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There are a lot of smudge marks on my Velvet, what am I doing wrong?

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Velvet fibers are delicate, so avoid rubbing when painting because this can worsen smudges or create uneven patches. It would also help to position your painting on a flat surface like a board to keep the velvet taut while you work on it, especially if you need to touch up or reapply paint. For any touch-ups or when applying your paint, keep your brush strokes consistent in one direction to avoid altering the texture and sheen of the velvet. Use gentle, single-direction strokes because this will help you blend the paint into the fabric evenly, keeping the fibers aligned and the overall look smooth.

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Can I use oil paint? What would the difference be using oil vs. acrylic? And what do I use for the white base on the velvet?

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Acrylic will be brighter and won't bleed into the fabric like oil will. The oil will separate on a fabric like velvet and look more like a food stain rather than paint. If you need to use a primer, use white latex paint for both oil and acrylic paints.

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I would like to paint a silk velvet shawl or large scarf with silk paint; where can I find advice on this method?

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See the article Paint on Silk for step-by-step instructions on this method.

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What can I use to paint a name on a small piece of velvet?

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Use acrylic paint. Fabric stores also sell paint for this purpose.

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Is their some kind of clear spray I can put on the velvet where I will be painting? I'm using a spay pen.

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If you have a spare piece you can experiment with, you could try spray starch but I have not tried it myself. Just a suggestion to try.

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