Here is a great tip when working with spray adhesives. If you love to use 606 Spray and Fix spray on fusible web for applique make your own spray box so it catches any over spray. It make clean up a breeze. I recommend a spray box with a 1/4 inch plastic grid arranged in side. The grid stands about a inch above the bottom of the box. The grid allows air from the can to move freely under the small applique pieces and nothing moves when you spray. Here are some step by step photos so you can see how I do this:
Choose a cardboard box and cut the top flaps off and line with junk paper-
Cut grid to size. I use hardware netting from home depot -
To cut netting use paper scissors. Place netting over box and leave an overhang of 3 rows of the netting on 2 opposite sides. (See below) Fold down edges so the overhang creates a bridge so grid fits inside box and stands above the floor of the box.
Place grid in side box and you are ready to go. Place applique shapes wrong side up on grid and spray evenly.
This is great for raw edge applique. If you sew along the raw edge to hold the applique in place use 505 Spray and Fix to hold it in place first. I you want a permanent hold use 606 Spray and Fix and fuse the applique pieces in place. 606 will hold permanently without sewing.
Enjoy working with sprays, Jennifer
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