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Post by northerncrafter9 on Aug 27, 2010 7:24:30 GMT -5
I would like to try a few projects I have been thinking about using stamping on fabric. Has anyone tried this? If so, what ink do you use? Do you heat set the ink?
Susan have you done this? or demoed this?
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Post by Karen W on Aug 27, 2010 8:42:54 GMT -5
I have only stamped on ribbon and we used Stazon I believe.
Let us know how it goes when you try it
Karen
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Post by Basketlady on Aug 27, 2010 9:35:03 GMT -5
I would think a 100% cotton fabric would work the best. A high quality fabric that is nice and smooth--a quilting grade cotton. I think that would reduce some of the bleeding. I wouldn't wash it, as I think the finish on it would help with the bleeding. I would buy some 1/8 yard pieces and play around a bit! Wash some, don't wash, try a cheaper fabric... It's all an experiement and the look you are going for!
Michelle
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Post by AnnaMatrix on Aug 27, 2010 11:43:43 GMT -5
Hi, Dawn! I've done a fair amount of fabric stamping in the past, and the key issues for me were: INK - Make sure to use ink that won't wash out if you're stamping on clothing - you can use fabric paint (dab it on the stamp with a foam brush), Staz-on should work, or there used to be Fabric stamp pads (Fabrico), but I'm not sure if they're made anymore. Read the label on what you choose to see if you need to heat set - sometimes heat setting can be done in a clothes dryer. If what you're stamping won't need to be washed, then you can use anything! FABRIC - Pick fabric that's as smooth as possible, like fine weave cotton or a fine gauge T-shirt knit. Michelle is right - 100% natural fibers will hold the ink better. Pre-wash fabric to remove sizing, then iron it. STAMPS - The less detail, the better. Little stamps with lots of shading and detail will look blurry stamped on fabric. Bolder, solid or outline designs stamp best. When in doubt, buy some extra fabric and do a test run! Fabric stamping can make great gifts: T-shirts, tote bags, aprons, placemats, etc. Have fun!! Let me know if you have other questions.  Gail |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 27, 2010 15:49:18 GMT -5
I would think a 100% cotton fabric would work the best. A high quality fabric that is nice and smooth--a quilting grade cotton. I think that would reduce some of the bleeding. I wouldn't wash it, as I think the finish on it would help with the bleeding. I would buy some 1/8 yard pieces and play around a bit! Wash some, don't wash, try a cheaper fabric... It's all an experiement and the look you are going for! Michelle Michelle is absolutely right...do a lot of experimenting first before you start on the "real" project. Every fabric is different, and the less complicated the design is, the better it will look on the fabric. Pigment inks that have to be heat-set work well, too. |
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Post by northerncrafter9 on Aug 27, 2010 16:48:56 GMT -5
Thank you Ladies! I can't wait to try your suggestions and tips. Hopefully I will have a nice finished project to show you all.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 27, 2010 17:28:55 GMT -5
And I just remembered...a Close to My Heart demonstrator once showed us how to stamp on velvet, using pigment ink with metallic embossing powder. She did some beautiful items, including an album cover, a small covered box, etc. She also cautioned about not using teeny, detailed images, because they really turn into a mess on a "soft" fabric.
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Post by AnnaMatrix on Aug 28, 2010 8:56:51 GMT -5
One more thing, Dawn. If you do use fabric paint on your stamps, wash it off with soap and water as soon as you can. If it dries on, it'll ruin the stamp  . Can't wait to see what you make! Gail |
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