This new wide path printer will allow me to print images
13 x 19 inches
I am interested in printing onto fabric
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Epson WorkForce 1100
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My interest in this printer is the DuraBrite Inks
They are water resistant and fade resistant.
Which means, I can print directly on my own fabric.
I no longer need the commercial treated fabric sheets.
I can cut fabric to the size I need, and am not limited to the 8x11 fabric sheets.
This means freedom to print and create on fabric.
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time to unpack it, set it up,
and let her stretch her legs...
I ironed 13 x 19 white fabric onto freezer paper
and made my first print:
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This is our dog, Gunnr, printed on Fabric
He has a face that is just perfect for portrait work
I am making a 12 x 12 inch portrait
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Neocolor II Water Soluble Crayons
are perfect for this technique.
I start with the lighter colors, then work my way to the darkest.
This is like coloring in a child's coloring book.
After all of the coloring is done, I use a brush to apply water to the fabric.
This brings out the vibrant pigments in the Neocolor II Crayons.
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A hair dryer speeds up the drying process, and also helps inhibit too much color blending.
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Gunnr 12 x 12 Portrait
This is now ready to be basted with batting and backing fabric.
Can't wait to get this under the needle...
I couldn't resist printing out a couple more images with the new printer:
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Baby Goat
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Suzy
The fabric sheets feed easily through this new printer.
I think it is a keeper.
CLICK HERE: to see My Quilts
To print your image like a coloring page:
Import the image into Photo shop.
Using your filters: double click photocopy.
This will remove all of the color.
You now have a coloring page image to print out on fabric.
CLICK HERE to view Photoshop Elements Tutorial
May Your Bobbin Always Be Full,
LuAnn