Pounce pad
#1
I am going to go buy a pounce pad tomorrow. I heard the pounce chalk, or what ever you put in it comes in white and blue. My question is does the blue wash out. I am stenciling alot of white and light colored blocks. The marking pencils I am using just doesn't show up so I thought I would try this option. thanks for any input.
#3
several have offered to sell theirs as they no longer use it. U might post an ad on the classified section and get a good deal on one.
I had looked into getting one but was kinda talked out of it as it did not seem to fit my needs.
I had looked into getting one but was kinda talked out of it as it did not seem to fit my needs.
#6
I took a class on FMQ recently and there was quite a discussion about this and a lot of the gals had already had experience with the white and colored chalks.
First off, the new white chalk is an iron off chalk. It will iron off with a dry or steam iron. I played with it and it did disappear, sometimes slowly, sometimes quickly, but it always disappeared.
Now, be sure you get the new chalk. They are still selling the old chalk, it does not say iron off on the package.
Several of the ladies had tried the colored chalk and they all complained that it did not come off easily like the white chalk did. It's cranky and no one recommended it. The general opinion was that something in the coloring process gave it an "iffy" property.
First off, the new white chalk is an iron off chalk. It will iron off with a dry or steam iron. I played with it and it did disappear, sometimes slowly, sometimes quickly, but it always disappeared.
Now, be sure you get the new chalk. They are still selling the old chalk, it does not say iron off on the package.
Several of the ladies had tried the colored chalk and they all complained that it did not come off easily like the white chalk did. It's cranky and no one recommended it. The general opinion was that something in the coloring process gave it an "iffy" property.
#7
Originally Posted by lalaland
Several of the ladies had tried the colored chalk and they all complained that it did not come off easily like the white chalk did. It's cranky and no one recommended it. The general opinion was that something in the coloring process gave it an "iffy" property.
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the company has not yet developed an iron off colored chalk so bet not to try.
Have you tried the Multi Pastel Chalk pencils. They will mark on white and light colored fabrics and will erase and wash out Alto the new ceramic pencil is also good. There is another that has several colored leads like chalk made by Bohim and is available in JoAnns and other stores. Supposed to erase and wash out.
The regular pounce white chalk will come off as you work with it. I have seen it used and the demo showed spraying it with hair spray to keep it on while you worked.
The pounce is rather expensive so suggest you try it first if possible before buying it. Or get a good recommendation. I use the Multi Pastel in white and light grey only.
Remember most of the chalk will come off in the work if machine quilting as the rubbing will take it off.
Have you tried the Multi Pastel Chalk pencils. They will mark on white and light colored fabrics and will erase and wash out Alto the new ceramic pencil is also good. There is another that has several colored leads like chalk made by Bohim and is available in JoAnns and other stores. Supposed to erase and wash out.
The regular pounce white chalk will come off as you work with it. I have seen it used and the demo showed spraying it with hair spray to keep it on while you worked.
The pounce is rather expensive so suggest you try it first if possible before buying it. Or get a good recommendation. I use the Multi Pastel in white and light grey only.
Remember most of the chalk will come off in the work if machine quilting as the rubbing will take it off.
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Originally Posted by timepasser
I am going to go buy a pounce pad tomorrow. I heard the pounce chalk, or what ever you put in it comes in white and blue. My question is does the blue wash out. I am stenciling alot of white and light colored blocks. The marking pencils I am using just doesn't show up so I thought I would try this option. thanks for any input.
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