faq's - textile foil instructions
Textile/transfer foil instructions
instructions for applying foil to surfaces using Appliglue
(also suitable for use with fusible webbing, hot spots, double sided tape & glue dots)
surfaces include fabrics, wood, glass, paper, card acrylic & canvas
we recommend that you experiment on a trial piece
· ensure surfaces are clean and grease-free
· either draw a freehand design, trace a shape, or use a stencil
· draw over or around the design with clear or coloured appliglue
option 1
· allow to dry completely (1-2 hours) depending on the temperature in the room
· place the foil over the design with the shiny side up
· heat the foil with a warm hairdryer for about 10 seconds
· rubbing the foil down over the design with a soft cloth
· the design will form a raised impression underneath
· peel off the foil and your design will be foiled!
option 2
· allow to dry until almost dry (1/2 hour to about an hour)
· place the foil over the design with the shiny side up
· rub the foil down over the design with a soft cloth
· the design will form a raised impression underneath
· peel off the foil and your design will be foiled
· if the appliglue is too wet you will simply create a splodge!
option 3
· allow to dry completely (1-2 hours) depending on the temperature in the room
· place the foil over the design with the shiny side up
· place baking parchment on top of your design
· use a cool to medium iron on the ‘wool’ setting and gently iron for a few seconds
· wait for the backing paper to cool completely then peel off the foil and your design will be foiled
· if you press hard with the iron you can flatten the shape if so required as in the case of stencils
tips & ideas
· if some of the area was missed, place the foil back over that spot again
· more than one colour foil can be used on one design for an interesting effect
· to foil a solid backround use your finger or a paintbrush and spread appliglue over the surface, allow to dry and proceed as before
· create a second design, eg swirls or hearts, or use appliglue to add swarovskis or beads to your design
· allow the foil to cool down before removing unless working on paper or card
use for textile surface design & embellishment, card making, craft projects, scrapbooking, upcycling clothes and accessories, cushions and curtains
washable up to 40 degrees
for screen printing with a heat press use the relevant foil glue for the best effect
(the better the foil glue the better the result)