Hi All,
I'm planning my project and have been wondering about backing, Peltex, interleaving paper. How and when should I use it?
My experience with beading so far has been beading on felt, which I thought worked really well, but I'm thinking I might try something else for my BJP. I'm so new at this I thought I would ask.
If you use ultrasuede would you use backing?
Thanks for your help!
Peggy
It's a personal decision, obviously. I like to use backing because it covers up my stitching, which tends to be rather messy looking. I find that a backing just looks neater. But if you plan to frame your works or mount them, that wouldn't matter. So it is up to you.
ReplyDeleteI like to use interleaving paper for embroidery pieces that are not jewelry, because the paper gives a good foundation, but is nice and flexible and strong. Felt seems to work well, though I haven't tried it. I bead on Lacey's Stiff Stuff when I want a solid, less flexible foundation, mainly for bead embroidery intended for jewelry. It is really easy to pass a needle through, yet keeps its solid feeling. I use ultra suede or ultra leather for backing, and I often sandwich a piece of plastic or thick cardboard to add more solidity if the piece needs it. However, for Bead Journal pieces, I haven't used any backing.
ReplyDeletewhat is interleaving paper?
ReplyDeleteI've heard about interleaving paper here at the BJP. Robin Atkins sells it on her website. I think it's like a backing to use against the fabric you're beading on.
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