FABRICS:
100% cotton , 50/50 blend, t-shirts, sweatshirts,
denim, and most natural fibers.
1. For best results, wash item first to remove sizing, mill finishes
or dirt.
2. To insure best results, avoid oversaturation of fibers or excessive
layering of paint. On black or any dark colored fabric, first lightly
spray-mist a base coat of opaque white on the areas to be sprayed and
let dry.
3. Allow colors to dry before heating. Time varies depending on application.
4. Heat-set by one of the following methods to obtain permanence on
fabrics.
A) Iron for two minutes at 300 F; use a protective
cloth. Keep iron moving.
B) Clothes dryer: on highest heat for 40 minutes.
FABRIC WASHING INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Turn shirt inside out
2. May be machine or hand washed.
3. Use cold water. DO NOT use bleach or Woolite.
4. Hang and let dry, then iron smooth.
5. If using a clothes dryer, dry on lowest temperature setting and turn
shirt inside out.
LEATHER:
1. Clean leather by wiping with mineral spirits or rubbing alcohol.
2. For best results, lightly spray mist a base coat of opaque
white on the areas to be sprayed and let dry.
3. Apply color, avoid over-saturation or excessive layering of
paint.
4. Allow colors to dry for 24 hours before heat-setting.
5. Iron for 30 seconds at 225 degrees using a protective cloth,
or blow dry at highest heat for 5 minutes.
METAL, PLASTICS, OR FIBERGLASS:
1. Prepare
surface using fine sandpaper or a Scotch Brite® pad.
2. Spray-mist primer coat of opaque white, allow to dry before
applying colors or masking.
3. Apply colors in thin even coats, avoid excessive buildup,
blow dry colors between layers.
4. Allow colors to dry before removing any masking or frisket.
5. Apply appropriate finish coat. Water based, clear lacquers,
or spray enamels should be tested before using extensively.
FINGERNAILS:
1. Clean and file nails.
2. Apply a standard nail base coat, let dry.
3. Apply color by airbrush or paintbrush in thin even coats Allow
the colors to lightly dry between coats.
4. Allow the finished nail to completely dry before applying
two coats of top coat. To speed drying use air from your airbrush.
5. Remove excess color from around the nail using soap and water.
6. Apply top coat to designs every 3-4 days.
CERAMICS AND CLAY:
1. Lightly spray mist a base coat of opaque white to design area
and allow to dry.
2. Apply colors in thin even coats, avoiding excessive buildup
or layering.
3. Colors are permanent for handling after 24 hours.
4. Colors may be baked in temperatures not to exceed 300 degrees.
ILLUSTRATIONS ON PAPER OR CANVAS:
1. Apply color, avoiding thick buildup.
2. When using high-tack masks or frisket, dilute colors with
25% water.
3. Colors are permanent when dry.
WOOD AND FURNITURE:
1. Prepare surface by lightly sanding. On new wood, lightly spray
mist a base coat of opaque white.
2. Apply color, avoiding buildup
3. Allow colors to dry 24 hours before applying clear finish.
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