Thanks! I do recommend gloves in some situations whenever students are not also around power tools. However often times cost for basic materials/equipment is a factor.
Cotton for quilting works the best, but any thin natural fabric will work. Polyester doesn’t absorb the glue well. I like to do a layer of cheap muslin first before adding any colored details.
I got about 1/3 of the fabric on before having to let it dry overnight. It definitely needs a full overnight dry before you try to flip it over. It helps to do a dry layer in between the wet layers to soak up some of the excess glue. Another thing I recommend is making it in pieces and assembling when you get most of the pieces covered. This works great for more complex forms. Just be sure to leave the areas that need to be connected fabric free so you have a connection point.
Currently using this technique for my last 3d foundations project, thank
you!!!!
Awesome! You’re very welcome. ☺️
Guess who!?!?! lol. Such a cute little lantern. I'm a sucker for anything cat-related.
I made this one for my 3D class as a demo. Something about using fabric in place of paper that I really love. Thanks so much!
Me too
I have lots of fabric and can't wait to try the technique. You and your students should use gloves when working with wire
Thanks! I do recommend gloves in some situations whenever students are not also around power tools. However often times cost for basic materials/equipment is a factor.
This is so gronderful.:-):-D Wow!!
Aww thank you so much! 😊
I need one of these!
You should play with fabric mache it’s so much fun!
What kind of fabric? Old t shirts work?
Cotton for quilting works the best, but any thin natural fabric will work. Polyester doesn’t absorb the glue well.
I like to do a layer of cheap muslin first before adding any colored details.
How long did it take to dry?
I got about 1/3 of the fabric on before having to let it dry overnight. It definitely needs a full overnight dry before you try to flip it over. It helps to do a dry layer in between the wet layers to soak up some of the excess glue.
Another thing I recommend is making it in pieces and assembling when you get most of the pieces covered. This works great for more complex forms. Just be sure to leave the areas that need to be connected fabric free so you have a connection point.