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Cake day: July 31st, 2025
  • Tangerine Twist@scribe.disroot.orgtoAsk Lemmy@lemmy.world•possible to clean the backing fabric of this art?
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    9 days ago

    Have you tried taking it to the dry cleaners? I’ve had some success in the past with textile arts using the solution inside the Dryel dry cleaning kit; it required plenty of blotting and patience. FYI: If you go to the cleaners, they will ask what made the stain (e.g., oil, dust, ink, etc.) and some knowledgeable ones will recommend how to clean it or refer you to someone who does.

    You’re correct about the backing (hardboard) in that it must not get wet – I could be wrong but it looks like MDF (medium density fiberboard). They will swell up upon contact with water. Good luck.

    EDIT: Just wanted to say that you have a lovely piece of folkart.

  • Tangerine Twist@scribe.disroot.orgtoPhotography@lemmy.ml•Studio backdrops; advice
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    25 days ago

    All of my props and backdrops came from thrift shops, close-out sales. Most of them are unique and intricate fabrics or bedsheets; the plain white is my go-to for people or objects (it still has the mark from an old hospital that closed down).

    • I hung a bedsheet over paracord tied to two coat racks. This works very well but the challenge is keeping the sheets wrinkle-free. Enter iron.

    • folding screen that I got at thrift store was reproduced by a friend using louvered closet doors she purchased at a hardware store.

    • I also used the biggest 3M reusable wall hook and used a cheap tension rod to hold a bedsheet.

    • have a look at an Ikea catalog for ideas as well. I purchased their big aluminum (i think) hooks and screwed them on the wall to hang seasonal props and bunting.

    EDIT: Craft and Fabric stores are always advertising sales. If you have time, check out their fabric-by-the yard sale or pre-primed canvas. The canvas can be double purpose: backdrop and create artwork. I have several: propped on an easel, leaning on a wall, etc. It’s lightweight enough to be portable if you don’t frame it. Have fun!