Has anyone out there painted a faded garden flag?

Use fabric paint and a sponge brush

There are fabric paints you can use, get them at Walmart or any fabric store. I would sponge paint them on. Use a permanent marker and straight edge to fill in black lines. Let each color dry before starting the next one. Work carefully and it should do fine

Yes I have. It definitely works tho those silky flags to have a (very slight) heavier less transparent look after.

I used a fabric medium and the apple barrel or folk art brand craft paints both are at Walmart or local craft stores.

Heres my fabric medium...but its really old so dont go by this labeling. I use it to touch up my COACH leather purses too.

make sure your flag is clean with no built up dirt before you try painting it..

hand wash in cold water and mild soap.. then rinse really well... hang to dry... if you need to iron it be sure and test first... Michael's, Joann's, Walmart, Hobby Lobby, Amazon, all carry fabric paints... even pearl and glittery ones... the Sharpie is a good call for the outlines.

No, but if you have a steady hand, acrylic paint from the craft store should work. Follow directions on the paint as to how to "set" the paint when finished.

These paints do not mix well so buy the color you want to use. They tend to get what is referred to as "muddy" when mixed!

I would stick with fabric paint it is made to be washed and will hold up in bad weather. I think acrylic paint might make the fabric stiff, however I have never tried it. Acrylic paints can be mixed but it depends on which colors because some do get a muddy look. If you like all the color options acrylic paints have I would definitely add the textile medium. It is found in the same spot as acrylic paint at least it is at Michaels. Better to not mix paints because if you run out you don’t have to try to match the color. Post a picture when you are finished. Good luck

Carol

I would try small pots of fabric dye. Try to make a thin paste, and gently paint on it.

Thanks. I appreciate the suggestion.

I've used sharpies and markers. Barely touching the flag and moving from the center of shapes and stop short of the edge so you don't get seepage outside the " lines". Practice on a flag you could live without.