can you block needlepoint? I am finishing a pillow top started by my mother in the 70's and the canvas is very distorted
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Yes you can. Make sure you wash it by hand first (i'd recommend using a liquid soap called "Soak" that does not need to be rinsed out). Just swish it around in lukewarm water with the soak, layer it between a few colorfast towels and roll it up to squeeze out the water. Then lay it out on your blocking board and begin pinning one pin on each side (I start in the center of the side-if that makes sense) continuing around the piece, adding a pin to each side to make sure it is stretched evenly. If you have cats, they tend to love sitting on things as they block, for some reason, so I usually cover my piece with a light cotton sheet. I hope this helps!
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For things like this, after getting the company's opinion, you should be careful and test in a less obvious spot. I have used it on a couple of wool needlepoint pillows with cotton velveteen backing (both were vintage and not made by the same person, they were different colors etc) and noticed no damage. But I didn't do a before and after picture.
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There is a light diamond pattern texture. You could probably paint but not draw on it without seeing the texture.
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Would have no idea how to go about doing that...except to make one. They are really easy to make...just use the pillow as a pattern guide. That's what I do...
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You shouldn't have a problem. You can use a template to mask off the area you don't want to use
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I find that using some of that mesh type shelf lining helps. Put that on the wood dowel then your canvas then the clamp. You might need to adjust it a couple times to get it straight, but once it's done it will stay tight and straight
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Ya, just make sure you let it dry.I takes a long time. I am not a huge fan of dippy pens but I have a set and if youre after a certain line it works. Im drawing "illuminated" letters w this ink. I did a calligraphy wall plaque too.its a hoot.Drives ppl nuts."Why do you have a blank paper on the wall?"
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I think frabic marker would work best. Tried a permanent marker and it seemed to run a little bit more. I put a piece of cardboard between layers because it seeps through. Good Luck! We did this last year and the kiddos loved them.
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Looks like I'm coming late to this party, but sure you can! If it's a sharpie** Did anyone say that already?? LOL I would not use any other kind of marker :D
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Its best to carefully cut them out. Or make a dark background because the wntire paper would be transfered and a white square will appear on it. So cut the white out.
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The needle WILL be DAMAGED and UNFIXABLE if you leave the cartridge in long enough. The best way to take care of it is to just switch out each cartridge after each use, regardless of how long you used it. Trust me on this. It happened to me.
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If you go to Walmart or hobby lobby or your local arts and craft store ask them for "canvas frames" My store was out so I just bought three blank canvases and laid my pictures on too of them. I hope this helps. #BlessedBe.
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Of course you can make cut outs. This is just a book of blank coloring pages that are used with the color wonder markers/paint/etc. One side has a slight sheen. Good luck!
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My disabled adult son does this art work as part of his therapy but the stenciled sheets are white where he colors and I always need extra markers than those that come with the kit. These markers worked great...as do those new Sharpie pens that do not bleed thru paper! But dont know about black canvas, sorry.
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Hello, SueBee. I have no idea what "wet blocking crochet projects are" so I asked my wife....and she didn't know either. She's into quilting and not crochet. So, what I did was this; I took 2 of the darker colored "tiles" and brought them upstairs to the kitchen. There I wet a white paper towel and scrubbed them both (pink and purple) and absolutely NO color came off into the towel. Assuming that your crochet work doesn't involve solvents, heat or much friction, I would think that they would be absolutely safe for your projects. I hope this is helpful. All the best. Alan in MA
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You can use whatever type of pad you wish. I have used the ink blotting pads that you can find in craft stores. They come in a package with a stack of many little rectangle shaped pads and I just cut them to fit, as needed. They are inexpensive and there is enough in the package to last a long time. I have purchased this necklace for myself as well as for gifts and it was well received by everyone!
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I was always taught to sew with a ballpoint needle when sewing with knits to prevent skipped stitches but with stabilizer it is different as you no longer have the stretch of the knit. I used a #11 sharp for onesies and was very pleased with the results. Hope this helps.