Matisse 250ml Fabric Fixative

Matisse Fabric Fixative can be used to turn your acrylic paints into fabric paint. When mixed in equal parts with your Matisse Acrylic paints this specialty medium transform your paint into a flexible fabric paint suitable for use on various materials such as cotton or denim.

Once dry the paint needs to be heat sealed to lock the finished artwork, this can be done by laying some baking paper over the painted area and going over it with a dry hot iron.

Features:

• 250ml jar

• Ideal for mixing with acrylic paint to create fabric paint

• Use on natural fabrics like cotton or denim

• Heat seal with an iron

Instructions:

Mix one part  Fabric Fixative to two parts Matisse Flow Formula Acrylic, then paint and let dry.

Once dry heat-set with an iron, ensuring it doesn't directly contact the paint (a tea towel over the painted area works great) to become wash-fast.

Drying time is approximately 2-5 hours, depending on thickness and weather. Avoid heavy layers and thick textures, as these may crack or peel over time. And don't let it freeze!

Always test to ensure the image is fast (permanent) without burning the fabric.

Matisse acrylic can be applied to most fabrics without any mediums. However, MM13 Fabric Fixative ensures that the painted image withstands water, detergents, and regular machine washing.

Here's how you can use it:

• Painting on fabric : Equal measures of Matisse Flow Formula and MM13 Fabric Fixative; use stiff brushes for application.

• Stencilling on fabric : Equal measures, applied with a cheap sponge roller.

• Airbrushing on material : Thin consistency with 2 parts Fabric Fixative to one part Matisse Flow Formula.

• Screen printing on fabric : One part MM13 Fabric Fixative to one or two parts Matisse Structure Formula, suitable for silk screens.

Handy Hints:

• Choice of fabrics: Best results with absorbent fabrics like 100% cotton; avoid waterproof fabrics and wool

• Heat fixing, use a household iron

• Ensure the image is completely dry

• Apply heat continuously and evenly

• keep the iron moving to prevent burning garment

• Don't iron directly on the image; use a barrier or iron the opposite side.

• Heat fix times and temperatures vary, so testing is recommended.