Crayon Question
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OK. I bought Crayola Crayons, drew a heart and wrote a label in the corner of some cotton fabric. Covered it with parchment paper and ironed it well. Washed in hot water and all came out! Turned to Youtube. One said to wash in cold. I would want my work to be permanent. Any suggestions?
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I have some crayons that were meant for fabric. Bought mine a while back but here are some I found on Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/Scribbles-306...39251182&psc=1
I also found these that say they’re best on 100% synthetic fabric. Maybe that’s why yours washed out.
https://www.schoolspecialty.com/fabr...SABEgI83fD_BwE
https://www.amazon.com/Scribbles-306...39251182&psc=1
I also found these that say they’re best on 100% synthetic fabric. Maybe that’s why yours washed out.
https://www.schoolspecialty.com/fabr...SABEgI83fD_BwE
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I use the micro permanent pens that are great for labels. Years ago I made a sweatshirt with the cutest pumpkins and black cats for Halloween thinking it would stay though the wash. Wrong.. Such a disappointment after so much work.
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I use these on signature blocks. Most recently was a couple years ago for a baby quilt. According to mom the quilt is holding up well and even great grampa's signature is still there.,
I haven't used fabric crayons in a number of years and the crayola fabric crayons are what I used.
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I've used Crayola crayons on dish towels that get tons of washing and haven't had an issue with them washing out. I've always set mine using paper towels. Perhaps it's the parchmnet paper that is part of the issue?
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According to one of the links below, you only need to use the "fabric" crayons on synthetic or synthetic blends. Both say for cotton fabric and use paper towels. Maybe use parchment paper over and under the paper towels to prevent wax &/or color from getting on your ironing surface and iron.
https://phoebemoon.com/tutorials/crayon-quilts.htm
https://www.thepatternco.com/crayon-quilts/
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https://phoebemoon.com/tutorials/crayon-quilts.htm
https://www.thepatternco.com/crayon-quilts/
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