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signature blocks
I have tried using pigma pens and they get a tuff on the end of them. I think I have the wrong size of pens. I have also tried freezer paper on the back and wasn't happy with that. markers, including laundry ones bleed a bit. Help.
I need something that works great and quick to get these things going. Any and all suggestions are welcome.
I need something that works great and quick to get these things going. Any and all suggestions are welcome.
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Re: signature blocks
There are some scrapbooking pens for journaling that I have used. Ask a good scrapbook store -make sure it is permanent. You also need to set it with dry heat from your iron.
I always use the freezer paper -just a strip the size where the name goes. It does a great job of stabilizing the fabric. I also use a iron on Sulky Stabilizer for my machine embroidery -it is temporary and that may work as well.
Jana
I always use the freezer paper -just a strip the size where the name goes. It does a great job of stabilizing the fabric. I also use a iron on Sulky Stabilizer for my machine embroidery -it is temporary and that may work as well.
Jana
- Marilynsgrammy
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Re: signature blocks
Jana's suggestion of freezer paper is a great one... I will never write on fabric with out it.
you can find freezer paper near the plastic wrap and foil in the grocery store...
after signing your block set it with a hot iron...
hope this works Sandy.
you can find freezer paper near the plastic wrap and foil in the grocery store...
after signing your block set it with a hot iron...
hope this works Sandy.
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- grammiequilts
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Re: signature blocks
Use pigma pens and feezer paper. write slowly, and set with an iron///has always worked for me.
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Re: signature blocks
Yes I agree with everyone's posting. I didn't use the fine tip
Pigma pen. I used the medium point. Worked so much better but you
Still have to go slow.
Pigma pen. I used the medium point. Worked so much better but you
Still have to go slow.
- purrfect-lady
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Re: signature blocks
I agree with all. You could always embroider your signature, too, but that's not so quick.
About freezer paper - in my grocery store it's not with the waxed paper and plastic wrap but near the preserving supplies, like sugar, jam jars, etc. Or, if you don't want to buy a whole box of it, ask the butcher for just a single piece. They use it to wrap meat at the special meat counter.
About freezer paper - in my grocery store it's not with the waxed paper and plastic wrap but near the preserving supplies, like sugar, jam jars, etc. Or, if you don't want to buy a whole box of it, ask the butcher for just a single piece. They use it to wrap meat at the special meat counter.
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Re: signature blocks
Thank you. I have a huge roll of freezer paper now. Will look into the medium pens and the scrapbooking pens. I appreciate all of the help.
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Re: signature blocks
Yes I had same prob when new at pen, try less pressure, the angle you hold will make a slight difference. I know sounds crazy but worked better for me..
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Re: signature blocks
Freezer paper can use your meat wrapper from butcher shop to test run.. Butcher shop might even give you small piece to try.. if ask..
What I did before buying, I was given 3yards of the paper lasted awhile.
What I did before buying, I was given 3yards of the paper lasted awhile.