Sharpies and Alcohol
Have you heard about “painting” with Sharpies? The idea is to draw with a Sharpie on to fabric, and then to apply rubbing alcohol, which makes the color bleed in interesting ways.
Here’s a quick tutorial.
After reading it, I was ready to give it a try. I used a fine tipped black Sharpie, which bled into purple.
Pretty cool, huh?
But, if I try this again, I’d like the design to have more white and less purple. So, either I’d need to use less alcohol or I’d need to draw the design with more open space.
Still, a successful experiment. (Also quick and fun.)
Ellen Lindner
I LOVE THIS!!! From time to time I have played with dyeing fabrics, using paint sticks on fabrics and any other medium that I think would work. I have dozens of sharpie markers in all colors and point sizes and have been wanting to try something with them. This looks like so much fun and can add so much interest to my fabrics. Thanks for posting this!
Hi Mary Frances,
I’m glad you like it. I think you’ll have a lot of fun playing with it – especially with your collection of colorful Sharpies! I’d love to see your results!