~NEEDED SUPPLIES~Arm & Hammer Washing Soda
Fabric Softener (Like Downy)
ALUM
Over the past couple of years I've loved being able to print my own graphics on fabric (both new and vintage) using my home printer. Through trial and error (and lots of tossed out cotton) I've finally achieved the results I was looking for!
A couple of days ago one of my blogger friends (thanks Tam!) reminded me of a recipe for FAUX BUBBLE JET that I have yet to share. (BUBBLE JET is a fairly expensive LIQUID that you dip cotton and/or silk fabric into before printing). I've been using this exact FAUX concoction for the past several months to help stabilize and permaTIZE :) my final printed images. I LOVE IT and IT WORKS!
This is what you need:
1. Arm & Hammer Soda Wash (this is NOT Detergent!). You can usually find this at larger grocery stores in the Cleaning Aisle. I found mine at CREST FOODS here in Oklahoma. But, I know you can get it (or order it) from most any ACE Hardware Stores.
2. ALUM I found this at my local Wal-Mart grocery store in the Spice Aisle.
3. Fabric Softener (like Downy, etc.). Available almost everywhere.
Here is the RECIPE I used:
2 Tablespoons Alum
2 1/2 teaspoons Washing Soda
1/2 teaspoon Fabric Softener
1 Cup HOT WATER
Mix all ingredients together. Your mixture will be very foamy and milk looking so let it settle down before using (about 15 minutes). Dip pre-cut fabric into mixture for several minutes (about 10 - 15), rinse and hang to dry for 24 hours.
If you'd like further instructions for Self Printing on Fabric look HERE! The recipe above is just something I now use before printing!
I will be sharing more vintage Valentine Images with you in the next day or so! Check back soon to see what's new.
Blessings to you for a wonderful, creative week...Rebecca
A couple of days ago one of my blogger friends (thanks Tam!) reminded me of a recipe for FAUX BUBBLE JET that I have yet to share. (BUBBLE JET is a fairly expensive LIQUID that you dip cotton and/or silk fabric into before printing). I've been using this exact FAUX concoction for the past several months to help stabilize and permaTIZE :) my final printed images. I LOVE IT and IT WORKS!
This is what you need:
1. Arm & Hammer Soda Wash (this is NOT Detergent!). You can usually find this at larger grocery stores in the Cleaning Aisle. I found mine at CREST FOODS here in Oklahoma. But, I know you can get it (or order it) from most any ACE Hardware Stores.
2. ALUM I found this at my local Wal-Mart grocery store in the Spice Aisle.
3. Fabric Softener (like Downy, etc.). Available almost everywhere.
Here is the RECIPE I used:
2 Tablespoons Alum
2 1/2 teaspoons Washing Soda
1/2 teaspoon Fabric Softener
1 Cup HOT WATER
Mix all ingredients together. Your mixture will be very foamy and milk looking so let it settle down before using (about 15 minutes). Dip pre-cut fabric into mixture for several minutes (about 10 - 15), rinse and hang to dry for 24 hours.
If you'd like further instructions for Self Printing on Fabric look HERE! The recipe above is just something I now use before printing!
I will be sharing more vintage Valentine Images with you in the next day or so! Check back soon to see what's new.
Blessings to you for a wonderful, creative week...Rebecca
