Here's how:
These are transfer foils. They come in a range of colours and I got mine from a quilt show. If your local shop does not have them, try a craft retailer or online.
Choose your design to have the transfer foils applied to. Using Bondaweb cut out shapes and apply them SMOOTH side up with a hot iron ( no steam ) directly onto your design.
Now peel off the paper from the bondaweb.
Lay the transfer foil coloured side UP over your design.
Next, lay a piece of grease proof paper/ baking parchment over the foil and press with a hot iron ( no steam) for a few seconds.
Gently peel the foil from the design and the you will see where the colour has been transfered onto the bondaweb.
A word of caution here , I do not know if the foils are washable after they are applied as I have not finished this piece yet and it was my first time of using the foils.
I have a feeling they may be suitable for art quilts only but I will come back and let you know how this quilt turns out after washing.
Have fun with your foils!
Rhianon.
Great tutorial, I remember using transfer foils years ago on T-shirts, eventually it would wear off from washing and drying but would be perfect on art quilts!
ReplyDeleteWhoa - totally cool! Even if they can only be used on art quilts, this is really neat, and I'm so glad you shared. :)
ReplyDeleteAwesome!!! I love this technique!! Thanks for sharing, now to find the foil and the Bondaweb!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome!!! I love this technique!! Thanks for sharing, now to find the foil and the Bondaweb!!
ReplyDeleteThat's quite interesting! I like the shiny texture it gives the fish.
ReplyDeleteWhere do you find Bondaweb?
ReplyDeleteNicole, I can get Bondaweb in my local fabric store here in the UK. I have heard that Misty Fuse is something similar. I know that is available in the USA. Why not ask your local quilt shop if they can help or look online. Hope that helps :)
DeleteHave you found out how well the transfer foils do on the fabric, are yours still there?
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