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Heat-bondable Iridescent Fibres - Size 0.5 oz./8" cut

Angelina fibers can be heat bonded to produce a nonwoven fabric you can use to make cards, flowers, bowls, and much more! Heat bonding occurs when the "hot fix" Angelina fibers soften and fuse together. Place a small amount of fiber between two sheets of baking paper, tissue paper, hot fix helper or appliqué mats.. Heat iron to silk setting. With little pressure, move the iron back and forth, checking frequently on the bonding progress. Generally the "hot fix" fibers will only adhere to themselves and not to other fibers, papers or fabrics. Be careful not to leave the iron on too long as this can result in predictable colour shifts in the fiber.

More information? -Angelina Fiber is a very fine (sized as small as 7.5 denier), unique fiber. Light reflective, as well as light refractive, Angelina is incredibly luminescent, while (unlike metallic) it has an extremely soft hand, much like cashmere, but has been produced in such a way that even just a little added to a fibre mix (in amounts as small as 2%) will result in a sparkling, highlighting effect.

Angelina Fibres can be spun, woven, layered, trapped, bonded etc. Its applications in textile art, embroidery, felt making, papermaking, modelling, card and candle-making etc, are endless.

Directions

The Soft lustrous fibre will bond to itself at relatively low temperatures to produce a non-woven type of fabric. Bonding occurs when the 'hot-fix' Angelina fibres soften and fuse together. The temperature required is dependent on several variables including ironing time and applied pressure. Increasing ironing time and heat results in predictable colour shifts in the fiber. Approximate bonding temperature is around 225 degrees Fahrenheit. Since temperature gauges on irons vary widely even within most brand models, it is best to test a small amount to determine your correct bonding temperature.

• Start by testing the procedure. Simply place a small amount of fibre between two sheets or a folded over piece of applique mat or baking parchment (you can also use photocopy paper, newsprint or brown paper).
• Heat iron to silk temperature setting (irons vary so start with this setting - it may be necessary to increase the temperature, but avoid using too hot a setting to start with as this will affect the overall result). Gently, with little pressure, move the iron back and forth, checking frequently on the bonding progress. Be careful not to "fry" the Angelina fiber with too much heat or pressure and a too long ironing time.The fibres will bond quickly, so check frequently to see the progress. Generally, at low temperatures 'Hot Fix' Angelina will only bond to itself not to other fibres or paper.
• The result will be a sheet of web-like non-woven sparkling fabric that is peeled off the baking parchment. When heat bonded the sheet can then be cut to any shape. Makes excellent angel wings for 3D felt figures. Peel it off the paper and use in your projects!

Tips:

The fibres can be blended for shimmering multi-coloured effects. Quite solid, dense sheets of fabric can be produced simply by using a larger amount of fibre without spreading or thinning.

• The more fibre you use, the denser your "fabric".
• It'll also help if you turn the Angelina "sandwich" over and iron on the reverse side.
• It may be necessary to increase the iron temperature, depending on the thickness of the sheet you're making.
• Blend different colours to achieve multi-coloured effects.
• You can add embellishments in the fibres such as metallic flakes, threads, bits of paper, skeleton leaves, sequins, wire, etc. Simply place a wispy layer of Anglina fibre on the baking paper, add your embellishments, then place another layer of Angelina fibre on top. Make sure parts of the top layer connect to the bottom layer in order to allow bonding.