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Angelina, Crystalina, Textiva (film), Crimped · Info Sheet, and Basic Information · Fantasy Film now sold as Textiva
Angelina Fiber Instruction Sheet
by Betty Blais, copyright 2005.
Amazing Angelina $1.50 ppd in the U.S. and Canada Add to Cart
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Info:
Angelina Fiber
Angelina Fiber is a very fine (sized as small as 10 denier), unique fiber. Light reflective, as well as light refractive, Angelina is incredibly luminescent, while (unlike regular metallics) it has an extremely soft hand. Blended with other fibers in amounts as small as 2%, it gives sparkle and highlight to your yarn.
Angelina comes in four classifications - Iridescent, Holographic, Metalized and Electric. In naturally occurring mother of pearl, opals and peacock feathers, reflected rays interact to reinforce some wavelengths and dampen others. This breaks up the white light, so various colors reflect to the viewer. This same concept is used in the manufacture of the Iridescent Angelina fiber. The Holographic Angelina has ultra high-tech color refractive sparks, while the metalized fiber gives soft metallic highlights. The Electric Angelina has soft reflection and solid electric colors.
Imagine diamond-like dew drops on a spider's web and the iridescence of butterfly wings!
The following colors of Iridescent Angelina fiber can be heat-bonded: Butterfly Blue, Desert Sunset, Enchanted Forest, Lemon Sparkle, Mint Sparkle, Opal Sparkle, Peacock Green, Purple, Raspberry Sparkle, Gold Iris Mix, Watermelon Fluorescent, Citronella Fluorescent, Key Lime Fluorescent, Cotton Candy Fluorescent, Calypso Blue Fluorescent, and Sugar Plum Fluorescent.
The instructions for heat bonding are as follows: The temperature required is dependent on several variables including dwell time and applied pressure. Increasing dwell time and heat results in predictable color shifts in the fiber. Approximate bonding temperature is around 225 degrees Fahrenheit. Since temperature gauges on irons vary widely even within most brand models, it is best to test a small amount to determine your correct bonding temperature.
Simply place a small amount of fiber between two sheets of tissue paper. Heat iron to silk temperature setting. Gently, with little pressure, move the iron back and forth, checking frequently on the bonding progress. Be careful not to "fry" the Angelina fiber with too much heat or pressure and a too long dwell time.
Generally, Angelina heat bondable fiber will only adhere to itself and not to other fibers, tissue paper or fabrics.
The following colors of Iridescent Angelina fiber can be heat-bonded: Butterfly Blue, Desert Sunset, Enchanted Forest, Lemon Sparkle, Mint Sparkle, Opal Sparkle, Peacock Green, Purple, Raspberry Sparkle, Gold Iris Mix, Silver Iris Mix, Watermelon Fluorescent, Citronella Fluorescent, Key Lime Fluorescent, Cotton Candy Fluorescent, Calypso Blue Fluorescent, and Sugar Plum Fluorescent.
Crystalina Fiber
Here we go everyone, the most gorgeous fibers around -- I think these are more fabulous than the Angelina fibers (Angelina is a softer blend with thinner "cuts" and is perfect for lots of projects. This Crystalina has a "sawtooth cut" and shines beautifully. It is a thicker cut as well so you get more reflection and a brighter "showoff factor"! Perfect for all kinds of applications. Remember this reacts the same to heat as the Angelina does, it sticks ONLY to itself (or Fantasy Film or Angelina or the Crimped variety -- any of these type fibers/film) - so you can play and mix and match all of the fibers to create some magnificent projects! Remember the DVD too, shows LOTS of information as well for all the types of fiber and film!
Angelina, Crystalina, Textiva (film), Crimped · Info Sheet, and Basic Information · Fantasy Film now sold as Textiva