Ink jet fabric printing

[crazyjim]

The subject of printing on fabric came up in John Teresi's latest WIP of the Blue Wonder and I was wondering if anyone has used the products available from Avery labels.

Is this stuff stiff or is just fabric and could make rounded forms (seats) easy?

[sjordan2]

Mine is pretty much like a typical cotton shirt. I just took a look at a piece I printed plaid on 5-6 years ago, and it appears to have yellowed slightly over time. A spray of artist's fixative might help.

Here's one thing I don't know about it: Since I only used it on seat cushions that were separate from the seat shells, and wrapped the fabric to the back side, then glued it there, does glue leach through the fabric and become visible? I have since learned that the preferred adhesive is Aleene's Tacky Glue. All of which is worth a spoon test. Double stick tape might be viable.

I have not tried it on pleated seats where there would need to be burnishing or scoring in the seams.

Edited December 4, 2013 by sjordan2

[Danno]

Interesting stuff. Didn't even know it existed.

Worth investigating, for certain!

[sjordan2]

This is what my 6-year-old printout looks like today, though the scan makes it look yellower than it really is. The splotchy blue line is part of an experiment using T-shirt paint to replicate piping. Works well -- just mask the area that abuts the pattern for the proper line, then cut off the outer excess. This also helps reduce fraying around the edges, which can be a problem.

Edited December 4, 2013 by sjordan2

[Danno]

Cool.