Post #563928 by MadDogMike on Sun, Nov 7, 2010 2:44 PM

Well, it's just not working out :( After I washed the shirt I had a lot of bleeding; the whole shirt turned slightly pink, there was some smearing on the edge of the designs, and I had some "ghost images" where the inked design had touched the undecorated part of the shirt in the washer and/or dryer. Maybe I'll post pictures of the disaster later.

I had used Sharpies, they are readily available (I live in the sticks) and their website said they were good for fabric - I guess they lied :D I see lots of pens sold to be for fabric, anyone have any experience with this? What happened to the Tri-Chem Liquid Embroidery pens of the 70s? :lol:

Since the Bainings dance these masks around the fire, I like the concept of the masks against a fire background. I may have to make the masks on white fabric and applique them to a flamed shirt

EDIT - example of the "ghost images" that showed up when I washed and dried the shirt. Don't waste your time with Sharpies.

[ Edited by: MadDogMike 2010-11-08 21:32 ]