Lettering & Watercoloring on a Fabric Banner

Name: Lettering & Watercoloring on a Fabric Banner
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How to use watercolor brush pens on a fabric banner

Created byChristie Daugherty

Last updated 8/2019

English

What you'll learn

how to use watercolors on fabric
how to trace a template onto fabric
a trick on how to use a frixion pen on fabric
how to attach trim to the banner

Course content

1 section • 17 lectures • 30m total length

Lettering & Watercoloring on a Fabric Banner0:38
Learn lettering and watercoloring on fabric banners, create pennant banners, and focus fully by tuning out distractions.
Supply List, Templates & Samples1:54
Identify essential supplies for a fabric banner—a pre-cut banner, trims, glue or sewing, and a tracing template; then trace with a light board and paint with watercolor brush pens.
Prepping banner with trim1:25
Decide on the trend to guide banner layout, place pom poms with clips for positioning, then choose sewing or ribbon color to replace the black for a cohesive look.
Choosing Template & setting up for tracing1:21
Choose a template and set up for tracing by centering your words and flattening wrinkles, then tape the template and banner together to ensure straight alignment before tracing.
Choosing Colors to match trim0:29
Choose pink-dominated color schemes to match trim and pompoms, use a pink-forward palette, and explore a blending technique for lettering on a fabric banner.
Testing colors5:20
Experiment with markers on paper and fabric to preview color blends for lettering on a fabric banner, using trims, turquoise, oranges, and reds to guide chosen palette.
Tracing Template Using Light Box0:51
Trace a template using a light box to guide lettering on a fabric banner. Apply watercolor with a blending technique, starting with the chosen colors.
Blending colors on Lettering4:21
Learn to blend colors on lettering with a water brush on fabric, building from light to dark pink tones and blending colors across the strokes.
Making the Ombre Effect2:14
Explore creating an ombre effect on a fabric banner with dark to medium color transitions. Learn to manage water to control bleeding and refine lines with a marker after drying.
Use the frixion pen to trace laurel stem3:07
Trace laurel stems on a fabric banner with a frixion pen, align with a board, and explore watercolor color options.
Watercoloring leaves2:42
Explore watercoloring leaves with Koi watercolors to create vibrant, blue-green vines on a green surface by mixing blue with green and watering down for soft, controlled washes.
Watercoloring vine and disappearing ink trick1:19
Watch as the creator demonstrates watercoloring on a fabric banner, using a heat gun to reveal lines, connect colors, and mix hues before moving to the next step.
Pinning trim to Banner to prepare for sewing or glueing1:55
Pin the trim to the banner in the center with small pins to prepare for sewing or gluing, then pin the ends crosswise and press it down.
Optional: Sewing on trim0:46
Match thread color to the trim and use a zigzag stitch to secure it, with pins for alignment, needle management to avoid breakage, and fix the loose pompom with glue.
Prepping in case of Fraying0:56
Prevent fabric banner fraying by applying a clear liquid adhesive to the ends with a dab. Use gloves to keep ends in place while sewing or attaching.
Attaching a pom pom to the bottom of Banner0:38
Attach a pom pom to the bottom edge of a fabric banner to complete a lettering and watercoloring project.
Wrap Up Banner Class0:22
Celebrate finishing the wrap up banner class, feel proud of your accomplishment, and stay tuned for future lettering and watercoloring classes.

Requirements

No requirements. It helps to have a little knowledge of basic craft skills like gluing and using a paintbrush.

Description

In this course, you will learn how to watercolor on a fabric banner using watercolor brush pens and pan watercolors. You'll learn how to blend colors and use an aqua brush pen for blending.

I’ll teach you how to hand letter a design and how to add embellishments and doodles. We will first practice on a scrap piece of fabric as a tester.

I’ll show you how to use a light box to transfer your image and I’ll share some of my secret tips on creating your design using an erasable pen. Did you know you can use heat to erase an erasable pen? I’ll show you how in this course.

il also discuss other options for transferring a design.

You can make your own design or follow my templates. I'll share with you how to add a fun decorative trim.

Making themed banners for the seasons would be great to hang on the wall. A baby themed one would be cute in a nursery. These would make great decorations for a wedding shower.

I’ll share with you my favorite supplies and how you can get them too. This class is unique and fun. These would make great handmade thoughtful gifts.

Who this course is for:

Anyone wanting to learn how to watercolor onto fabric.