Velvet Stamping Projects

Materials Needed:                                            
Velvet (Rayon or Acetate only)
Stamps
Spray mist bottle
Iron

It is necessary to use Velvet with a Rayon or Acetate content in the velvet. This process is really melting the fabric and it will not work permanently with other fabric contents. Set the iron to a dry wool setting (Without steam). Mist the right side of the velvet two or three times with water. (If you tend to have hard water, try distilled water) Put the rubber stamp, rubber side up on the table. Lay the fabric right side down against the rubber. Lay iron in a position so that the steam holes do not overlap the image. Hold iron level on the fabric. Do not press with a lot of pressure so as to smash the cushion on the stamp. Heat for a count of 25 to 30. Make sure not to move the iron Lift up the iron very carefully. Reposition the Iron and put the iron back on for a count of 10 to 20. It is best to experiment on small pieces first before doing your large project. Bold stamps work best, but try others they may look wonderful. If there are open areas on the stamps, you may want to cut out the rubber in these areas with your Exactoâ knife to keep from these areas pressing on the velvet.

Velvet Stamping Projects