Wednesday, 11 September 2013

In The Frame!

I've been experimenting a bit with different materials for my upcoming Framed Purses workshop.

I'm quite pleased with the Sew-in Vilene/cotton combo ....

Framed Purses class sample

... and the wadding/deco weight combo.

Framed Purses class sample

There are a few more variations I want to try, but need to order more supplies!!

But one question I want to ask:

Acetone (nail polish) is great for removing excess glue from silver metal frames, but stains the gun-metal finished ones!  Anyone know of an alternative substance I could try, that won't leave a mark?

Framed Purses Saturday Workshop:
21st September, 10am - 4pm (places available)

16 comments:

  1. Gorgeous pursee, what glue are you using? I've always been able to remove glue (once dry) with just my fingernail...

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  2. Ooh I so wanted to do this class, but I'm away camping with the cubs...yay! Really pretty purses :)

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  3. I have used fingernails too. You could try taping the frame with masking tape beforehand - it is what Lisa at U-handbags recommends though I haven't tried it myself.

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  4. Lovely purses Judith, I was totally useless at making these.

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  5. These look lovely - I am so excited about this class. I have wanted to learn to do this forever! I know that Lakeland sell a product called sticky stuff remover which is reputed to be very good, but unfortunately I don't know if it works. Furniture polish works on some adhesives too but maybe more the kind of sticky label residue type. Not v helpful am I?

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  6. ooo! I really like the idea of a home dec weight purse. That would be wonderful!

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  7. Yup, I'm a thumb nail scratching away at it person too. Sorry, no help at all.

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  8. I use my nails on the glue, it should just peel off...

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  9. I didn't know nail varnish remover stained the gun metal frames but I've only used nail varnish remove to wipe off the odd bit of glue from fabric. I'm a nail scratcher with frame glue normally.

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  10. Love these purses.If there are still places, I would love to join in.

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  11. I am a nail picker, way to scared to add fuel to the mess! A quick scrape and polish always works. Your samples are lovely xxx

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  12. Lovely purses Judith. I am definitely a nail picker but white spirit works a treat too. Di x

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  13. I use the contact glue that you put on both sides. It comes off real easy, but sticks to itself with a strong bond. Think it's by evo

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  14. Those purses are just gorgeous and so cute Judith. Have a great weekend Marie x

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