Video: Embellishing with Paint Sticks

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with Laura Murray

Minneapolis stencil designer Laura Murray transforms any fabric in minutes by using paint sticks to transfer a surface texture to the cloth. In this video, she demonstrates how the technique we learned as children can be used with more sophisticated materials—such as silk, oil paint, and texture—and an eye for design.

For full instructions, read Laura's article, "Surface Rubbings Transform Fabric," in the February/March 2006 issue of Threads (#123).

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Comments (6)

jgflo writes: Did tejka get an answer to what kind of paint sticks to use and where is the best price for them?
Posted: 2:44 pm on July 18th

34state writes: What do you do after the paint dries to fix the design? Can you wash the fabric?
Posted: 2:05 pm on April 21st

Yumjo writes: Very interesting and informative. I've been wanting to know more about oil based paint stiks and this was just perfect for basic information. I especially appreciated learning about all of the products used and where to find some of them...like the child's rubbing plates. Thanks
Posted: 11:23 am on January 5th

vicky_north writes: There is a play button at the bottom left corner of the player and the video should also begin if you click inside the player.
Posted: 11:28 am on January 16th

BethCh writes: I cannot find any way to start the video.HELP
PS I am not blind, or stupid!
Posted: 7:10 pm on January 15th

tejka writes: hi,

what kind of paint sticks do use? Textile ones?
Posted: 4:41 am on January 13th

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