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Paintstiks on Fabric is comprehensive guide by Shelly Stokes that teaches everything you need to know about applying paintstik color to fabric. Transform ordinary pieces of fabric to unique works of art. Looking for mores?

Paintstik Inspirations DVD with Laura Murray, will guide you step-by-step, demonstrating the techniques and uses of paintstiks.

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PaintStiks on Fabric
Simple Techniques, Fantastic Results

Author: Shelly Stokes
Pages: 32
Page size: 81/2" x 11 1/2"
Publisher: Cedar Canyon Textiles
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About the Author

Shelly Stokes is an artists, lecturer, teacher, and quilter who simply loves to play with fabric! as a teacher, her goal is to "infect" her students with a passion for transforming and creating their own special fabrics. Shelly does this by using both traditional and rather unexpected techniques and materials.

She lives with her husband near Alexandria, Minnesota. She started quilting in 1995, after leaving the corporate world. In 1997 Shelly founded Cedar Canyon Textiles as a venue to sell her hand dyed fabric and completed art work.

Shelly's award winning quilts have been displayed at regional and national shows included the Minnesota Quilt Show, Quilting the Quilt and the AQS National Quilt Show in Paducah, Kentucky. Her quilts have appeared in the 20002 Quilt Art Engagement Calendar and the boo "New Quilts from an Old Favorite: Tumbling Blocks."

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Embellish fabric with Ease!

Beginners and seasoned fiber artists alike can achieve fabulous results with Shiva Artist's Paintstiks and a few simple tools. Learn everything you need to know about applying paintstik color to fabric, from basic information about paintstiks, to detailed instructions that will enable you to transform ordinary pieces of fabric into unique works of art.

This comprehensive guide offers:

  • 5 techniques for adding paintstik color to fabric, included rubbing, stenciling, and masking applications
  • Easy-to-follow instructions with step-by-step photographs
  • Answers to the most common questions about paintstiks
  • Complete procedures for preparation, heat setting, and clean up
  • Dozens of color photographs for inspiration

Your imagination and a few simple tools are all you need to create fabulous fabric. Shelly Stokes supplies the recipes. What are you waiting for?

Table of Contents

A Paintstik Primer
2
Get Ready
6
Apply Color Directly
8
Add Texture with Rubbings
10
Design with Masks
14
Add Images with Stencils
18
Appliqué with Paintstik Color
24
Make it Last
26
Clean it Up
28
Inspiration
30
Resources
32

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Laura Murray author This DVD features Laura Murray, an experienced instructor who has teaches the 'tricks of the trade', covering many of the techniques and uses of paintstiks.

Laura Murray discusses creating texture with rubbing plates, stenciling, shading, and masking. She also covers general use or paintstiks, maintenance, and clean up. If you are interested in gaining more knowledge and skill with Shiva paintstiks, this DVD is just the thing. The DVD is filled with techniques, uses, and examples of finished projects, designed to inspire the viewer over and over again .

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This DVD provides comprehensive demonstrations that include:

  • Get started
  • Create texture with rubbings
  • Mix and Lighten colors by using blenders
  • Learn to stencil
  • Use rubbing, shading and masking techniques
  • Combine paintstiks with foiling techniques
  • Make it permanent
  • Clean up
  • Frequently asked questions answered by Shelly Stokes, author of Paintstiks on Fabric
  • Get inspired by finished projects — quilts, greeting cards, handbags, wearables

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A Complete Guide to SIlk Painting
A Complete Guide to Silk Painting
by Susanne Hahn
Beginner's Guide to Silk Painting
Beginner's Guide to Silk Painting
by Mandy Southan
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Calendar Kids
by Marcia L. Layton
Encaustic Art
Encaustic Art
How to Paint with Wax
by Michael Bossom
The Encaustic Art Project
The Encaustic Art Project
by Michael Bossom
Ink Essentials
Ink Essentials
by Design Originals
Painted Fabric Fun
Fabric Fun

by Jennifer R. Ferguson & Judith A. Skinner
Magic with Markers
Magic with Markers
by Sherill Kahn
Paint a Quilt
Paint a Quilt
by Marie Monteith Sturmer

No Stone Unturned
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by Jan Beaney & Jean Littlejohn
Secrets to Drawing Heads
Secrets to Drawing Heads

Allan Kraayvanger
Stunning Crystal and Glass
Stunning Crystal and Glass
by Joyce Roletto Faulknor
Trees as a Theme
Trees as a Theme
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Versa Craft Stamp Pads

VersaCraft
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StazOn
StazOn
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DVD Fabracadabra
Fabricadabra Material Magic

with Sandra McCall
Interactive Gallery goes to Technique
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DVD Mastering Marbling
Rubber Paper Scissors

with Judi Watanabe

Interactive Gallery goes to Technique
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DVD Stamp Art Inspirations
Stamp Art Inspirations

with MaryJo McGraw
Interactive Gallery goes to Technique
Clear Blocks
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Rubber Stamp Mounts
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Beginner's Guide to Art Quilts
Beginner's Guide to Art Quilts

by Banar Designs
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Brushless Painting
Brushless Painting
by Priscilla Hauser
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Creative Surface Design
Creative Surface Design

by Sandy Scrivano
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Exploring Textile Arts
Exploring Textile Arts

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Ink Essentials
Ink Essentials
by Design Originals
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Magic with Markers
Magic with Markers
by Sherill Kahn
     

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Distressables
Distressables
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Distressables 2
Distressables 2
by Tim Holtz

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DVD An Altered Journey
An Altered Journey
with Tim Holtz
With Interactive Gallery
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Distressable Alphas and Numbers DVD
Distressables Alphas and Numbers
by Tim Holtz

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Distressables Elements DVD
Distressables Elements
by Tim Holtz

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Distressables Papers and Frames DVD
Distressables Papers and Frames
by Tim Holtz
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DVD The Journey Continues
The Journey Continues
with Tim Holtz
With Interactive Gallery
 

Art Girlz Unmounted Rubber Stamps & Paper Doll Accessories
Embellish, Collage, & Stamp

Page 7 of 11 Embellishments

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Paper Dolls
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Faces & Body & Fun Illustration Images Paper Sheets
Clear Blocks
Acrylic Clear Block
Rubber Stamp Mounts
StazOn
StazOn
All Purpose Cleaner

Page 8 of 11 Embellishments

Words on rubber stamps
Words, Empowerment & Symbols Rubber Stamp Collection

Inchies
Inchies Collection
Faces

inchies
Inchies Collection
Enpowerment & Inspiration

Versa Craft Stamp Pads

VersaCraft
1" VersaCraft Ink Stamp Pads

24 colors

 

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Collage: The Fine Art of Paper Collage Painting
Book
Paintstiks on Fabric
Paintstiks of Fabric
by Shelly Stokes
DVD
Paintstiks Inspirations
Paintstik Inspirations
by Laura Murray
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Painted Faces for Beginners
by Bonnie Lyn McCaffery
   

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DVD Stamp Art Inspirations
Stamp Art Inspirations

with MaryJo McGraw
DVD
DVD An Altered Journey
An Altered Journey
with Tim Holtz
DVD
DVD The Journey Continues
The Journey Continues
with Tim Holtz
DVD
DVD Fabracadabra
Fabricadabra Material Magic

with Sandra McCall
DVD

DVD Mastering Marbling
Rubber Paper Scissors

with Judi Watanabe

DVD

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Exploring Art Materials

with MaryJo McGraw
Acrylic Mediums, Gels, Gesso, Masking & More

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Millefiori Story
with Judy Belcher
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Polymer Clay Treasures
with Lisa Pavelka
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Fold It, Beyond
Traditional Origami

with Karen Thomas

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DVD Mastering Marbling
Mastering Marbling

with Peggy Skycraft

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Borrowed Tools 2
Hand Quilting
Hand Quilting

Decorative Threads
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Hand Appliqué

Shiva StiksStencil Brushes & Cleaners Stenciling & Painting with Shiva Paintstiks: Instructional Books, DVD, & Patterns

Book
Paintstiks on Fabric
Paintstiks of Fabric
by Shelly Stokes
DVD
Paintstiks Inspirations
Paintstik Inspirations
by Laura Murray
thread calligraphy
Thread Calligraphy Book by Nancy Kazlauckas
Butterflies Pattern
butterflies
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Leaves Pattern
leaves
by Nancy Kazlauckas

All Purpose Inks by TsukinekoLinda M Visnaw DVD & Patterns w/ Instructional CDs
using Tsukineko All-Purpose Inks & Free-Hand Machine Embroidery

DVD
threads
Threads & Inks Together
Creating Synergy
by Linda M. Visnaw
Pattern w/ CD
Christmas Dream
Christmas Dream
Use Tsukineko Inks & Freehand Embroidery
Pattern w/ CD
Autumn
Autumn Splendor

Use Tsukineko Inks & Freehand Embroidery
Pattern w/ CD
Daisy Chain
Daisy Chain

Use Tsukineko Inks & Freehand Embroidery
Pattern w/ CD
Hawa
Hawaiian Surprise
Use Tsukineko Inks & Freehand Embroidery

Joyce Becker's Landscape Books/DVD
Fabrico Pens All-Purpose Inks
»Mixed Media: Tsukineko inks & Fabrico Pens + free-motion machine embroidery

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Joyce Becker Teaches You Landscape Quilting
Joyce Becker Teaches you Landscape Quilting

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Beautifully Embellished Landscape
Beautifully Embellished Lanscapes

by Joyce R. Becker
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Lucious Landscapes
Luscious Landscapes

by Joyce R. Becker
 

All-Purpose InksTsukineko Inks & Some w/ Free-motion Embroidery

Jukebox Quilts DVD Instructional Videos w/ Printable Patterns

 

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Faces in Fabric CD/DVD
Workshops To Go
Faces in Fabric
featuring Lura Scwartz Smith
DVD
From Snapshots to Art Quilts
Workshops to Go
From Snapshots to Art Quilts
featuring Lura Schwarz Smith
DVD
Painted Quilt Art Cover
Workshops To Go
Painted Quilt Art

with Patt Blair
DVD
Simple Ink and Thread Painting Cover
Workshops To Go
Simple Ink and Thread Painting
with Patt Blair

Trish Stuart's QuiltArt Series on All-Purpose Inks & Fabrico Pens

Using Fabrico Pens
Quilt Art, Color your quilts
QuiltArt,
Color Your Quilts

with Trish Stuart
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QuiltArt, More Quitls to Color
QuiltArt,
More Quilts to Color

with Trish Stuart
(includes patterns for designs)
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