Alcohol and sharpies

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07-21-2018, 04:54 AM

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2manyhobbies

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Totally cool....another thing to try!

07-21-2018, 04:59 AM

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Grannies G

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Thank you Judith like everyone your cards are fantastic. I really appreciate your tips will have to try this myself now.

07-21-2018, 05:06 AM

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MaggieLou

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What a cool idea. I wasn't aware of this process. I'll have to try it.

07-21-2018, 06:19 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Grannies G

Thank you Judith like everyone your cards are fantastic. I really appreciate your tips will have to try this myself now.

Your welcome, sorry I hijacked your thread. I was just excited to share this fun technique.

07-21-2018, 07:31 AM

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Used the sharpie/alcohol method on one of the blocks for National Quilt Museum Challenge BOM. Prewashed the fabric and it did wash OK after the block was done. It is a fun method to try. Judith1005 love your postcards.

07-21-2018, 08:12 AM

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sewnclog

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The sewing store I go to showed this technique; was recommended to use 90% proof alcohol.

07-21-2018, 08:13 AM

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sewnclog

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And then you want to let it dry and press it to set it. One of the gals tried it and it washed out or faded out badly.

07-21-2018, 08:30 AM

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lawsonmugs

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I have seen this done on tennis shoes it's really pretty.

07-21-2018, 11:55 AM

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Judith1005

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I bet you could "set" the dying process with a clear fabric medium. I just never bothered because I'm working with non-washable cards. (Or your not supposed to have to wash them.)

07-21-2018, 04:25 PM

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There's another product that's alcohol soluble: alcohol ink. Sold online and our local art supply store. It works on fabric but is much less intense than on Alpo paper (non-absorbant). The alcohol was rubbing alcohol at 90% concentration. Once it dries it can be sprayed with Acrylic coating or clear Glaze to make it permanent. This may affect the hand of the fabric, so make it light. Plenty of ventilation is required. Alcohol ink is in the experimentation stage so lots of new information will come out.