Stamping on fabric
07-05-2012, 02:57 AM
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Originally Posted by tngal22
As noted, none of the scraps were pre-washed but here are the results:
Ink disappeared on the minky and felt, the satin type fabric faded some. Faded on the Bella Solid and knit. Looks good on the cheaper, stiff cotton.
Ink disappeared on the minky and felt, the satin type fabric faded some. Faded on the Bella Solid and knit. Looks good on the cheaper, stiff cotton.
So, you like the results best with the muslin and cheap cotton? Thanks for showing the results. Sounds like it is a good idea to fully test whatever fabric you decide to use.
I am a prewasher, mainly to rid shrinkage but mostly due to chemicals greatly troubling my finger tips. I wonder if you were to prewash on those same fabrics, what your results might be? Perhaps the ink would adhere to the fabric better... maybe.
07-07-2012, 09:10 AM
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Stamp test #2: Pre-washed and pressed all fabric; stamped and heat set, washed in hot water.
BEFORE:
AFTER: Muslin and cheaper fabric did the best. The Bella Solid faded some. Knit not shown but it faded badly.
BEFORE:
AFTER: Muslin and cheaper fabric did the best. The Bella Solid faded some. Knit not shown but it faded badly.
07-07-2012, 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by kathdavis
I wonder if you have to wash your fabric first before stamping, because of the chemicals on the fabric?
07-07-2012, 10:59 AM
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Originally Posted by clsurz
The best place to learn about dying, stamping and such is at Dharma Trading Co. online.
07-09-2012, 05:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Jennie and Me
Heat setting is when you press the project with a hot iron. (Or whatever heat is suggested for your fabric) The heat "sets" the ink.
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07-09-2012, 06:05 AM
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Thanks for the info on stamping fabric. I ordered cotton gauze to make 47" swaddle blankets for my niece's twins, due in November. She has been put on bed rest and I'm trying to come up with a few non-sewing craft projects to take her.
She loves these Aden and Anais swaddle blankets-- http://www.adenandanais.com/shop/ite...ID=22&SKU=2027, with the little designs stamped on them. I think I will spend way more on fabric, thread, and stamping supplies than if I had bought a pack!
She loves these Aden and Anais swaddle blankets-- http://www.adenandanais.com/shop/ite...ID=22&SKU=2027, with the little designs stamped on them. I think I will spend way more on fabric, thread, and stamping supplies than if I had bought a pack!
07-10-2012, 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by tngal22
Stamp test #2: Pre-washed and pressed all fabric; stamped and heat set, washed in hot water.
BEFORE:
AFTER: Muslin and cheaper fabric did the best. The Bella Solid faded some. Knit not shown but it faded badly.
BEFORE:
AFTER: Muslin and cheaper fabric did the best. The Bella Solid faded some. Knit not shown but it faded badly.
It's very helpful.
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