Metallics in Fabrics
11-25-2009, 05:46 AM
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Originally Posted by JRSAY
I did freddom quilt for son when he turned 18. Rosewell, aliens, space and lots o black was the theme with silver in fabric every where. Back was black/grey with silver.....now he is 29 and there still is silver in blocks & backing. Maybe has to do with the fabric qualties? And how was washed?
once i saw what happened to her quilt i stopped buying kaufman asian fabric.
the upside, i was able to teach her how to do foiling on fabric.
11-25-2009, 10:50 AM
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here's a link to a FAQ about foiling fabric and i've attached a PDF file thats a tute on how to do it.
its all pretty much the same idea, you use an adhesive (powder, fusible web, liquid glue), make your design with the adhesive, and then apply the foiling over the adhesive.
i use a baby spoon to press the foil down onto the adhesive.
http://www.softexpressions.com/help/faq/FAQfoiling.htm
its all pretty much the same idea, you use an adhesive (powder, fusible web, liquid glue), make your design with the adhesive, and then apply the foiling over the adhesive.
i use a baby spoon to press the foil down onto the adhesive.
http://www.softexpressions.com/help/faq/FAQfoiling.htm
11-25-2009, 11:19 PM
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Originally Posted by peaceandjoy
If you've used fabrics w/ metallics in them, how are they holding up? I have some fabrics that have gold on them and am concerned that the gold may "wear off" with washing repeatedly?
Probably wouldn't buy them any more, but since I have them, I'd like to use them up. If push comes to shove, I guess they could be backings.
Probably wouldn't buy them any more, but since I have them, I'd like to use them up. If push comes to shove, I guess they could be backings.
11-25-2009, 11:21 PM
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Originally Posted by kluedesigns
Originally Posted by Moonpi
I wonder what made it oxidize like that. I've had it come off in the wash, too.
11-26-2009, 01:46 AM
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It could have been minerals in the water, too. I've lived in areas where I could not use bleach with the well water, or risk rust spots. It will be interesting to see how the replacement fares when it gets laundered.
11-26-2009, 08:25 AM
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If I'm using something like gold lame, I'll bond it to a cotton fab about the same color.. that way, if it does dissappear down the road, at least the fab left will be close to the same color. sue:) :thumbup:
11-26-2009, 07:12 PM
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[quote=kluedesigns]
it was really good fabric too, it was kaufman.
Klue, I have some fabric that I love by Kaufman with the gold you are talking about, is it from the Tuscan Wildflower line?
JulieM
Originally Posted by littlehud
Yikes, I never thought of it tarnishing.
Klue, I have some fabric that I love by Kaufman with the gold you are talking about, is it from the Tuscan Wildflower line?
JulieM
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