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    moohbear
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        Hello, total newbie to acrylics here since I paint exclusively with watercolors but I have some old denim jackets and white canvas shoes that I really want to customize. And I can’t do that with watercolor :lol: My question is do I need to apply gesso? And since I’m going to be using textile medium with the paints, should I also add the medium to the gesso?

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        Meryl

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        moohbear
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            Also, I’m concerned with heat setting as I’ve read it releases formaldehyde. Will the medium still do it’s job (prevent cracking, improve washability etc.) when I skip heat setting?

            Cheers!:)
            Meryl

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            moepar
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                You can use Golden GAC 900 added to the acrylic paint. After you paint it & it dries, you heat set it by tossing it into the dryer.
                Heres a link to the golden site with a video on it.
                https://www.goldenpaints.com/videos/fabric-painting-and-gac-900

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                airart1
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                    I use textile inks….aquaflow…createx…etc

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                    lyn
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                        I have painted many fabric items to sell. I use LIQUITEX jar. NO medium needed. I do heat seat with an iron. I put a brown paper bag over the painting and press. When done it is wachine wash and dry

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