FibreDK

Lutradur Fabric

A non-woven spun polyester fabric that can be used for so many effects

FibreDK is smooth, robust surface that takes colour well, cuts easily without fraying (like paper) and can be layered without unnecessary bulk.

FibreDK is polyester so most dyes will not work. Colour it with pigment-based paints such as Liquitex or Golden acrylics, Jacquard Textile Paints, Jacquard Dye-na-Flow, Markal Paintstiks, Treasure Gold, Jacquard Lumiere Paint, Metal Effects tarnishable metal paints etc

Colour can be applied by painting, stencilling, printing etc

FibreDK is a polyester so it will take transfer paints such as Deka Iron-on and Berol Transfer Paints, Disperse Dyes or transfer crayons. Apply the colour to photocopy or layou paper (Disperse Dye powder will have to be mixed with water first to make it into an ink), place the dried paper face down onto FibreDK and iron on the back to transfer the colour/design.

Apply bursts of heat to FibreDK with a heat-gun to create distressed effects. The fibres melt away to look as though the surface has been attacked by the rigours of time. Heat the surface when it is dry and the surface ripples and undulates as well as distressing, heat it when damp and the surface remains flat.

Areas can be cut conventionally with scissors or knife or with a soldering iron as in Margaret Beal's 'Burning Issues' effects (see Margaret's book 'Fusing Fabrics') to create decorative 'cut-work' effects.

FibreDK can be stitched by hand or by machine - a hoop is not necessary.

Lay loose Angelina fibre over FibreDK and iron. The fibres will bond together and lightly bond to the FibreDK. Distressing with a heat-gun at this stage will darken and age the Angelina in the area around where the heat was applied and the FibreDK melts away. Puddles of iridescence will remain between these areas. Apply Angelina fibres after FibreDK has been distressed, turn the sheet over and there will be irregular 'windows' of iridescence.

Try using two or more techniques in combination. The surface will react differently depending on whether it is coloured before or after distressing, and depending on the type of medium applied. Stitching with natural threads/yarns will work like resists to distressing.

The surface will become softer with repeated handling.

Health & Safety: Work in a well ventilated area when using a heat-gun or soldering iron. or wear a respirator mask.

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