Friday, August 15, 2014

UGGH! Anna Dress Glitter Problems

So, I finally got around to finishing the last details on the Anna dress!  Yay!  But that meant it was time to wash it once and see what happened.  The regular paint I used and then heat set with the iron stayed just fine and looks great!  The glitter paint that I used washed off.  :(  The glitter just made it look so good!  So, I had to find another solution.

Since I did not have time to go anywhere but Wal-Mart I had to use what they had in their craft department.  I found Tulip Glitter Dimensional Fabric Paint in the Diamond Color.  However, I did not want it dimensional - so I squirted some in a little paper cup and used a brush to brush it on and I think it worked!  Of course I won't be sure until I wash it, but that isn't happening for a couple of days.  One of the littles got invited to a last minute princess birthday party tomorrow and let's just say there will be a surprise guest and this dress will be perfect!!!!  Good thing we have Disney coming up and good thing I started with this dress!  I will have to post pictures after the big event happens tomorrow.

Anyways - back on subject.  I did have to paint it on without the stencil so there may be a few out of the lines glitter spots.  One of my questions about doing it this way is can this product be heat set with the other paint.  I know it doesn't have to be, but it would allow me to paint the glitter on while the stencil is still on.  If it shouldn't be heat set then I will have to always paint and hope I can stay in the lines after heat setting the other paint.  I am going to play around with it when I get a second so that I will know for next time.  In the mean time lets just hope this one doesn't wash off.  I am going on the assumption that since it is an actual fabric paint it won't, but stranger things have happened.

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