All-Purpose Ink

When applying to fabrics, for best results the manufacturer recommends using 100% cotton or silk. We think it would probably work on any natural fiber with a smooth surface.

Heat set the inks with a hot iron (as hot as the fabric will withstand) for approximately 2 minutes per side.

Then let it sit for about a week to cure before washing.

Following these few steps you will be able to wash the material multiple times and not experience any fading.

A little goes a long way with this remarkable ink! All-Purpose Inks are available in 0.5 oz bottles, and of course they're archival and acid free.

Basic Technique:
Dip the tip of a Fantastix applicator into an API bottle to allow the ink to wick up into the barrel of the Fantastix.
Apply color by lightly gliding the loaded Fantastix over project surface.
Heat set to make permanent.

Tips:
All-Purpose Ink (API) can be diluted up to 25% with water for pastel or lighter color variations. For stronger dilution or to create API sprays, use API with Ink Potion No. 9 Blending Solution.
Mix API into aloe vera gel to thicken the ink for a more controlled application. The aloe vera will wash out of fabric completely.
Blend White API with darker colors to produce pastel colors.
Apply hand lotion prior to use to reduce staining of hands.
Launder fabric first if sizing is present.

Additional Applications:

Faux appliquÃÃ�’Ã�¿½Ã¢â‚¬â„¢©: stitch around API-colored fabric and images
Use API with shaving cream for unique marbling effects
Paint or spray API onto wet fabric and then sprinkle with salts for a mottled look
Perfect for filling in embroidery and outlined fabric
API is great for rubbings, stenciling and silk screening

Quick Troubleshooting:
To remove ink while still wet: API can generally be rinsed out while the ink is still wet
To remove ink while partially dry: Apply detergent before heat-setting the surrounding colors. Stain removal pens are also recommended (NOT bleach pens). Launder without fabric softener.