{Printing On Fabric} Like a PRO! | With This Guide,you Won't Go Wrong!

Materials: -Liquid adhesive (transparent)
-Spray bottle
-Paint roller
-Laundry clips ( to help you keep the fabric on place when spraying)
-Cotton fabric
-Iron
Step 1: Prepare the fabric:
If you want to print successfully on the fabric, you first need to dry it completely. Have in mind that just by staying in the closet, fabrics can collect moisture. The easiest way to get rid of the moisture and create a streak-free surface, convenient for printing is to iron the fabric. (The higher the temperature you u, the better! The optimal temperature is 180C and above.)

Step 2: Prepare the adhesive:
Make a mixture of 2 times adhesive to 3 times water. Mix them well and pour the newly made solution into the spray bottle. Usually, professional fabric inks stay in the fabric no matter how you treat it afterwards. When you deal with normal ink, or paint, you need to add adhesive which will lately join with the colors and keep them on the fabric.
Step 3: Spray!
Spray the adhesive on the fabric to create a thin, transparent layer. Do not soak the fabric into adhesive or it may fall off eventually with the paint after washing it few times. Use a clean, soft paint roller to spread the adhesive and make sure it it well-set in the fibers. After you have applied the spray, you need to iron the fabric and make sure it is completely dry. Try not to make any steaks or you will most likely damage the adhesive layer. Do not touch it with hands prior to drying it. Dry the adhesive while ironing the fabric for a second time. Make sure the adhesive is absolutely dry and do not use steam while ironing.
Step 4:Print/ Paint!
Printing:
If you have a professional printing machine, you will have no problem printing your picture directly on the fabric. (Don't forget to iron the fabric afterwards.) Another great method is to print on a special printer paper. Place the printed picture facing it to the fabric and iron it well. Make sure not to move the paper or the fabric while ironing. You should iron for at least 2 minutes straight depending on the temperature of your iron.
Painting:
Painting follows the same rules, but here you need to count on your own art skills. There are special inks for fabrics which work much better. After crating your masterpiece, don't forget to iron it to dry it.
Additional tips:
Professional Melbourne based house cleaners warn that ink and fabric paint are almost impossible to clean from fabric even if it the stain is still wet. Have in mind that you need to either wear work clothes or just be extremely careful when handling the paint. Anyways, if you do stain yourself with such paint, the only way you can clean it is to use a professional paint thinner. Using rubbing alcohol will only worsen the stain and rubbing is definitely not an option. If you don't want to spread the paint in the fibers, ​Cleaning House Melbourne recommends that you blot it and use only tested methods to ensure that you won't damage the fabric.
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Cleaning House Melbourne