![]() This may seem awkward at first, but it gets much easier with practice. I find it helpful to position my paintstik next to the edge of the first image and paint away from that edge. Make a “shadow” rubbing of this plate, being careful not to paint over the existing images. Place a rubbing plate under your fabric so that it is under at least one of the full medallions. Now we can start adding the “filler” images. This photo also shows the plate with the “scalloped” edges. For my 18” square of fabric, three full images was just about right. Working from the inside to the outside, add as many colors as you want to the medallion.Ĭontinue adding full medallions here and there on your fabric. Again, start with a very light “shadow” rubbing. Place a rubbing plate under your fabric, several inches away from the first medallion. Work from the center toward the outside of the plate to avoid shifting the fabric.Ĭontinue working until you reach the edge of the plate and you are happy with your color choices. Do not worry about getting some color on the next ring of design elements.Ĭhoose the color for the next ring of design elements, and add paint. Starting in the middle of the rubbing plate, add your first color. ![]() I make them as light as possible as I know I am going to paint over them with different colors. This allows you to see both the edges of the plate and the placement of the design elements. Using one of your Paintstiks, make a very light rubbing. Place a Grip-n-Grip mat on your work surface, add the first rubbing plate, lay your fabric over the plate, and press the fabric onto the rubbing plate. Now that we have the prep work out of the way, it is time to paint. Then I roll up the paper with the paint peelings and toss it in the trash bin. Once I have my paints peeled open, I move them to a fresh sheet of paper. Tip: Inexpensive kraft paper is a great tool to contain your paint mess. I chose warm colors and cool colors for this tutorial, all from the Iridescent Paintstik line. Next, you will need to grab a selection of Paintstik Minis (or pieces of full size sticks) and peel the film from the side of each of the sticks. Give your plates a good coating of sticky spray and allow the spray to dry for a minute before you start painting. I trimmed the corners off the plates with the circular designs, and followed Jim’s lead in trimming the one plate so that it has a scalloped edge. ![]() A fat quarter from your stash is perfect for this experiment. I used a piece of fabric that was about 18” square. Wrinkles will show up in your rubbings, so it pays to get off to a proper start. It is a bit long due to a lot of pictures, but it is just the ticket if you want to create your own Kaleidoscope fabric. I have had a number of people ask how to make these overlapping images, so here is your tutorial. You have to give him credit - he really knows his paintstiks! Laura Murray, finished up his “yard” of Kaleidoscope fabric while demonstrating at the two quilt events. Many thanks if you were one of the select group of people who snapped one up at the shows or placed your order during our promotion. The new Kaleidoscope Rubbing Plates received warm welcome at the Minnesota Quilt Show and the International Quilt Festival in Chicago. By Shelly Stokes, Founder and Creative Mentor ![]()
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