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--===Fabric Imaging===--
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-===Image Transfer, Fabric Dying, &Fabric Painting===-
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+ Marbled Fabric FAQ
+ Fabric Dying FAQ
+ Discharge Dyeing FAQ
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-==Image Transfer==-
You can now iron your pictures onto fabric with a new product called PHOTO
EFFECTS. You just have your pictures color copied onto the paper and iron it
on. Source for the paper is :
Quilters' Recource Inc.
312-278-5695
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_Comments &Ideas from Quiltnet &rec.crafts.quilt_
From: Ericka
Subject: _fabric photo transfers_
Date: 25 Mar 1994 20:29:22 GMT
Has anyone done this before? My mother and I are making a memory quilt for my
grandmother's 80th birthday that will incorporate baby photographs from all of
her descendents. I read a bunch of books on the subjects and was going to go
with the method that involves photocopying the image onto a special paper and
then heat-transferring the image to the fabric. Then I saw another book that
said to just use mending fabric--iron the photocopy onto the mending fabric
then iron that image onto the fabric. Works with BW and color photocopies, no
special equipment needed. Well, I figured that sounds a lot easier, not to
mention cheaper, so I tried it. It's incredible! Works like a charm! The
images look as good as the photocopy!
So, now that I'm all enthusiastic about this, I figured I'd ask if anyone has
done this before and if so, do you have any words of wisdom? Any problems
later in life with the images? Do they wash up well?
If I don't hear anything negative about this, y'all should run and buy stock
in the mending fabric industry, 'cause I've got enough ideas to keep me busy
with this sort of thing for as far into the future as I can see ;-)
Date: Wed, 8 Feb 1995 07:29:08
From: Debra R
Subject: _fabric transfer_
About Fabric transfers (I have been experimenting with this for a little while
now).
_The method used by Eleanor Burns_:
1. Use photocopies.
2. go to a craft store. Usually in the aisle with paints and glues you will
find several brands of FABRIC PHOTO TRANSFER MEDIUM. If you are confused, ask
someone there.
3. you paint the medium onto the photo, place the photo face down on the
fabric, wait 24 hours until it cures, then soak off the paper on the back of
the photo. You get as clear an image as the photo copy.
But you must have an original photo with a lot of contrasts. You will have to
"play" with the photocopier (Xerox or any other brand), to get the best
transfer photo. A photocopy professional, or an art store may be able to help.
About the _"mending fabric method"_:
While this gives you a less rubbery transfer, you details seem to get lost in
the transfer process. And the woman who suggested this said that 100%
synthetic material should be used for the best transfers.
I, too, believed that I couldn't find the meding fabric she mentioned. But I
found it in a drugstore notions department. You might find some in a 5-10 if
there are any in your city. You have to look in strange places for this stuff.
If you can find a photocopier or printer who will copy the photo onto the
fabric, I think you will be the happiest.
Date: Fri, 10 Feb 1995 09:43:32
From: Vicky L
I found the mending fabric in usable sizes at Hobby Lobby.
Date: Fri, 10 Feb 1995 18:25:34
From: Elaine D
Subject: _Photocopies on fabric._
I recently started quilting quilts (I do a lot of wearable art and quilt many
jackets that I make) I have found the subject of photocopies on fabric very
interesting as I have done this using the transfer medium found in the stores.
A lady named Sharon on another news group I subscribe to was very informative
and knowledgeable on this subject especially using the mending material.
Fortunately I printed out her comments and can share them with you.
The material is Bondex. The secret is in the quality of the copier used. A
Xerox 5100 is good. She says it has something to do with the toner.
1. Have photocopy made in size you want to use
2. Iron the photocopy to the bondex material (you'll have a reverse image at
this point.
3. Lay the bondex print on the fabric and press again. Sharon says that it
helps to have a press, however, you can get a good copy with a good iron.
The image will now be exactly as it was in the copy have been reversed back
to the right side (So you can do things with printing of text, something I've
always been frustrated about with the other method since everything ended up
reversed) You could alos hand color the images or use a colored photocopy, the
possibilities are endless.
There is a lady in California who sells the Bondex by the roll. I understand
that a 6 ft. by 12" roll is $35. (I have no financial int. in this) She is:
Betty Nicassio, PO Box 1336, Rancho Cucmonga, CA 917-1336 - Phone (909)
987-3341. I'm told she also has other supplies and is a wealth of information
on the process. Hope this is is a help to all those who are interested.
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-==Fabric Dying==-
_Comments &Ideas from Quiltnet &rec.crafts.quilt_
Date: Fri, 22 Jul 1994 11:00:29
From: Marina
Subject: Re: mottled dyeing
Get some fabric paints, not dyes. Dilute them with water. paint some on the
backs of real leaves and press the leaves on the fabric. When you have covered
most of the fabric with leaf shapes, let it dry. When it is dry, dunk it in a
very diluted paint solution, so you'll get an overall tint to the background.
Fabric paints will probably work better on any type of fabric, while dyes are
formulated to work better on one type of fabric than another. I would worry
about how to sew on that silky fabric after it is colored, tho, so I'd stick
with muslin--with the above method, you can't tell it is muslin. The paint I
have used is DEKA Permanent Fabric Paints, available from Dharma in San Rafael
CA. You need to heat set them, either by ironing or tumbling in a hot dryer
for 20-30 minutes. Then they are washable and don't make the fabric stiff (if
you dilute them with water first).
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-==Fabric Painting==-
Date: Sun, 24 Jul 1994 13:32:13
From: Barbara
Subject: dye holding up
Recently, I went to a gathering of quilters in the Northern Massachusetts area
to view and take classes. All of the classes I wanted were filled, so I had to
take a stencilling class that I did not want--boy am I glad I did!
In the class, we used materials by a company out of Connecticut called Gladys
Grace Stencils (213 Killingly Road, Pomfret Center, CT 06259). Both the
stencils and, especially, the paint were outstanding! The resulting practice
pieces we did were not only very beautiful, but very soft and inviting to
touch. Also, the instructions were quite clear to give a beautiful, shaded,
look without much effort.
It's funny, too, that Sharon should mention ivy patterns--I have a green
bedroom and am a nut for them. I noticed when I went to the booth for the
company that they had a lovely ivy patten for sale. I didn't purchase it,
however, (and I kick myself now), but did purchase a beginner's kit of paints,
a brush, a stencil, an additional jar of paint and a paint brush cleaner--I
think it came to about 27.00.
Anyway, I highly recommend these paints and stencils (and, per usual, have no
affiliation whatsoever).
Now, if I can just find the time to use them.....:^(
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-===Overdying===-
_Comments &Ideas from Quiltnet, rec.crafts.quilt& Quilters Online from AOL_
Date: 94-07-22 22:40:46 EDT
Subj: Re:Over dyes
From: Jean
Gerry from red wagon quilts overdyes every bit of fabric she uses with tan Rit
dye. She buys it in the liquid bottle. I bought a case from her and that is
what I use too. I use low water setting on hot in washing machine. Let the
water fill, add dye, then quilt or fabric. Run through regular washing cycle.
then dry in dryer. Works well this way.
Date: 94-07-23 01:55:26 EDT
Subj: Re:Over dyes
From: Mary Lou
I could write volumes on this as I love experimenting with lots of different
dyes. I use Deka heat dye for really intense colors. It is a pain because you
have to heat the dye bath and keep it hot for 20 minutes. Easier is procion
which is fairly simple but the colors are not as intense. The colors do hold
weel and there is a wonderful array of colors and you can paint with these if
you get the thickeners. They really create outstanding designs on fabric! Rit
dye is not as colorfast but, if you are doing folk or wall quilts that will
not need alot of washing then this seems o.k. I adore the look that tangerine
and mint green rit dye give. Very, very nice...no kidding. Jan Myers Newberry
has a great chapter in one of my books. I also tell everyone they have to have
a Dharma Catalogue. I live with this thing by my bed. Along these same lines,
I highly suggest Jean Ray Laury`s book on Imagery. I have used it alot and
tell students that it is a must have for libraries. Great ideas and fun too.
There are books on dying on the market but the Dharma Catalogue has everything
you need, step by step in it. They don`t sell Rit but, they sell justabout
everything else!
Date: 94-07-23 01:57:13 EDT
Subj: Re:Over dyes
From: Mary Lou
I should have said that Procion has fabulous effects on silk!!! If you really
want vivid clear, wonderful results, this is the fabric of choice. Otherwise
cotton is nice and the good news is, you don`t have to heat it!
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-==Stencilling==-
_Comments &Ideas from Quiltnet &rec.crafts.quilt_
Date: Wed, 27 Jul 1994 13:59:09
From: Monica
Subject: Gladys Grace paints/stencils
I'd like to second the recommendation for the Gladys Grace paints and
stencils. Gladys Grace was one of the vendors at a quilt show I attended
recently and she (well, I don't know if the lady was Gladys herself) was
letting folks try out the paints and stencils for free. It was a very nice
pansy pattern which was stenciled onto squares of muslin. It was really easy
and everyone marvelled over their creations. It was also interesting to see so
many folks who tried this and how good the results were. The finished product
is nice and supple (not crunchy), but I must admit, I haven't tried to machine
wash it. I did heat set it as the instructions said to do.
She had lots of pretty stencils and paints
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-==Supply Companies==-
_Dharma Trading Co. [http://www.dharmatrading.com/] _
Fabric Dyes _PRO Chemical &Dye, Inc._
PO Box 14
Somerset, Mass 02726
(617)676-3838
Procion dyes
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