Tyvek

'Tyvek' is a spun-bonded polyethylene paper that can be heated with an iron between baking parchment or distressed with a heat gun.

It is white and can be painted with water based paints, dyes and crayons. (Anything solvent/oil based will give off fumes when you heat it).

There are several different weights. I sell two.

Heavyweight - 75gms

Heavy 'Tyvek' feels like thick paper. It comes in A4 sheets and can be put through an INK JET printer. The heavy type can be free machined without a frame.

Wonderful for deep bubble textures. Excellent for 3D work.

Fabricweight

Fabric 'Tyvek' has more of a fabric like drape. It is much lighter in weight and distresses very quickly when heated with an iron or a heat gun. This thinner version needs to be stretched on a frame before you free machine into it. A less obvious but beautiful bubble effect can be achieved with this type of 'Tyvek'.

All weights can be moulded when hot, layered, and can be made into fantastic beads.