Heat Texturing Fabric
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- čas přidán 29. 08. 2024
- Create texture on heat sensitive fabrics like polyester, nylon and acetate.
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That was fun! Thank you for the ideas.
Good video. Thank you!
I notice you're not wearing any safety equipment. Don't the melting synthetics emit fumes? Should we wear gloves/apron to guard against burning ourselves?
If you feel more comfortable wearing heat-resistant gloves/apron that is great. I don't find it necessary for myself as I am cautious of the equipment. There are very few fumes since you are not completely melting the fabric, only causing it to react to the heat (just as much as an iron would do). In the summertime, I have a fan blowing indirectly, because it can get a little warm!
Hi dana,
is the fabric washable after it was manipulated with the heat gun without any damage?
Yes, it is completely washable (provided it was washable prior to manipulation, most polyester fabrics are). The texture will stay as it is essentially "melted" into place!
Thank you for the demo - can you please tell me what brand heat gun you use & if you recommend it. I think I'd like a 2 speed heat gun for fabric/Tyvek projects. What temperature is best for your projects? Your opinion, please? Thanks. ;-)
I use a Milwaukee Commercial Heat Gun. It can run for hours and not over-heat. It has only one speed, and I control the heat by raising or lowering the tool. Some mediums are more heat sensitive so a little practice and you'll get the hand of controlling it that way. You can find them here: thesewingplace.com/precision-hot-tool-heat-texture/
Hope this helps!
What is the necessary power to do it? Because I don't I know what heat gun to buy...
There are some that only reach 200 and others that the minimum is 400 and the maximum 600. :(
I use a Milwaukee Commercial Heat Gun. Specifications: Temperature: 650 degrees F, Watts: 360, Amps: 3, Volts: 120 V AC.
You can find them here: thesewingplace.com/precision-hot-tool-heat-texture/
Would it be possible to polyester wool？？
This technique works best on "heat-sensitive" fabrics (polyester, nylon, etc.), some work better than others. Blends don't always have the same response. Test a sample and see what happens!
Can I use this technique on simili ?
I'm sorry, I don't know what simili is.
Can i just use a hair dryer ?
Usually doesn't get hot enough and too much air will just blow your fabric around.
A hair dryer will blow the fabric around, and does not get nearly HOT enough. A heat gun gets So hot that it will BURN you, a hair dryer will not because, well, you don't want a burned scalp lol. Buy a crafting or hardware (construction) style heat gun to try this technique.
is this gonna work on silk/satin? thankyou
Not on 100% silk (it doesn't melt, only burn). If your satin is polyester, nylon or acetate (heat sensitive fabrics) you should get texture. The heavier the fabric however, the less texture you'll get.
@@DanaMarieDesignCo thank you so much!