Dye-Na-Flow FAQ
Get answers to common questions about Dye-Na-Flow, Jacquard's fluid textile paint, including mixing with other paints, airbrushing, heat-setting, and care instructions.
What is the difference between Dye-Na-Flow, Jacquard Textile Colors, and Lumiere & Neopaque?
All three are water-based acrylic paints and they all work together very well. However, each one has its own unique characteristics: Dye-Na-Flow is a very fluid textile paint that has the consistency of water. It can be used for water color like washes and silk painting techniques. Textile Colors are medium bodied semi-opaque paints ideal for fabric painting. Lumiere & Neopaque are light bodied, very flexible paints suitable for various surfaces such as leather, paper, & fabric. The Neopaques are very opaque and excellent for covering dark materials. The Lumiere line is a gorgeous assortment of metallics & pearlescents.
Can I mix Dye-Na-Flow with Jacquard Textile Colors and Lumiere & Neopaque?
Absolutely, all are acrylic paints and they work very well together. Keep in mind that the consistencies of each paint are different, so your resulting colors may be thicker or thinner.
Can I use Dye-Na-Flow for airbrushing?
Yes. Dye-Na-Flow can be used straight from the bottle in an airbrush.
I've followed all the directions for heat setting, but my paints are washing off. What did I do wrong?
Make sure that you are using a dry iron at the correct temperature setting for the fabric. If you don't heat set at a high enough temperature for a long enough time, the paint may not be thoroughly set. Sometimes if you are using a top loading washing machine, it can abrade the paint from the fabric. Pre-washing fabrics before doing any surface treatments to remove any factory sizings may also help.
Is Dye-Na-Flow dry cleanable?
Yes. Once properly heat set, Dye-Na-Flow is dry cleanable.
