap and water, making it safe for kids to use.
Things You'll Need
- Light-colored fabric
- Fabric-safe spray paint
- Newspaper
- Paper towel
- Rubber bands (optional)
Instructions
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Preshrink the fabrics by washing and drying them.
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Layer the work area with old newspaper to protect the surfaces from paint.
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Press the trigger on the spray can over sheets of paper towel to familiarize yourself with the spray technique and nozzle pressure. Also spray a test object intermittently while working on fabric to ensure even color.
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Lie the fabric flat on the work area and decide on a pattern technique. Start with simple techniques such as "All Over Twist" or "Folding."
Folding Technique
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Fold the fabric into any pattern. For example, fold a T-shirt in thirds or fold pant legs in half.
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Spray the fabric evenly with paint. Use one color at a time and wait 10 minutes before applying a new color of paint.
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Allow one hour for the paint to dry before handling. Refer to the paint can instructions for details on when paint becomes permanent.
All-Over Twist Technique
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Pinch the fabric (both layers) between your thumb and index finger in multiple places. Twist the fabric while it is squeezed between your fingers. The more places you pinch, the more patterns are created.
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Spray the fabric paint over the entire fabric. Use an even coating and don't overwet the fabric
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Allow the fabric to dry for 10 or more minutes and then open the shirt.
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Repeat Steps 1 through 3 with the same color for darker hues, or use another color to add variety. Additional paint can be applied before the first coat dries.
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Tips & Warnings
Keep the nozzle clean as you work.
Remove nozzle and store in water in between uses.
Don't overspray fabrics with paint.
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