[Steppes] Fwd: Gameboard Project - fabric painting question

[Jann Mays]

Unto any and all artisans of the Steppes:

I sent this out to a few friends, but I'm not coming up with much.  I have
found out that Gouache is right out.  I bought some fabric markers, and
although the gold marker is doing well on the counted stitch cloth, the blue
marker is really awful.  I may go to paint for that.  The stitch cloth is very
3 dimensional and it's difficult getting the color to penetrate.  So...

Any suggestions from the fabric painting community on what is the best fabric
paint or markers to use?  Also, if you know of a special technique, please let
me know.  The designs are fairly small - think awards scrolls, but on cloth.

Please REPLY ALL so I can get sufficient input through the thread (sorry Jon,
Hubert).  I don't care if I get the message twice.  After all, I can easily
delete any duplicates. (why do others find this so difficult?  Don't answer
that!!!!)

HL Gabrielle Honoree de Saint Pierre
  
--- Jann Mays <hlgabrielle at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2005 14:42:35 -0800 (PST)
> From: Jann Mays <hlgabrielle at yahoo.com>
> Subject: [private] Gameboard Project - fabric painting question
> 
> What kind of paints can I use on the gameboard?  It's been awhile since I've
> done
> something like this and my retention sucks (gettin' old). I have plenty of
> gouache in a variety of colors.  Will that do or is it a "no-no?"  I have it
> on
> hand and if it will do then I don't have to make a run to the store.  But, if
> I
> can't use the gouache, what should I use? 
> 
> Martha, what paints were used on the Waterbearer Tent dags (remember all
> those
> wonderful devices?).
> 
> Thanks,
> Jann/Gab
> 
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“... his body curved in a graceful arc as he sank backwards through the ragged veil hanging from the arch ... the look of mingled fear and surprise on his ... wasted, once-handsome face as he fell through the ancient doorway and disappeared behind the veil ...”  p. 886 (abridged).  "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix."  J.K. Rowling.  Bloomsbury Publishing, London.

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