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Wow, Wednesday came around again so quickly! I thought I'd stay with things that melt and show what happens when you iron cellophane paper. This is the heavy type of cellophane used by florists to wrap flowers. Place between two sheets of baking paper and iron, experiment with heat settings and length of time (usually only a matter of seconds) Although it doesn't give off the fumes like tyvek I'd still advise a well ventilated room. After the bubbles have formed on the paper you can brush…

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Content: 100% Poly Vinyl Chloride Width: 54 Inches Wide Thickness: 0.012" Stretch: None Uses: Crafting Projects, Bags, Purses, Raincoat, Covering Items, Waterproofing, Table Cover. Care Instructions: Wipe it with a damp cloth, and it will looks as good as brand new. Please Remember to Type the Number of Yards into the Quantity Box and Click Add to Cart. Fabric Order Is Cut After the Order Is Placed in One Continuous Piece. For Example: If You Order 8 Yards of a Fabric, You Will Receive One…

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