Lutradur Luminescent Baubles by Anita O’Neill
We are delighted to share Anita O’Neill’s step-by-step instructions to make these attractive baubles. Anita is a established Mixed Media Textile Artist and Tutor. Apart from hosting workshops herself, Anita also invites other artists to teach at her studio, Eau Brink Studio in Norfolk. Please note – Anita is running this workshop at the Creative Craft Show in Exeter from 25th – 27th September. She is also at the NEC at the end of October. Project Sheet: Luminescent Baubles with Lutradur Bring a touch of handmade magic to your festive decorations with this Luminescent Bauble project. Using Lutradur as the star […]
Sylvia Stead: Exhibition – A Lifetime of Stitch
One of our long standing customers, Sylvia Stead, is holding an exhibition this autumn at the Willow Gallery in Oswestry.Sylvia is an accomplished Mixed Media Textile Artist and, among the works on display, are pieces incorporating Lutradur. If you would like to meet Sylvia, she will be at the Gallery on Saturday 20th September from 11.00a.m until 3.00p.m.The exhibition runs from Saturday 6th September until Saturday 25th October. Full details below –
Lutradur Kite – a Gift to Make for Father’s Day
Father’s Day is just around the corner and this is one gift every family member can help to make, no matter what their age or ability. With elements of measuring, design and painting, everyone can help with the construction – not to mention mastering the best flying technique! We used Lutradur 70gsm to make our kites, because it is very strong, yet still lightweight. It doesn’t rip, fray or need hemming, which makes it ideal for projects such as this. Here’s what you will need – Here’s how – 1. First lay the Lutradur 70gsm flat on the floor […]
Lutradur Tulips for Easter
There’s nothing like a few flowers for heralding the start of Spring. These tulips would add a splash of colour to any room and should last a very long time! We made the petals from Lutradur 30gsm (the lightest weight we supply) and coloured them using Orange, Lemon, Wine Red and Vivid Violet transfer paints. The leaves were cut from Lutradur 70gsm (a medium weight Lutradur). We then coloured them using Lime Green and Emerald Green transfer paints. (However, we could have used a double thickness of Lutradur 30gsm to achieve a similar result). Please do not hesitate to […]
Lutradur & Zeelon Halloween Skull Lantern
Here’s another idea for a Halloween lantern – skulls with illuminated eyes! The finished effect is quite dramatic – sadly, our photographs don’t do it justice! To begin, we downloaded an image of a skull from the internet to use as a template. To create a darker effect, each skull was cut from a double layer of Lutradur 70gsm Black, fixed together using Bondaweb. The skulls were then secured to a piece of Lutradur 130gsm, wide enough to wrap around a clear plastic bottle. We used a hot iron to colour a piece of Zeelon Medium with Lime Green […]
Lutradur & Zeelon Halloween Lantern
Well, it’s that time of year again, when witches and ghosts make their annual appearance! This year we’re marking the event with an easy to make lantern to create an eerie atmosphere . . . We used a combination of Lutradur and Zeelon to make our lantern. As both fabrics are semi-transparent, they are an ideal choice for all sorts of imaginative projects involving light. We began with an A4 piece of Lutradur 130gsm for the main structure. (130gsm is rigid enough to support itself, yet still has the flexibility to be rolled into a cylindrical shape). The images […]
Lutradur artwork at the RBSA Summer Show!
We are delighted to announce that two beautiful works of art, created by Lesley Brankin, have been selected for display at the Royal Birmingham Society of Art’s 2024 Summer Show. They can be viewed from Thursday 13th until Friday 21st June at the RSBA Gallery, 4 Brook Street, Birmingham B3 1SA. Lesley Brankin is a multi-award winning textile and mixed media artist who loves to experiment with new ideas and share her enthusiam with others. It therefore gives us great pleasure to hear of her recent success and to know she utilitised Lutradur in creating these pieces. Both images, […]
An Easter Hat made from Lutradur XL and Evolon
A couple of years ago, our local nursery ran an ‘Easter Bonnet’ competition, so we decided to make a simple top hat for our little chap’s entry. We chose Lutradur XL as the base for our hat, as it is strong enough to support itself, without any stiffening. After measuring our model’s head (52cms in circumference) we cut a rectangular piece 18cms high x 59cms wide. The extra length provided a good overlap as well as extra support. We then cut an oval ring shape for the brim, also out of Lutradur XL. Using transfer paint, we lightly coloured […]
Lutradur Leaves, Flowers, Brooch & Bowl !
These photographs have been sent in to us by Elizabeth and Lynn from Kidderminster, who attended a ‘Fun with Lutradur’ session at their local Craft Club. The Group used Lutradur 70gsm and 100gsm to make a selection of leaves and flowers. (The leaves were made from Lutradur 70gsm and the flowers from 100gsm) First, they prepared the Lutradur with colour (Inktense pencils and paints), before stencilling their chosen design on to the fabric. They then used free machine embroidery to define the outline of their images and also to create veins and texture. (As Lutradur is a strong fabric […]
Lutradur Butterflies
We made these colourful butterflies by following an origami pattern and using Lutradur 30gsm, a few pipe cleaners and some black paperclips! Although Lutradur is very strong, it has a lovely translucent quality, making it ideal for projects that require a delicate finish. For these butterflies, we used 30gsm, which is the lightest Lutradur we stock and supply. We used transfer paints to colour the Lutradur and, of course, all sorts of additional decoration could be applied, such as free-style machine stitching, sequins, etc. If you would like to know more about this, or any of our other projects, […]
Lutradur as a Teaching Aid
An experienced Reflexologist has recently told us she has found Lutradur to be an invaluable tool for creating teaching aids to help her students. She was able to make several templates of feet, cut them up and colour code the sections with acrylic paints. This enabled her to identify the various areas, pressure points, muscles, etc. to her pupils. She chose Lutradur 100gsm, which is one of the heavier, denser weights of Lutradur and although quite flexible to handle, it is stiff enough to keep its shape and remain flat. The durable nature of Lutradur also means she has […]
Lutradur – Bee Inspired!
Just look at these lovely photos sent into us by Jo Stevens, a local lady with a passion for crafting. Although this was Jo’s first time working with Lutradur, she was able to create these gorgeous bees, using thin self-adhesive felt for the body and incorporating Lutradur (which is semi-transparent) for the wings. The main photograph shows one of the larger bees forming part of a display at the Village Hall, in celebration of the coronation of King Charles III. So eye-catching!