Moulding, Impressing, Texture Xpandaprint
Xpandaprint is an interesting painting and printing medium, which is heat extended, to produce a raised 3-dimensional surface, giving exciting sculptural effects. After expansion, it can be coloured in many ways, especially using everyday materials - no special equipment needed. The finished effect depends upon how the medium is applied. Stipple, stencil, paint, print etc. to achieve a range of exciting surfaces in line, pattern, texture or motif.
It comes in 55ml pots, white or black. Also available is a 'Know-How' guide containing full instuctions for use, and ideas for creative developments. We now have full supplies of black and white.
sample55ml Jar: $10.00 ($9.09)
55ml jar with 'Know-How' Guide: $12.00 ($10.91
Hot Sheets Kit
A great way to create 3-dimensional pieces to add to your textile work. Contains four Hot Sheets, foil and insructions.
pack and picHot Sheets Kit: $7.50 ($6.82)Cut-n-Dry
Wonderful for use by Moon Glow sprays.
pack and picHot Sheets Kit: $7.50 ($6.82)Form-a-Foam (Softsculpt)
is a thermoplastic foam offering very many exciting posssibilities to the designer/maker, for creating both 3D forms and low relief effects. It is available in 2 thicknesses, in both black and white. The 3mm is suitable for finer work, such as low relief patches/discs etc, and delicate 3D forms while the 6mm is suitable for heavier 3D structures, such as masks, frames, amd stitched patches/plaques with deeper relief. Its main property is its moudability after heating. It is soft and easy to cut into shapes and easy to stitch into by machine and hand before or after moulding.
Available in single sheets, 25cm x 25cm, 6mm or 3mm thick, or as an 'Intropack' - four smaller (25cm x 12.5cm) sheets with full instructions for use, and ideas for creative developments.
sampleIntro Pack: $11.00 ($10.00)
Single sheet 25cm x25cm x 3mm: $2.50 ($2.27)
Single sheet 25cm x25cm x 6mm: $4.50 ($4.09)Le Scrunch
A kit for creating your own fabulous textured fabric.
details and examplesPack: $15.00 ($13.64)Texture Magic
Steam-activated shrinking fabric. Simple sew Texture Magic to the back of your fabric, apply steam, and the fabric magically shrinks approximately 30%, creating a beautiful textured effect. Size: 1.2 metres x 46 cm. Detailed instructions included.
detailsPack: $21.95 ($19.95)Ezy Carve
These are rubber printing blocks which can be carved easily and used on both sides. Use acrylic paint, lino tolls and rubber rollers for the best results when working on fabric.
pictureSingle block: $3.50 ($3.18)
Art Moulds
Can be used with 'Model Magic', polymer clays, melted embossing powders, beeswax, soap mix - in fact anything that can be kneaded or poured. They have a built in release agent that will allow quick and easy removal of your pieces.
Many individual moulds, so I have displayed the patterns over seven pages to save lots of scrolling.
new moulds
moulds 1
moulds 2
moulds 3
face moulds
funky alphabet moulds
pacifica SeriesSmall Mould: $10.00 ($9.09)
Medium Mould: $10.50 ($9.55)
Large Mould: $12.00 ($10.91)
X Large Mould: $14.50 ($13.18)
XX Large Mould: $16.50 ($15.00)
XXX Large Mould: $18.50 ($16.82)
Pacifica Series: $16.50 ($15.00)Rubbing Plates
An accessory to be used with Shiva Stiks. Rubbing Plates are sets of textured plates that can be used to transfer designs to your fabric. Now seven theme sets to choose from, each set contains six different plates.
sets with patternsEach set: $19.90 ($18.09)
Fleur de Lys stencil
One design only. Fits in nicely with our 'Illuminations' themes.
pictureSingle stencil: $5.50 ($5.00)
Delight
Air dry modelling compound, ready to use from the package. White, soft, lightweight and clean to use. Dries to a firm consistancy 1-3 days after shaping or molding. May be coloured with any kind of paint. Water based paints may be worked into it while soft. Dries to maximum hardness in 1-2 weeks.
Pack dimensions approx: 7.5cm x 12cm x 2.3cm
picture90g pack: $13.90 ($12.64)Efaplast Modelling Clay
Model Magic replacement. A very light and easily manipulated modelling compound. Ready to use from the pack. no mixing or bending needed. Can be shaped or rolled as well as pushed into molds. Air dried - no baking required. Can easily be painted or varnished. The volume of material in each ½ kg pack is approximately 20cm x 9.5cm x 1.5cm½ kg pack: $7.90 ($7.18)Friendly Plastic
Non toxic and heat moldable. This is an exciting medium when combined with fabric and stitch.
On heating it can be formed into any shape or design. Heat with a heat gun, oven or even hot water in a pan. Can be used to easily make stunning beads.
The plastic has metallic sheen surfaces on black and other backing colours. Comes in 3.8cm wide strips, by 17.80cm (7") long. Many colour themes.
colours
Per strip: $2.80 ($2.55)
Friendly Plastic Theme kit
A kit containing five strips of Friendly Plastic, eight different colour themes to choose from. Comes with 'how to use' instructions and ideas.
colour themesKit price: $15.00 ($13.64)
Frescoe Flakes
Matte flakes which simulate paint peelings. Great for creating distressed ageing surfaces. Use straight from the jar - sprinkle onto any clear glue or fusible webbing or trap under a sheer fabric. Can also be applied to wet paint, or even painted on the top. (Jacquard textile paints are fabulous for this.)
detailsJar: $5.50 ($5.00)Gold Mica Flakes
From Golden Products - gold mica flakes suspended in a gel medium which dries transparent leaving the flakes standing alone. Can be stitched once dry. We will not be restocking when current stocks have gone. Flakes come in two sizeslargeor small.
pictures119ml jar: $30.00 ($27.27)Paper Perfect
Paint that creates the look of hand made paper. Ideal for scrapbooks, paper crafts and home décor accessories. Full instuctions on the jar. 236ml per jar.
picture236ml jar: $13.90 ($12.64)Shrink It
The fun frosty plastic which shrinks once heat is applied. Great for:
Jewellery, tiny books, buttons, tassel tops, pieces in your textile art work.
Now available in 'clear' 'black' and 'white'.Intropack of three sheets: $6.60 ($6.00)Paper Crimper
Not just for paper, but wonderful for crimping metal shims - picturePaper / Shim crimper: $44.00 ($40.00)