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3. Apply 3 thin coats of Gel Topcoat using a cloth, natural bristle brush, foam brush, staining pad, or pad applicator. The larger the surface the larger the applicator needed. Additional coats will not improve durability. How many coats does general finishes have? No more than 3 coats is recommended. More coats will not improve […]

Sanding isn’t necessary for the paint to adhere, but it does result in a smoother finished product. Be careful with the finish until it has fully cured. The time for GF milk paints to cure completely is typically between 14-21 days. Do you have to sand before using General Finishes gel stain? Sanding is critical […]

In contrast, when stain is left to sit on the wood, the solvents that make the stain a liquid will eventually evaporate. However, the pigments remain behind, creating a sticky mess on the top of the wood. What is this? That sticky pigment mess will never dry, no matter how long you wait. What do […]

Brush a coat of high gloss polyurethane gloss onto the painted surface using a foam brush if you want even more of a shine. Polyurethane is basically a clear sealant that provides extra gloss to the surface. How do you make a high gloss finish on wood? Mix half as much mineral spirits as gloss […]

General Finishes Their water-based stains take between 3 and 4 hours to dry in ideal conditions. You want to use General Finish on a 70 degree F day with 70% humidity. Lower temperatures or higher humidity levels will prolong this time frame. However, you can use a fan or heat source to speed up the […]

21 days. Treat gently until the paint or topcoat have fully cured. Allow 21 days for a water-based finish to cure and 30 days for an oil-based finish to cure before cleaning. Remove dust with a water-dampened cloth. Dust can build up over time and may scratch or dull finishes if not removed regularly. How […]

Vertical prints or stripes So any vertical stripes, seams, or prints help the eye to move from top-to-bottom of the outfit, as opposed to horizontally. This helps with appearing thinner and taller. My favorite option to do this is a wide-leg pant with vertical stripes. How Can a short person look thinner? How to look […]

An hourglass also has the option to wear any length blazer. You can wear a cropped blazer that falls above the hips or a long line blazer. The best blazer will have a proper fit and a structured body giving definition to the waist. What hourglass bodies should not wear? ‍Avoid boxy and straight skirt […]

What size needle do you use to stitch wool applique? For many years we have successfully used a size 22 or 24 Chenille needles. The eye is big enough to thread the Valdani or Eleganza size 8 perle cotton, the shaft is not too big, and the point of the needle is sharp. What needle […]

Wool: I nearly always hand- or machine-wash wool on the gentle setting, using cool water so the fibers don’t felt. Wool should always be line dried, then pressed with lots of steam to shrink up the fabric a bit before cutting. How do you pretreat wool? To pre-wash your wool, fill a basin with luke-warm […]

A French seam is best for sheer, lightweight, or delicate fabrics that are prone to fraying and unraveling as the finish fully encapsulates the raw edge. Do French seams fray? A French seam is created by encasing the seam within the seam allowance. There are no visible raw edges to fray. The advantage of these […]

Wools can be very bulky, which can be challenging. Make sure you make use of very good quality threads and the right sewing machine needle to match the weight of your wool. Tip: If you’re finding your thread breaks easily, or you’re having tension issues, you might like to try a silk thread. Is wool […]

Wool itself is an impressive, natural material that has great properties from the ground up. Through the boiling process, these properties are further strengthened. The result is a thick, soft, and durable fabric, which is ideal for use in our high-quality products. What is special about boiled wool? Boiled wool is warm, durable, and resistant […]

What are some fabrics that have really good drape? Silk, chiffon, rayon, and satin fabrics are some of the best fabrics that drape nicely. Cotton and linen have medium to little drape. Heavy and sturdy fabrics like wool, denim, or corduroy have almost none. Which fabric is best for draping? Common Fabrics & Their Drape […]

1 : to decorate or cover with or as if with folds of cloth. 2 : to arrange or hang in flowing lines The veil draped over her head. drape. noun. plural drapes. What was a drape? The definition of a drape is a cloth that hangs loosely or in folds. An example of a […]

Drape is the term used to describe the way a fabric hangs on the body, under its own weight. Different fabrics drape differently due to properties of different fibers as well as the fabric’s weave, weight and finishing treatment. What is the fabric drape? Fabric drape is the term used to describe the way a […]

High drape vs low drape A fabric with high drape will be flowy, meaning that is hangs in small creases and clings. Silk, satin and chiffon usually have high drape. On the other hand, a fabric with low drape is stiff and hangs wider and holds its shape more. Denim, corduroy and upholstery fabric have […]

In both warm washes (machine and hand) the wool experienced 10 – 15% shrinkage in length. There was little to no shrinkage in width. The cold wash showed slightly less shrinkage (5 -10%). The shrinkage did not cause any noticable difference in texture or drape of the fabric. Can you wash boiled wool? Boiled wool […]

Remove the lint from the surface with garment brush or lint brush. It is best not to use a lint roller or tape as they can deposit adhesive on the surface, making lint more difficult to remove in the future. Spray the surface with the anti-static spray and allow it to dry. Reapply as needed […]

Rub a lint roller over the jacket when the wool brush alone will not remove the hair. Use a fresh piece of sticky paper, and run the lint roller downward, with the grain of the wool. How do you get hair off a wool coat? If you have woolen clothes that are covered with fur, […]