This article is a continuation of the basic procedures for creating church banners. Here I will talk about how to constantly apply already prepared projects on the background of your banner without sewing. As you can recall from the previous articles, your templates were used to track and cut out your patterns from the fabrics that you ironed with fusible dressings on the back.
First, you need a flat, clean work surface, preferably one large enough to fit the size of your banner. You will need to make the surface "smooth". This means that you can place a large ironing pad or a large towel on the surface so that you can safely iron on it without damaging the surface. Council Ensure that there are no crumbs or wet spots or any other foreign objects in the area. I recommend completely storing all food and drinks from the area. There is nothing more disappointing than having a beautiful, almost finished banner, destroyed by wet space or food that leaves greasy spots!
You will also need a linear ruler or a bright wand, several straight pins, iron, transparent paper (or drawing paper) and fabric paint that goes into a squeeze bottle, such as Tulip fabric paint.
Start by placing your letters and design on the laid out background, where you think they will look better and offer a balanced composition that pleases the eye. To build words, I use a bright wand and straight pins. I measure the distance from the top of the banner to where I want bottom of the letter the first line of the word / s. I make this measure on the left and on the right and mark each strand. Now I place the stick of the yard just under these two pins, so that it lies directly on the underside of each pin, creating a straight line to place my letters. Peel the paper backing away from each letter (from iron-based dragging) and place each letter so that the bottom of the letter lies on the upper edge of the yard stick. Use your eye to touch your letters / words so that they look balanced. If you have multiple lines of words, line them equally apart using the same measurement method from the top edge of the banner on the left and right sides and marking with a straight pin, and then place a label between the marked pins to form a straight line for the next line of words.
I like to attach each letter with the tip of my heated iron to ensure that it does not accidentally move when I remove the yard and work on the next line of words. When you have a design and letters where you want them, it's time to smooth them out.
Do not iron directly on the fabric. Use a sheet of paper, preferably transparent paper. I use the remaining majority of transvestite paper, which already had a side of glue, transferred to a large banner template from a previous work. If you do not have one, I recommend making out paper sheets that you can purchase at the office or art store. These drawing sheets are large enough to work well and transparent enough so that you can see your drawings underneath when you are ironing. Carefully place the paper on top of the laid out patterns and pour them onto medium / high temperature (first check to make sure that your iron is not too hot) by moving the iron over the design letters until they merge with the background of the banner. Moving your iron also prevents traces of iron depression on your banner. It only takes a minute. Remove the paper and move it to the next area until each section is completely fused.
TIP. If the letter is ironed during ironing, a remedy appears. Allow the material to cool, then try to clear the letter. If it does not peel off easily, you can use a damp cotton swab or cloth to loosen only the letter or design that needs to be removed. Once wetted, hot melt glue is loose enough, so it should peel off easily, and you can reapply it in a fixed position. Try not to weaken too much, or you can leave a water sign in the background of the banner.
Once you have everything ironed, you can make them permanent. I like to use Tulip Gold Glitter fabric dye. I gently squeeze and drag the tip along the edges of all the letters and patterns to create a smooth, smooth, small bead line that touches the edge of the letter and design form and the compositions on the background of the banner. This creates a permanent grip without sewing! First you will want to practice to understand how to squeeze and drag the tip along the edges. Sometimes the paint will have a bubble or a burp of air that you cannot foresee. The type of paint Glitter is more forgiving than other colors, because it has a clear base. When belching occurs, you can gently erase the excess. Therefore, for beginners use brilliance Fabric paint. With experience, you can better control the line of bead paint and "burp." When you become an expert, try using Tulip Slick colored inks for a different effect. Practice first.
For large banners with large letters, you can still leave without having to sew. In this case, you can use fabric glue, for example, Aleene fabric glue and a suitable narrow finish for each letter. It is best to use a narrow trim that has the ability to curvilinearly, for example, a woven finish or a single sequin trim line. First outline one letter at a time with a thin line of glue. Then gently attach gently to the glue so that the finish covers the edge of the letter and overlay to touch the background of the banner. When you reach an acute angle, hold the trimmer firmly and create an angle. For some slats, you may want to squeeze sharp corners with a tiny touch of hot glue. Then continue fabric glue. If you are using hot glue, be sure to remove all the “lines” of the glue, because the “strings” can later be ironed on your banner and destroy it.
You have the basics of creating banners for churches. You have read how to find inspiration for your projects; how to translate your ideas into templates and how to transfer them to the fabric. You also read how to make your banner background. Now you know how to use these letters and pictures on your background for a long time. In future articles I will talk about more complex methods. In the next article we will discuss ideas on how to decorate your banner with glitter and wealth.
