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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)