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 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?
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?
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