Decorating your home with unique and personalized accessories is a great way to add a touch of creativity to your space. One of the most popular ways to do this is by creating your own pillows with the magic of Chalk Couture ink. These pillows can be customized to your liking and will add a unique touch to any room in your home. In this article, we will discuss how to create a Chalk Couture pillow and the materials you need to get started.
The first step in creating a chalk couture pillow is choosing your design. Chalk Couture has a wide range of transfers / stencil to choose from, and you can also create your own custom design by mixing and matching designs. Once you have selected your design, you will need to cut it to size.
Step 2: Preparing the Pillow
Choose your pillow and insert an inking mat inside the pillow to prevent the paste from bleeding through to the other side.
Step 3: Applying the Transfer
Place your transfer onto the pillow cover exactly where you want the design. Use the chalk couture squeegee to apply the chalkology ink over the transfer. Make sure to apply the paste evenly and cover the entire design.
Step 4: Removing the Transfer
Once you have applied the ink, carefully remove the Chalk Couture transfer / stencil from the pillow cover. The transfer can be reused, so make sure to clean it off and store it properly for future use. Make sure your hands are clean before touching the pillowcase.
Step 5: Letting it Dry
Allow the Chalk Couture ink to dry for at least 24 hours before removing the ink mat from inside the pillow cover and heat setting the design.
Step 6: Heat Setting the Design
After the ink has dried for 24 hours, use one of the two options to heat set the design.
There are two options to heat set the Chalk Couture ink on the pillow.
Option 1: Use a handheld clothing iron and parchment paper to make the design permanent. Place the parchment paper over the design and iron over the parchment paper for four minutes. Make sure to move the iron so it doesn’t burn the fabric. Repeat the steps on the back.
Option 2: Use the Cricut heat press and parchment paper. Set the heat press to 305 degrees, place the parchment paper over the design, and place the heat press on the parchment paper over the design for 30 sec. Repeat the steps for the back.
Remove the parchment paper and allow the pillow to cool completely.
Now, the design is permanently on the pillow and can be washed according to garment care.
Step 7: Displaying Your Chalk Couture Pillow
Your chalk couture pillow is now complete and ready to be displayed in your home. These pillows make great accents for any room in your home and can be customized to match your decor.
Online Chalk Couture Pillow Tutorial
Creating your own chalk couture pillows is a fun and creative way to add a personal touch to your home decor. With a few simple materials and some creativity, you can create unique and beautiful pillows that will be sure to impress. Remember to choose a design that speaks to you, and take your time applying the ink to ensure a smooth finish. With a little bit of practice, you will be creating beautiful chalk couture pillows in no time!
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Chalk Couture Pillows
We replace our design regularly to stay up-to-date with the latest seasons and trends.
You can make Chalk Couture permanent using the inks and heat setting for your DIY craft project.
Q: How many times can you reuse Chalk Couture transfers?
Chalk Couture states a Chalk Couture transfer can be used 10-12 times if properly cared for. I am normally able to use them more than 10-12 times.
Q: Can you sell items made with Chalk Couture?
Yes, you can sell the items you make with Chalk Couture products. One thing I like about Chalk Couture is I don’t have to worry about copyright laws. All of their designs come with commercial rights allowing me to create products and sell them as part of my business plan.
