rzo
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Post by rzo on Jul 8, 2014 16:49:24 GMT
Hi there I am new here........I have a question?........I finish felting a 3d figure and I don't want to retain its cloth type because dirt, moist and other elements I want to protect it and I want to make it hard or stiff........we all know that if you paint cloth with paint, glue or acrylic the cloth will turn stiff......I am thinking using varnish.....so my question is what are the best to make this happens and to achieve my goal.......
and by the way my felted 3d object has only 1 color because after I achieve my goal to stiffen or make it hard (the first question) I will apply some primer stuff to make it smooth and will sand it then paint it (like I said I don't want to retain the cloth soft properties)................does this applicable or there are other ways to make it happen.
if you look at what I am trying to do is like what ceramics or polymer figure out there ( I know you will say just make it with polymer clay or use clay if you want some figurine stuff..........I just wanna know if my plan is applicable to felted 3d objects.....
thanks in advance
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Post by Pandagirl on Jul 8, 2014 19:10:02 GMT
Welcome Rzo!
I haven't done anything like that, but I know there have been discussions on the forum about using a glue mixture to strengthen felt. I'm sure some of the more experienced felters will offer some advice. Thanks for joining us. I look forward to seeing your creations. We love pictures!
Your proposed creations sounds really interesting. I hope it works out for you.
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Post by rzo on Jul 8, 2014 19:41:12 GMT
hi thanks I don't have pictures to show yet I am balancing my option which way I go, which step I take.....I ask this question hoping somebody have experience or knowledge about my plan......I hope I can pick some information so that I can go ahead of my plan....thanks for the time.
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Post by Pandagirl on Jul 8, 2014 19:50:28 GMT
Since we are located the world over, you may not get an answer until later or tomorrow.
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Post by rzo on Jul 8, 2014 19:53:52 GMT
thats fine I am currently reading some felt article...........lots of amazing felted object in Pinterest
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Post by Shepherdess on Jul 8, 2014 20:02:24 GMT
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Post by rzo on Jul 8, 2014 20:10:18 GMT
thanks I have seen something like this in youtube and its on my list of my plan
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Post by rzo on Jul 8, 2014 21:22:50 GMT
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Post by Shepherdess on Jul 8, 2014 21:53:01 GMT
It is not a great solution. The glue will get tacky if it is humid and goes really yucky if it gets wet again. It's to bad because it is such an easy way.
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rzo
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Post by rzo on Jul 8, 2014 22:27:25 GMT
It is not a great solution. The glue will get tacky if it is humid and goes really yucky if it gets wet again. It's to bad because it is such an easy way. wow thanks for the info never thought of that........thats why I am thinking between the acrylic or varnish things that are easy to find in my local hardware store of course the difficult one to find is also in the list like the one you mention I also find similar product its called fabric stiffener and its look like paste........but still I am researching for the others if there is a downside before i proceed. thanks for the info.....
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Post by zed on Jul 9, 2014 10:00:31 GMT
How about resin as a varnish?
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Post by MTRuth on Jul 9, 2014 22:42:49 GMT
I think if you just used a primer paint - like regular household paint - it would work to do what you want. It might take a few layers of paint but it wouldn't be as expensive as some options.
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Post by Shana on Jul 14, 2014 13:06:31 GMT
I finish felting a 3d figure and I don't want to retain its cloth type because dirt, moist and other elements I want to protect it and I want to make it hard or stiff Hi rzo, I stiffen my sculptures all the time for protection during shipping, as well as maintaining complex shapes and structures. I use a hardener made by Golden Paints called "GAC 400" made specifically for hardening textiles & fabrics. Jacquard also makes a product called "Fabric Sculpting Medium" which is fairly dense. Both products can be thinned out to achieve your desired texture, stiffness and sheen. Normally, I thin out the GAC 400 to about a 50/50 ratio with water so the object will retain a soft appearance but will actually be rock hard when dried. Even a 75/25 (GAC/water) ratio will give a plastic-y sheen, something I try to avoid. You can mix acrylic paints in with either of these products.. though I would do several samples before applying to the final object. In the photo below, the back sample was dipped in encaustic wax, the front sample was a white wool piece painted with acrylic and stiffener mix. Hope that helps. ~Shana
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Post by MTRuth on Jul 14, 2014 22:17:50 GMT
Cool Shana - I'd love to see more of your sculptures that you've used this on.
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Post by Pandagirl on Jul 14, 2014 23:10:49 GMT
They are both really neat and great info Shana. Thanks for sharing!
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