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by dragonflyer 28 Jan 2014 ( edited Feb 05'14 04:48 )
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Here are my first two fabric designs...I designed them and then printed them on fabric using my ink jet printers. The printed blocks are 6 x 6 inches...all this is a new experiment for me...I pretreated the fabric with a home made version of Bubble Jet 2000 which is suppose to make them washable...only time will tell. I used two different printers for this experiment. I also ordered a bottle of Bubble Jet 2000 (the real thing) to test against my home made version...should be interesting...got my fingers crossed.

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Comments (37)
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by elemausi 28 Jan 2014
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Wow, this is great
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by dragonflyer 28 Jan 2014
Thank you..
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by vickiannette 28 Jan 2014
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fantastic idea. I have done the portrait printing from photos, but never thought about this idea. My grand-daughter is an emerging artist and I have told her a few times that her designs would look lovely on fabrics.
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by dragonflyer 28 Jan 2014
Did you use the purchased fabric made for printing or your own...if you used your own...did you treat it with anything? How did they wash? So many unknowns...
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by bobbies41 28 Jan 2014
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These are awesome....I would not know how to even start a project like this.
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by marron1 28 Jan 2014
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love these i use the bubble liquid and it is great and yes very washable..linda
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by dragonflyer 28 Jan 2014
Thanks for the info on the Bubble Jet..as I said, this is my first rodeo! I was happy with my designs, not all I need to do is insure they are washable...SCARY!!!
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by basketkase 28 Jan 2014
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Stunning work!!
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by dragonflyer 28 Jan 2014
Thanks, Vicki...I only hope that they will wash okay...
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by capoodle 28 Jan 2014
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Very vibrant colors. Beautiful designs.
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by laffma1 28 Jan 2014
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They are lovely designs. What will you make with these panels?
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by dragonflyer 28 Jan 2014
I am not sure...I need to test the fabric for washability now...hoping they will come out looking like they did going in!!!
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by dalebugbowl 28 Jan 2014
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Beautiful!!
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by jerrib 28 Jan 2014
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These are both beautiful. Lovely designs and colours. Pansie's were my Grandmother's favourite flower..
Hugs
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by dragonflyer 29 Jan 2014
Thank you, Jerri...I, too love pansies...
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by noah 28 Jan 2014
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very interresting:):)What will they think of next
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by shilly 28 Jan 2014
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Gorgeous designs, you are ready for your own blog....
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by dragonflyer 29 Jan 2014
Thank you...not sure I am ready for a blog though!
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by rescuer 28 Jan 2014
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These are both lovely with vibrant colors! I do hope it works.
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by dragonflyer 29 Jan 2014
Thanks...it will be interesting to see what happens next!
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by oaro 28 Jan 2014
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they are very nice
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by enchantedstitches 28 Jan 2014
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Beautiful . Did you use PhotoShop? What kind of fabric did you use? Amazing
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by dragonflyer 29 Jan 2014
Thanks...no, I don't have PhotoShop...these test blocks were just done on quilting grade 100% Cotton Muslin....
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by highlandermom 28 Jan 2014
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I made printed fabric from a site I went on about 4 years ago that used hot water,alum, washing soda, and fabric softener. I dried one outside and one I got hair dryer dried. Then I used iron on stabilizer ironed nice and ran though my printer worked great. I just never washed a ton to test a batch of cloth book marks I made. However I did do again another project out of curiosity and for need of a banner to hang outside for church in weather. It hung out for over a month and several rains. Did fine. I poster printed and sewed the banner together. I love what you have printed here. I also thought of doing something like you have but figured someone would jump and say I did not draw it so I can't do that. So I just never ventured any further. So please keep me posted on your venture. Hugs Mary
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by dragonflyer 29 Jan 2014
Thanks, Mary...sounds like I used a similar "recipe" to yours...sounds like you had good success...I hope I do as well...Got my fingers crossed that they wash well...More updates to come after they are washed...
by justonlyme 29 Jan 2014
Thank you Mary for spelling out the ingredients in your recipe for the homemade Bubble Jet Set. I lifted a page taped inside my kitchen cabinet door yesterday and found a post-it note with the ingredients on it, and for the life of me, could not remember what I used it for. I'll label it now, even though I no longer have a color printer.
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by pldc 29 Jan 2014
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wow they are really pretty, hugs Loralye
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by quail 29 Jan 2014
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This is beautiful. I've never been able to get my printer to do such a great job. I'm really interested in your experiment. Please keep us posted.
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by dragonflyer 29 Jan 2014
I printed these on two different printers...I think both did a pretty good job with the colors...It will be interesting to see if there is a difference in how they wash...will one be better than the other due to the inks in the different printers? Time will tell...more updates to come after they have been washed...
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by rsehorse 29 Jan 2014
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Your fabrics are beautiful. I have printed on fabric too. I made quilt labels this way but I was not happy with the results after a couple a washings. Keep us posted with your results. I am curious, what are you going to do with these? blocks in a quilt? hugs, Susan
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by dragonflyer 29 Jan 2014
Thanks for the info, Susan...I am hoping that they wash well, but not really sure what will happen...I have no clue what I will do with these samples..depends upon how they look after they are washed...SCARY! I will post the update after they have been washed...keep your fingers crossed!
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by sewilso 29 Jan 2014
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Both are very pretty!
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by rachap 29 Jan 2014
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Really nice-looks like fun but I don't need yet another 'hobby"!
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by dragonflyer 29 Jan 2014
A truer word was never spoken...
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by cfidl 29 Jan 2014
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Oh you are too cool! I want to know everything, did I miss any of your posts on this subject?
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by dragonflyer 29 Jan 2014
These are my first two fabric designs and I am testing the printing process for their wash-ability...not too sure what will happen when I wash them...
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by justonlyme 29 Jan 2014
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Can you give a brief rundown on how you created your wonderful works of art? Did you scan in a design, or use a kaleidoscope creator or any other techniques? We are hungry for information here. I LOVE your fabrics.
You might want to heat set these and let them sit out for a while before attempting any washing. I've done some fabric printing, and found that some colors wash out more readily than others. If I were doing it, I would print a part of an image, or maybe a blooper with all of the colors on it, heat set, and then test wash that. I wish you the best of luck. You are definitely artistic in nature. :)
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by Shisha 29 Jan 2014
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These are gorgeous! Looking forward to seeing your updates!
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by hagridsmom 29 Jan 2014
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oh wow! They are so bright and vibrant with color. Sounds like that may hold up from the comments. I don't know which I like better - did you freehand draw these somehow or use a kaleidoscope designer? I ordered the one from EQ but haven't tried it yet. These are beautiful! How exciting!!
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by vickiannette 29 Jan 2014
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to answer your Question (see below) I gave the things I made away, but do not think that anyone will wash them very much. And yes I used the fabric from Matilda's Own and another lot from Celcast. Then I ran out and used a cotton pillow slip (in a cream colour). Purchased fabric worked best and will no doubt wash okay too, but costs a small fortune.
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by dragonflyer 29 Jan 2014
Thanks for your input...I, too, am trying not to use purchased treated fabric sheets...they are way too expensive...
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by marron1 29 Jan 2014
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i also use this pre treated sheets washes up good
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by dragonflyer 29 Jan 2014
Thanks for the info...I am trying not to use pretreated purchased sheets...way too expensive!
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by spendlove 29 Jan 2014
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These are wonderful kaleidoscopes! Well done. I've only printed photographs but this brilliant artwork has inspired me!
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by airyfairy 29 Jan 2014
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Just amazing.
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by marianb 29 Jan 2014
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Wow you are truely gifted...
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by rmj8939 29 Jan 2014
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Love the pansy one, beautiful!
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by CraftySharon 29 Jan 2014
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love your designs and colours, especially the blue, purple and green one.
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by buffy1 29 Jan 2014
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beautiful
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by bbalbanese 31 Jan 2014
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Wow looks cool
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by anitapatch 31 Jan 2014
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Turned out excellent
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by marjialexa 05 Feb 2014
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These are just gorgeous!! Yet another thing on my list of things to try, thanks a lot, hee hee hee!!! You really did these beautifully. Perhaps instead of worrying about washing them, you should consider beadwork, other types of embellishment, and sell them as matted and framed artwork. No washing required. And I'd certainly hang one of these on MY wall, for sure. Best of luck with this project, keep us posted. Hugs, Marji
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by dragonflyer 05 Feb 2014
Thanks for your insight...you are right, these would work wonderfully as quilted and framed artwork...and I wouldn't have to worry about washing...but I think it would still be nice to know the limitations...
by jrob 09 Feb 2014
Oh, great idea. I'd hang one, too!
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by cj2sew 05 Feb 2014
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I recognize the pansy but what is the 2nd one.
Really, really cool looking.
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by mariagiannina 05 Feb 2014
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Gorgeous, I love your colours!