Say hello to Fusion Peony. A subtle and soft pink.
This delicate pink is a soft blush, yet can so easily be the centre of attention.
Fusion Peony is now the replacement for Fusion English Rose which has sadly been retired.It is a lighter pink than English Rose but just as pretty.
Try it with Fusion Casement for a soft and pretty contrast, or with
Fusion Sterling for a sophisticated look.
Available to order via our website or in our store.
In our shop we frequently get asked Can I paint fabric with Fusion Mineral Paint? Today we are giving a simple tutorial on how to paint fabric with .
Painting fabric shouldn’t be a daunting task. Rather, it is a quick, inexpensive, and easy way to change the overall look of outdated furniture to suit your style. Here are some top tips on how to achieve a perfectly flawless finish that is smooth and feels like leather when painting almost any fabric.
It is important to realise that all fabrics are different and will vary in how they take the paint, therefore it is important to experiment a bit to see if you will like how it will turn out. Painting a seating cushion? Start by painting the bottom side with all the steps below to see how it turns out before tackling your entire sofa or chair!
The most successful types of fabric to paint are Cotton, Polyester, Burlap, Vinyl and Leather.
You may find it a problem to paint velour or velvet as they tend to not result in a perfect finish, however it possible with patience and pratice.
How do you know when to paint fabric, and when not to?
When deciding whether or not to paint fabric, you need to decide the value of your piece: would you be absolutely devastated if the finish didn’t work out to your liking? Is it an heirloom that has been in your family forever? If it is, then perhaps painting it isn’t such a good idea. Instead seek out a professional re-upholsterer. Second hand finds are great for this type of treatment. No attachment, Nothing gained – nothing lost. Look for items that are of solid construction, no smells or obvious stains.
The Process
Before starting make sure you clean the fabric. If there are stained areas that change the texture of the fabric and cannot be cleaned you may want to upholster instead.
1. Apply your first coat made up of 1 part paint to 1 part water.This helps to absorb the paint into the fabric more, and almost dye the fabric, versus a coat of paint sitting on the fabric. ( Skip adding water if painting on Vinyl or Leather)
2. Sand with a fine grit paper to soften. This will take down any roughness of the fabric. Sometimes when you paint fabric, little fibers tend to raise up, so you knock those back with a sanding pad or fine sand paper. This takes very little effort.
3. Apply another coat of paint but this time use less water and more paint. 1 part water to 2 parts paint. ( Again skip adding water if painting vinyl or leather)
This will again help it to soak in really easily. If you think you only need 2 coats of paint and you’re getting really good coverage, you can skip watering down your second coat, and go straight to a full strength paint coat for your final layer.
Next apply a 3rd layer, if necessary, of pure paint. Be sure to sand between each coat of paint for a super smooth finish.
4. Apply wax as a top coat. This isn’t strictly necessary as Fusion has a built in top coat. However it will soften the fabric and make it feel like leather. Always apply thin coats of wax and buff as necessary. We recommend using either Fusion beeswax finish or MMS Furniture Wax.
Aftercare
Once fully cured (approximately 30 days depending on weather conditions) the painted fabric is washable. We would recommend washing by hand with cold water. Do not wash with any other items! Leave to air dry.
What if I get paint on my clothes?
Not all of us are tidy painters and accidents do happen. If you get paint on your clothes our advice is to wash it as soon as possible. Scrub the affected area with Fusion Brush Soap and water. Then machine wash ASAP.
This is an exciting time of year as there are lots of new colours to choose from. Fusion has recently launched several new colours in the Fusion Mineral Paint and Michael Penney Collection ranges.
Here’s the new line up…..
Cranberry
A natural luscious burgundy red reminiscent of cranberries. A true statement colour
Plaster
A generously soft sand, not too white, not quite beige. A beautiful neutral for anywhere in your home.
Bayberry
A deep muted olive green, vintage in nature. Stunning on its own or accompanied.
Mustard
Warm and golden, this muddy yellow adds depth and personality to any piece.
Putty
A sophisticated neutral that blends beige and grey and grounds any colour scheme.
Available to purchase on line or in store
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Introducing some amazing pastel shades from Fusion Paint.
Tones for Tots is a new range of colours from Fusion Paint which launch on the 28th May. They are designed specifically with Nurseries and toys in mind. guaranteed to make all mums (and grandmothers too!) say ” wow! “
So before we get to the actual colours here is some background: Fusion™ know you want the best for your little one. At Fusion™, they want the same.
That is why they wanted to develop a paint that was TRULY zero VOC and non-toxic for you and your loved ones. Through years of development Fusion™ have achieved this without sacrificing quality and durability. Fusion™ is a best-in-class paint that features an environmentally and health conscious formulation.
Babies and young children are more susceptible to the health risks associated with VOCs. Fusion™ Paint is lead free, phthalate free, formaldehyde free, ammonia free, virtually odourless and is Zero VOC.
Fusion cares about you and your wee ones. the new Tones for Tots collection complies with both the lead and phthalate restrictions of the Toy Safety Standards of North America and Europe, as well as the ASTM D4236 LHAMA safety labeling requirements.
Ok, now ladies take a deep breath……..
There are seven colours to choose from. So here they are
Fusion Little Star
Just remind yourself of those soft yellow knitted cardigans that Grandma used to knit and you have it.
Fusion Little Lamb
A very subtle, neutral but classy grey. A perfect complementary colour for any of the Tones for Tots range.
Fusion Little Piggy
A simply gorgeous blush pink shade. A must for every little girls room!
Fusion Little Stork
A lovely creamy shade of white
Fusion Little Teapot
A gorgeous teal shade. A blue that goes with china. Looks good on small and large pieces.
Fusion Little Whale
A very soft, calming lake blue.
Fusion Little Speckled Frog
And lastly as you would expect from the name a soft shade of minty green.
All the colours will be available in both 500ml and 37ml tester size pots from La Deuxième Chance in Le Bois de Messé, 79120, France from Saturday 28th May
And if you can’t make your mind up which one to choose ( I know it is going to be difficult.) you could always use all the colours
This will be in store from Tuesday 24th May for you to have a look at the colour range before it launches.
Oh and if that hasn’t got you drooling yet there will also be a range of stencils to go with these paints.
