Colouring Tips and Lessons, How to use Markers, Learn About Crystal's Products, Shirts
How to Colour on Shirts
7 Easy Videos:
#1. START HERE!
#2. WHAT YOU NEED AND HOW TO WASH YOUR SHIRT
#3. HOW TO COLOUR ON A SHIRT
#4. HOW TO BLEND!
#5. HOW TO FIX MISTAKES
#6. HOW TO MAKE WATERCOLOUR BACKGROUNDS
#7. STILL NEED HELP?
What should you colour with?
Fabric Markers/Paint:
For permanent colour, use fabric markers or fabric paint. Why? They’re the best option to avoid the colour running and fading.
IMPORTANT: Be sure to follow the washing instructions on your markers/paints.
I have used and like both Crayola Fabric Markers (Typically around $12 CAD for set of 10) and TULIP fabric markers (Around $30 for 24 markers).
Permanent Markers:
Sharpies and other permanent markers work as well. The colours may be more prone to running for the first few washes and they may fade more than than fabric markers. I recommend waiting at least 24 hours before washing a shirt alone in cold water, ideally hand-washed.
Heat treat the colour to help it last. Here’s how:
…STEP 1: Wait at least 24 hours after colouring.
…STEP 2: BEFORE the first wash, iron the coloured part of your shirt on the hottest cotton setting for 4 minutes OR put your shirt in the dryer alone on high heat for 30 minutes.
…STEP 3: When your shirt is cool again, hand wash gently in cold water. Hang to dry.
Washable Markers:
To re-use / re-colour, use washable markers, like Crayola.
NOTE: Be sure to follow washing instructions on your markers/paints.
