Originally Posted by nnewman
Can you tell me more about that? I have no idea what that is.
Gel Medium is a very versitile product. It can be used to extend the open time of acrylic paints (meaning they won't dry as fast as usual), as an adhesive for fabric and paper, as a sealing topcoat, to transfer ink jet images to fabric, to adhere embellishments to fabric, to make fabric fusible, to add texture to surfaces, and more. Wonderful stuff. (available at art supply stores...also at Michael's)
It does not become brittle or discolor with time and it is easy to stitch through wnen dry. When used as a sealant, it protects the sealed item from water and UV rays. Matte gel medium is all but invisible when dry. It also comes in gloss and semi-gloss.
To use as an adhesive, simply apply a thin coat to the back of the invitation with a foam brush or paintbrush and press it firmly to the fabric, weight it down if necessary while drying. Once dry, it can easily be sewn through, though it isn't necessary. Be sure to clean your brush throughly with soap and warm water before it dries...you won't be able to after.