Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Permanent Markers and Rubbing Alcohol

In May, Becky did a demo on how to "dye" fabric with permanent marker and rubbing alcohol.

We used this book by Sherrill Kahn, Magic with Markers for inspiration.

 before - permanent marker drawn on white fabric ironed to freezer paper

after being sprayed with alcohol

 before

after

 Carol's hands before

Grace's hands after

my hands before

my hands after and quilted

This was a lot of fun and very quick to get pretty results.

Photos by Carol Mo, Nelda J (thank you!) and me.