What is Roc-Lon?
Roc-Lon Multi-Purpose Cloth began as a fabric used for roller shades for windows. It has taken on a new life as a multi-use product for everything from banners to floor cloths; from scrapbooks to tote bags; and from wall hangings to pillows. It is a great “fabric” surface, for painters, because it has NO PREP! Yes, I said “NO PREP” we all know how much we painters love not having to prep before starting a project that we’re all wound up about! It comes ready to paint, can be cut with household scissors to any shape, and hold that shape without sewing or gluing! So, it’s pretty much a perfect surface for painting.
Recently, Renee Mullins has used Roc-Lon Multi-Purpose Cloth for all of the projects in her newest book, Mini Seasons, Vol. 3. She has cut it to all different shapes, and has even sewn buttons onto the finished banners.
Roc-Lon holds the paints well, and can be varnished to give it a really nice finished look. How about giving it a try and show us what you come up with?
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