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Please read
all instructions before
opening bag
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Do not expose fabric to direct
sunlight until ready to print!
Practice
on a small sample piece of
fabric first to get used to the
process.
Fabric will be yellow-green when
unexposed. The final blue color
will not be visible
until the fabric has been
printed, rinsed and dried.
Design
blueprints using almost
anything, leaves, lace, toys,
confetti...
Use
within 6 months for best
printing results (bright blues
and good contrast).
Store
extra fabric in black
plastic bag in a cool, dry
place.
Important
Care Instructions
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Blueprints are photographs – not
dyes.
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The image is permanent, but the
blue color will change to yellow
if washed with phosphates, soda,
borax or bleach.
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To preserve the original blue
color – hand wash using only a
small amount
of NON-PHOSPHATE liquid soap.
Rinse thoroughly and dry flat.
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Dry cleaning is NOT recommended.
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Blueprints can be ironed using a
dry iron. The blue will change
slightly while warm
and return to the original color
when cool.
Blueprinting
Instructions
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1. |
Prepare
design
indoors
out
of
direct
sunlight.
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2. |
Pin
fabric
to
cardboard
or
foam
pinning
board.
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3. |
Arrange
design
objects
on
fabric.
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4. |
Pin
design
objects
in
place
or
cover
with
a
piece
of
safety
glass
(non
UV
blocking).
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5. |
Take
prepared
fabric
outside
and
place
directly
facing
the
sun.
Weight
the
board
if
it
is
breezy.
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6. |
Exposure
time
is
approximately
• 10
minutes
on a
warm,
sunny
day
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15-30
minutes
on
cooler
days |
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7. |
Remove
from
direct
sunlight
and
then
remove
design
objects.
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8. |
Rinse
fabric
thoroughly
in
plain
water
until
water
runs
clear.
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9. |
Lay
flat,
out
of
direct
sunlight,
until
dry.
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10. |
Have
Fun! |
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Conforms
to
ASTM-D4236
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Trouble Shooting
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Blurry prints:
This is a contact
printing process.
Transparencies and
negatives must be
firmly in contact
with the fabric. Pin
carefully, or use a
piece of heavy glass
to press design
elements to fabric.
Board must be
perpendicular to the
sun for even
exposure. Printing
in cloudy weather
does not provide
distinct shadows
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Water spots:
Caused by wet hands
or wet leaves
dripping on the
fabric or paper
before or during the
process.
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Streaks:
Brown
on back of print,
dark line on front.
Fabric or paper not
well rinsed. Rinse
again immediately.
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Dark blue prints:
Black areas of
transparencies not
dense enough, too
little toner or ink.
Too long in the sun,
reduce exposure
time. Not well
rinsed, and print
continues to expose.
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Very pale blue:
Hazy, cloudy
weather, very cold,
pale winter sun, too
little exposure.
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Surprise prints:
Remove ravels, pins
and extra items from
board before
printing.
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No print:
The glass or plastic
cover piece has UV
blocking.
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