There was a question about backing on coasters, but do they not stain straight away with wine or coffee? Is there a clear sealer I wonder one could use for the top? so you can wipe it clean
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my first thought was the iron on vinyl laminate. i have seen it at some small quilt shops. of course any amount of liquid, like a lot of dripping condensate will just roll off the coaster and oto the surface that way.
i have a plastic backed felt and that might work well. if embroidered on teh felt would hold moisture, but at some load point it could wick to surface below....so i guess i would just slide it under the hoop at the end have it stitch to the border of the coaster. then i would cut it out with a heated knife to seal the edges...just thinking.
3411Seeing that it is so thin what about laminating is this to thick? Then you can cut it out in circles. Just a suggestion .Love Marie
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11877I am sorry I did not reply to you all earlier, but felt quite unwell this morning. Lots better now thanks goodness. Thank you all for answers and comments
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by edithfarminer
06 Apr 2010
Looked on line and there seems to be no problem with Mod Podge in the UK, thanks so much for the suggestion.It looks the ideal thing to use
57801Do you paint the Modge Podge on top of the embroidery? Does it make them stiff? This sounds interesting. I have only used a spray starch on the ones I have made.
Nadyne
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by annatjievdw
06 Apr 2010
Nadyne,you paint the Modge Podge over the embroidery as well as the rest of the material. I used it over Serviette Podge as well and it work like magic. And it does not matter if your coaster is stiff because the ones you buy made of wood is a hard thing. Just wipe with a wet cloth and walla it is clean. Just try it and enjoy.
24424That is a really good question. I've made a number of coaster sets, but never gave it a thought that'd they would get stained. I'm going looking for Mod Podge too. Thanks so much for the suggestion!!! Marion
33079Edith,
Thanks for asking about a sealer. I never thought about that. I'm going to try the Mod Podge...Barb
29871Check out the fabric stores. I have found a clear plastic with a coating that you just iron on. It is sold by the yard. I finished a blender cover with it a few years ago and recently I bought some more to go on appliance covers. I think I found it a JoAnns fabric shop. Mildred
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by edithfarminer
06 Apr 2010
Hi I always hear about Joanns lol, but not in the USA. Thanks for your answer because I will go and have a good look around
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8654Hi Edith,
Try coating with Mod Podge sealer.
There are dozens of fabric sealants on the market, just browse the glue section of your nearest Hobby and crafts or Art store or even some hardware stores carry them in the hobby section.
Many years ago (35+) Hobbytex used to have a sealant for their products so you could use them as placemats. Oddly enough, come to think of it their "fabric" was really only what we now use as Stabilisers.
Hugs n roses, Meganne
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by edithfarminer
06 Apr 2010
thank you Meganne, several mention Mod Podge, will have a good look in the UK when I get there.Going by your answer I must find something. thanks again
122864How about vinyl? It embroiders nicely and shouldn't stain.
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1501Thankyou for asking the question I've been wondering about for a while :) Will wait and see what answers turn up.
8431I wonder if Scotchguard might work also. They wouldn't be as stiff as with the Mod Podge, but liquids bead up and roll off without staining. Guess it depends on the look you are going for.
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by edithfarminer
06 Apr 2010
Happy with clear, thanks for answering , must look around when I am in the UK
6574My dear Modge Podge will do the trick for you. Put on 2 or 3 coats on front and at least 1 or 2 at the back. I made myself a fairly big rectangle for working on in the kitchen and did it that way. Am using it for 6 to 7 years and it is still beautiful as in the beginning. Enjoy your coasters.
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