I followed the same steps as I had previously with the inks. I first applied a few colors of Dye-Na-Flow onto a piece of white, cotton fabric, and let it dry. I usually dilute my colors a bit with water, anywhere from 10 to 50%, although I don't measure precisely. Then I added some flower shapes with white acrylic paint and some stems with a dark green acrylic paint. After all was dry, I added another layer of Dye-Na-Flow in different colors from the first layer.
Here is my finished quilt using the Dye-Na-Flow paints.
Free-Form Flowers
16.25" x 10"
I free-motion quilted the piece, hand embroidered the French knots for the flower centers, mounted the quilt onto a fabric-covered piece of Timtex, and edged the focal quilt with black/white piping.
All in all, I think that most transparent inks and paints will work for this painted layering technique and of the three that I tried (Dr. Ph. Martin Bombay India Inks, FW Acrylic Inks, and Jacquard Dye-Na-Flow) I think that my favorite was the FW Acrylic Inks. Next I would choose to use Dye-Na-Flow. And the India Inks would be my last choice only for the fact that they smelled icky when ironing and may scorch. I imagine that many other products could be used, such as Jacquard Textile Colors. Paints that are thicker will need some thinning. I did feel like the Dye-Na-Flow wanted to seep and spread in the fabric more so than the inks did, so that is something to consider if you are wanting a precise design.
My suggestion....test, play, have fun! I sure am.
Oh and Happy Valentine's Day to all of you.