Has anyone used a Velvet or Velva Board for pressing velvet?

[eleny]

There are two products for this at the bottom of this web page --> http://www.wardrobesupplies.com/store/m2_sleeveboards.html

I saw a Martha segment where she used the more expensive one to press something like Wonder Under to the back side of a piece of velvet.

I've read that you can put two pieces of velvet right sides together and press the wrong side of one piece and still retain the quality of the velvet. So I'm wondering a couple of things. Can I get away with buying a special pressing aid? And if not, is there a major difference between the Velvet Board and less expensive Velva-Board?

[la la]

1. If I remember correctly---

which is ALWAYS SERIESLY questionable!!!1!! back in the day, I was taught to steam velvet atop of a towel--right side down, of course--that was when I was a youngster, getting my degree in Home Ec! I haven't pressed velvet for years, but that's how I did it back then, as well.

There were little needle-nap boards we were able to buy, as well- but they were costly.

good luck

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[eleny]

2. Thanks!

Those little needle boards are the velvet boards. I think the fine needles are some sort of synthetic needles.

I also read somewhere that you can put velvet right sides together and then press one on the wrong side. I'm going to go into Hancock's and see if they have the boards when I get up that way. Their flyer came in the mail with a 50% off any notion and 40% off any fabric. That should get me everything I need for my project. :D

:hi:

[la la]

3. okay- I'm just a little

behind the times with the new-fangled 'words/terms'! :)

You're lucky to have a Hancocks---this summer, ours closed here and the closest one is probably 50 miles away-- so ca. My hubby was there every day, buying up shelving, and such when they closed. He's a bit of a storage-freak so our garage is full of the huge yarn bins, plus!1!!! ( and they're full of *his* stuff!)

sorry--I'm going off topic a little--good luck and have fun with the shopping at Hancocks.

edited fer spelin!

[eleny]

5. He got some cool stuff!

When Hancock's was closing stores I called mine to find out the scoop. Luckily they were spared. Have you ever tried fabric.com? Lots of sales and good customer service.

[Longhorn]

4. Whatcha makin'?

:hi:

[eleny]

6. Hiya!!!

I saw Martha make patterns on velvet with rubber stamps. And I thought I could go to town making a bunch of bookmarks. I have all sorts of stamps, so could be fun.

Here's the link to the picture and instructions.
http://www.marthastewart.com/portal/site/mslo/menuitem.0e0eb51a2e6b5ad593598e10d373a0a0/?vgnextoid=9fc3419b55373110VgnVCM1000003d370a0aRCRD&autonomy_kw=velvet%20leaves&rsc=header_1

[Longhorn]

7. Sounds like fun!

I can't wait to see how they turn out! :yourock:

[eleny]

11. Yes it does

And it's a small project. I like those. :)

[MagickMuffin]

8. If you are wanting to emboss Velvet with Rubber Stamps

Then here is a very talented artist Mary O'Neil (she has a quirky personality) who shows how she embosses Velvet. I've seen her do this several times on the Carol Duvall Show. You don't need to buy any fancy or expensive equipment. The right kind of velvet (acetate rayon) is the key to success, an iron, spray bottle, rubber stamps, and other notions, depending on what you're making.

The link below is to a throw she made using the embossed velvet stamped technique. She also designs rubber stamps that she sells.

Acetate-rayon velvet is absolutely the best. Rayon and silk work beautifully but the embossing on them is a lot more subtle and may even disappear over time. Never use nylon. It burns and can come out later. A little trial and error will make you an expert. The biggest tip of all-I am not a perfectionist by any means; however, after buying expensive velvet and taking the time to emboss it, I want my finished sewn projects to be nice. I have basted and pinned--and the fabric still slips and slides. Finally I have the solution: Use Tacky Tape listed in the materials list. Heck fire ladies, it will hold a toupee on!


http://www.hotpotatoes.com/projects/project.asp?id=12

Let us know how your project turns out, and if I helped give you any ideas.:hi:

[eleny]

9. I remember seeing her demo on Carol's program

The technique that Martha demonstrated was for an ornament that needs some strength. Thus the fusible web backing. Getting the backing ironed on is why there's a need to protect the nap from flattening out completely on the good side.

For my bookmarks, I want to serge on a coordinating back fabric. So I might not need the fusible web. I could just go to town with ironing the velvet like Mary does. And then serging it together with my coordinating fabric. Unless I want a stiffer bookmark.

I'm definitely going to opt for the acetate-rayon velvet. I didn't remember about how that holds the design best. I'm so glad I posted my question. That factoid completely slipped out of memory. Thanks!

[MagickMuffin]

10. Glad I could jog your memory ;=D

Here's another one of Mary's designs from Carol's show. I actually believe I saw this episode, however, that was some time back, so I can't remember everything she did.

On this program Mary uses fusible webbing. Check it out, it might give you some ideas on how to use the fusible webbing for your bookmarks.


http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/shows_cds/article/0,2045,DIY_15079_2502174,00.html

Be sure to post some pics, would love to see how they turned out.

Good Luck, eleny

[eleny]

12. That's a nice idea

A bowl in the middle of the dining room table can look lonely sometimes. A table topper like this adds some more interest.

I'll post pics when I get into it. The Hancock coupons are good at various times in January.

Thanks for the links to Mary's projects, MM. It's been fun!

[MagickMuffin]

13. You're most welcome

I've wanted to try some of the embossed velvet projects. However, at the present time I don't own any rubber stamps. I might have to break down and buy me a couple. I still have a little bit of money from a gift card I got last Xmas. I usually spend my money for jewelry notions.

Mary is an expert when it comes to embossing. It's always nice when someone else finds out all the kinks/flaws/mistakes, and is willing to impart that info to the rest of us.

Have fun with your project, and I can't wait to see how everything works out.:hi:

[troubleinwinter]

14. In all three projects where iron-on interfacing is attached to velvet

(2 by Martha and 1 by Mary), they say to just iron it on with the velvet face-down on the ironing board. Neither of them mention a velvet needle board. If it were me though, I think the terry-towel idea or face-to face velvet sounds smart to try.

Years ago, I made a couple of embossed throw pillows for my daughter's sofa. I thought with the heavy use that a sofa gets, the embossing wouldn't last very long... that the fibers would eventually return to their original position. They were perfectly fine for several years (til she changed decor).

[eleny]

15. The Martha segment on tv showed her using a Velvet Board

It surprised me that her online instructions didn't include it. The tv segment stressed its importance because it preserves the nap of the velvet. I hope I can find one locally to get a good look at it.

Maybe the velvet you used was the rayon acetate. It's supposed to be the best for holding embossing. It's not the easiest to find even online. But I have found a number of sources from craft bloggers. One source even let's a 1/2 yard order. Nice since it's pricey.

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