this is for an art project. would like clothes to be hard but be able to see colour etc. Plaster of paris made them hard, but they were just a white mass.
2006-10-04 12:22:42 · 18 answers · asked by Heather B 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Sculpture
PVA glue is a good option, but I would advise you add a matting agent such as those used for acrylic paints otherwise the clothes may end up looking a bit varnished and shiny.
2006-10-04 12:37:42 · answer #1 · answered by mick.tripp 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm assuming from your spelling you're in either Canada, or the UK?
here in the US they sell a 'fabric stiffener', doesn't affect the colour. If there's a 'craft' shop, that's where you'd probably find it. The PVA idea sounds about right, though. Dries clear, right? (I think that's the same as 'white' school glue here)
Also, I know a heavy concentration of sugar in water (do not heat, we're not making syrup here) will act as a 'home' stiffener...but not nearly as much as maybe PVA or that other stuff I told you about.
Good luck!
2006-10-05 07:45:46 · answer #2 · answered by colourshift 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use watered-down PVA (white) glue. It dries clear and it's the best for what you need. A couple of coats might be in order, depending on how sturdy you want it.
I use this technique when printmaking with fabrics and clothing. It's the best.
2006-10-04 12:28:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
OK, done this. Experiment with clear PVA and or wall paper paste. Try different consistencies and you'll get there in the end. Practise on strips of old sheets. Great fun - especially when you put a "Perfectly ironed shirt" in a friends wardrobe...
2006-10-04 12:27:02 · answer #4 · answered by stevensontj 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
clear epoxy resin, would be your best bet you can get from most marine dealers or some DIY shop, usually a two part compound you mix together, you only have a limited time then, make sure its the clear one usally comes in white as a standard
2006-10-04 12:40:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used clear laquer aerosol spray, usually used for spraying cars and motorbikes. I used it on a backpatch made out of a t-shirt for my leather cut off .
Worked a treat.
Still looks good 10 years later
2006-10-04 12:27:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you were to use clear resin, polyester resin is much cheaper than epoxy, and would do what you want equally well. Look up "Trylon" on the net, somewhere in Northants I think, I used to get my materials from them, they would advise you.
2006-10-04 13:00:15 · answer #7 · answered by Dick s 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
talk about a new meaning to plaster of paris
2016-03-27 05:12:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
pva glue n a chicken wire frame or newspaper shaped n wrapped in celotape frame
2006-10-04 12:32:41 · answer #9 · answered by nendlin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They resin that is used to cover the fiber surf boards are made of.
2006-10-04 12:24:59 · answer #10 · answered by iusedtolooklikemyavatar 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋