You can colour Lutradur, Evolon or Zeelon using transfer paints and a hot iron. Our short video demonstrates how easy it is to create vibrant colours.

This method of painting is a great technique for transferring single colours, designs or images from paper on to any of our fabrics.

•  Paint a piece of paper with transfer paint directly from the pot.
  (Use one colour per sheet, as colours can be blended at the ironing stage).
• Allow the paint to dry thoroughly and don’t worry if the paper curls, as it will unfurl when ironed.
• Place the paper, paint side down on to the Lutradur, Evolon or Zeelon.
• Press the back of the paper with a hot dry iron to transfer the paint from the paper to the fabric.
• Colours can be mixed and blended by ‘over ironing’ with different coloured sheets.

A few tips!

• Do not use a steam iron.
• Do not allow the hot iron to come into contact with the Lutradur, Evolon or Zeelon directly, as the fabric will melt.
• Keep the iron moving, or the shape of the iron will transfer to the material.

To create a Printed Design with Transfer Paints

• Paint a design on a plain piece of paper (maybe some random spots, dashes or squiggles).
• Leave to dry.
• With the painted side facing down, iron the back of the paper and transfer your design on to your fabric.
• Designs and images can be repeated and colours can be developed and overlaid using this creative technique.

This method of colouring has so many possibilities, why not give it a try?

Transfer paints are available from Colourcraft  (C&A) Ltd and Lutradur, Evolon and Zeelon can be found at our online shop.