Hi, I'm not sure if I'm right but I think you are referring to wax hollandais fabric, based on Indonesian batik dye resist technique, with vivid colours and lively printed designs? What are you hoping to use the fused plastic for in combination with the fabric? I'm guessing you are hoping to use the plastic over the fabric to protect it? Is this to cover the seats? Fab idea, I reckon it would look great. I'm not entirely sure that plastic fused over the fabric will give the result you require but I did an experiment with some printed cotton and clear plastic bags and it seems to have bonded well. I used one or two layers on top and underneath and the print was still clear. I would recommend you do some similar experimenting on small off cuts of your fabric as you don't want to ruin it. Experiment with how many layers of plastic and the temperature of the iron until you work out the best outcome for your ideas. Alternatively you could make removable covers with your wax hollandais fabric that could then be easily washed. Good luck with your project, I'd be interested in hearing how it goes. Cheers, Gail Power

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Hi Mariella, I hadn't tried foil before so I've just conducted a quick experiment. It does work, though as it conducts heat it fused the plastic more quickly. I would suggest you use some small test pieces to work out the best temperature to set your iron. I usually cut off the bag handles & use them as my test pieces. The downside of the foil is that you can't see your plastic as you are working, the greaseproof paper is slightly see through which means you can see the plastic shrinking in as it fuses. This slight transparency is also helpful if you are applying designs onto the top layer of your plastic fusing so that you can tell they haven't moved out of position before you apply the iron. Remember to work in a ventilated space, good luck with your experimenting and thank you for your question. Cheers, Gail Power

Gail: "Good question. It really depends on the type of plastic bags being used. I usually have a plan for the surface design before I start and try to choose bags of similar thickness, so they will fuse together easily, with the design elements added from the beginning. I sometimes add surface designs as a final addition after fusing, particularly if the design is from a thinner, more delicate bag, as it may frazzle too quickly on thicker plastics. I would recommend doing some experiments using offcuts from the bags you plan to use prior to starting your main piece. I use the handles etc to make small samples to test out how many layers I’ll need & to work out the best temperature for the iron. Try out a few different things & record the results to see what works best for your project. It’s also a good idea to use a piece of clear plastic bag to cover over any ink printed bags in your design. It’s a useful way to hold small pieces of your design in place when you cover with your greaseproof paper, static can cause things to move about. It’s also a good precaution against potential chemical release from the inks. I hope you enjoy the experimental stage, it’s a great place to come up with new ideas. Good luck with your project."

Gail: "Fused plastic is very easy to work with and can be sewn easily by hand or machine. I think in the U.S greaseproof paper is known as parchment paper or baking paper. Essentially it's a paper used in baking that is impermeable to oil and is heat resistant, making it ideal for plastic fusing. I have also made a video for demonstrating how to use a fused plastic sheet to make a button fastened pouch (kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppbYfnR7atGGhtk). In the video I stick with hand sewing but have also made a few with my trusty machine following the same simple pattern. Good luck with your fusing and creating."

@@GovanhillBathsTV thank you for replying! I have a gigantic roll of Butcher's paper. I'm going to try this as soon as I can. Thank you for the help.

@@ellier.537 I was wondering the same thing. I’m in Massachusetts. I think grease proof paper is parchment paper. It’s not wax paper because the wax melts when you heat it up, which is good for some projects. Butcher paper is what the butcher would wrap the meat in long ago. I suspect the plastic will stick when heated up. When I was a kid my mom bought the rolls of butcher paper so we could color on them. We never worried about using too much paper.

In the U.S. it's parchment paper. It's the same paper one would use to line a pan when baking cookies. It's heat resistant and not coated with wax.

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