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Oops ........so you look down and there is that splatter or drop of paint on your favorite shirt. First never wear your favorite or best clothes when painting because remember, no matter how careful or neat you are, eventually the time will come that your going to get paint on your clothes - so wear old clothes. An apron is helpful when painting in public such as at a craft show where you want to at least look presentable. Try any of the following hints below- sometimes they work, sometimes they don't! Caution: these may remove the dye from your clothing, leaving a worse spot, so be sure to test in an inconspicuous place first.
A.. Fingernail polish remover- remember fingernail polish is paint. Dab some on the spot with a Q-tip and the try to pick the paint off.
B.. Rubbing alcohol or vodka (now if the spot doesn't come off, just take a stiff drink and you won't care- only kidding!) applied to the spot may remove it. Test for colorfastness first and let it stand for about 5 minutes.
C.. Hairspray- spray the spot with hairspray, hold under a dripping faucet of cold water and then scrape off carefully with a knife.
D.. Paint brush cleaner- Paint brush cleaner such as Mona Lisa Pink Soap may remove the spot.
E.. Thoroughly wash the spot if the paint still remains. Do not put the item in the dryer (the heat will set the spot permanently) try one of the above again. If you can't get the paint out, this becomes your new paint outfit
~Debbie - Two Old Crows
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