Learn how to make these marble effect coasters made by Cara from FIMO polymer clay. The clay is available in a large choice of colours allowing you to design your coasters to complement your decor. There are also a choice of effect colours (2 of which were used to make Cara’s coasters) plus FIMO Soft […]
25
Sep
Sep
If you are curious about indigo dyeing this blog post may encourage you to have a go! Here we take you through the stages of preparing the indigo dye vat and dyeing your first items with this magical, ancient dye. Dip you fabric, fibre or yarn, lift it into the air and watch as the […]
23
Sep
Sep
Here’s a great idea for making decorations for your Halloween party – and an excellent use for empty glass jars. The project is so simple that even very young children will be able to make their own Halloween Lantern. Cara Barrell did this project with a group of children (some as young as 3 years […]
03
Sep
Sep
We spend all day with each other during the week and then decide it’s a good idea to spend even more time together at the weekend! The Bowers Dynasty – Ian (our Managing Director) with his family Susan, Peter, Victoria, Katie, Sophie, Ian, William and Felix Friends, family and colleagues gathered together to enjoy the […]
15
Aug
Aug
We thought you would like to see the results of our sun printing using Jacquard Dye-na-flow. Jacquard Dye-na-flow are fluid paints for use on natural and synthetic fabrics. The paint can also be used to stain wood, paint on paper, canvas, leather, suede, clay and more. Designs painted on fabric with Dye-na-flow are made washfast […]
07
Aug
Aug
A recent enquiry from a customer wanting to paint on polyester fabric prompted us to create a swatch sample for five of the paints available from George Weil. The customer is planning to paint a motif on a wedding dress, therefore the performance of the paints is very important. The paint samples were allowed to […]
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Jul
Jul
We would like to wish Susan a very Happy 70th Birthday. Susan worked for George Weil for many years as our buyer, and still “keeps her hand in” by dyeing the hand-dyed silk fibres and Wensleydale for the business. Susan is also married to our Managing Director Ian, and busy Mum to her son who […]
08
Jul
Jul
The glistening and iridescent Angelina fibres can be used for a number of craft applications. Here we demonstrate how fast and simple it is to fuse Angelina fibres to create a sheet of “paper” which can then be cut to shape and glued, or stitched into like a piece of cloth. You can choose from […]
06
Jul
Jul
We had the great pleasure of welcoming Millie for her five days work experience last week. Millie worked closely with Allison to create content for the website, social media and this blog. Not only is she is the hand model in our post Fuse Angelina Fibres to Make a Glistening Web, she also contributed to […]
02
Jul
Jul
We’ve been celebrating two birthday’s here at George Weil today! Susan has been busy baking and made these delicious cakes for granddaughter Sophie, who had her 20th birthday at the weekend, and Sales Manager Jo who reached her big five-o last week. Our friend and colleague Jo has worked for George Weil for 20 years […]