HOW TO USE FANTASY FILM

I have been asked numerous times how to use the Fantasy Film & Fiber that I sell in my eBay store!  These are a few tips I've learned along the way on how to use Fantasy Film for wing making.  For tutorials on how to make fairy wings with the Fantasy Film, either check with your clay groups that you are in to see if they have any or just Google Fantasy Film wing tutorials....you will get a HUGE selection to check out as time allows!  I have tried several of these tutes from both areas, but they are just too numerous to list here!  I would rather you Googled them so that you can take your time and try out all that interest you as you have the time.

Although there are also similar instructions on each package of Film and Fiber, some of the instructions are important for the quality of your end product.  I have used all of these suggestions in some of my art, such as the dragonflies that I've had listed previously in my store (which currently are no longer available until I have a chance to make some more).  Please pay attention to the final instruction!!!


INSTRUCTIONS FOR CREATING FLAT SHEETS of Film, Fiber or both: Set Teflon coated iron to medium or polyester setting not absolutely necessary if you use a piece of Teflon-coated protector along with the parchment paper....I used a piece of old Teflon-coated ironing board cover that I'd saved, which works just as well). Place three to four layers of film or a small amount of fibers (or both) on parchment paper. Lay another piece of parchment or non-stick pressing cloth on top. Press with iron firmly for 3-4 seconds (package recommends up to 10 seconds, but I've found that this is too long....especially for the Fiber!  It doesn't take long to melt the stuff...which also changes the color (sad, but true!). Lift parchment to reveal a totally unique sheet of fabric! The more layers of film /fiber you melt together, the stronger the fabric sheet. You can die cut it, use a hand punch or scissors (or you can stamp it, too, as I did with my dragonfly (see picture at top left); then cut the design out and cover it with glitter as I did). Soon you will be able to predict the outcome of the bonding procedure, allowing you to create colors and textures you never dreamed of before.

3-DIMENSIONAL BONDING: Try using a heat tool or a candle flame. Crunch film into a shape, like a heart, or make a fiber sheet as above, hold with tweezers and bring sheet close to heat source until it has melted into the desired shape (and trust me!! Be careful not to over heat (because it doesn't take long to get results....trust me!!).

CREATE TEXTURE: Create interesting patterns by firmly heat pressing three film layers or a small amount of fibers onto an un-inked (or even inked will work too) art rubberstamp or another textured surface such as lace with parchment paper between film and iron.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Too much heat/dwell time/pressure will cause film/fiber to become more coppery, or a loss of color may occur and film may bubble or melt away (or all of the above and you end up with an ugly mess!). Colors change with heat (and it doesn't take much either....as I have found out!). Fantasy Film and Fiber fuses to itself and to each other only. If you use any other film, like the new Angelic or just even shrink wrap used to cover baskets....I can't guarantee the same results!!  These directions are for FANTASY FILM and FANTASY FIBER ONLY since I haven't tried the others!!  Use with Art Glitter glitters and Designer Dries Clear Adhesive for endless possibilities (all of which I have in my ebay store)!

Have fun!!

A similar version of the Guide in on the Reviews and Guides area of eBay http://search.reviews.ebay.com/members/annimae182

Anni