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Angelina Fibers

Forty-one Colors Available

(41) Angelina Fibers

Between The Sheets with Angelina

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Angelina Fiber is a new, very fine (sized as small as 10 denier), unique fiber. Light reflective, as well as light refractive, Angelina is incredibly luminescent while (unlike regular metallics) it has an extremely soft hand. Blended with other fibers in amounts as small as 2%, it gives sparkle and highlight to your threads, yarns, art quilts, or surface design and embellishment project.

\In naturally occurring mother of pearl, opals and peacock feather, reflected rays interact to reinforce some wavelengths and dampen others. This breaks up the white light, so various colors reflect to the viewer. This same concept is used in the manufacture of the Iridescent Angelina fiber.

NOTE: The base color is the color of the fiber when there is no direct light reflection. Every portion of the fiber has the potential to reflect to the viewer sparkles of color. This is what gives the fiber its lively "color in motion" quality. The effect can be like watching light dance off the surface of water.

The slivers of holographic fibers give off ultra high-tech color refractive rainbow, while the metalized fiber gives soft metallic highlights.

The Electric has soft reflection and solid neon colors. Imagine diamond-like dew drops on a spider's web and the iridescence of butterfly wings!

Angelina Fibers Types:

  • Heat bondable AKA Hot Fix: These fibers can be ironed at a low temperature to fuse them together. You can mix with Staple colors in any combination and use the Heatbondable fibers as the "glue" The end result will be determined by the temperature, pressure from the iron and time used to heat the fibers. Generally, these fibers will not fuse to any other fiber, paper or other medium except itself.

  • Staple (NOT Heatbondable): The Staples do not adhere to themselves or the heat bondables. Heated on a higher temperature may get it to fuse but you may lose color and/or sheen according to the manufacturer. Mixed with the heat bondables. You can use them anywhere. They can add a third dimension if you wish to let some fibers protrude from the surface of your artwork.

Angelina Fibers Classifications:

  • Iridescent, Florescent, Sparkles: Highly reflective fibers that shimmer with other brilliant tones. Most are Heat Bondable.
  • Holographic: A spectrum of the rainbow colors on sleek fibers
  • Metalized: These are made of true metals and have a softer finish. These are Staples and NOT Heatbondable but can be mixed with other bondable fibers.
  • Electric: Five bright neon fibers that will stand out in any fabric display or fashion. These are all Staples and NOT Heatbondable
  • Flash: These are shimmery fibers of one color, Rose Gold Flash, Purple Flash etc. some are Staple and some are Heatbondable
  • Crystals: The Crystals all have shimmery white fibers with a different "glow" or highlight. The four Crystals come in BOTH Staple AND Heatbondable for each of the four Crystal colors.

The instructions for heat bonding are as follows:

The temperature required is dependent on several variables including dwell time and applied pressure. Increasing dwell time and heat results in predictable color shifts in the fiber.

NOTE: Generally, Angelina Heat Bondable AKA Hot Fix fiber will only adhere to itself AND the staple (no bond) Angelina's and NOT to other fibers, tissue paper or fabrics.

  1. Heat iron to silk temperature setting.
    • NOTE: Approximate bonding temperature is 225 degrees Fahrenheit.
    • Since temperature gauges on irons vary widely even within most brand models, it is best to test a small amount to determine the correct bonding temperature.
  2. Place a small amount of fiber between two sheets of tissue paper or parchment paper.
    • Gently, with light pressure, move the iron back and forth
    • Check frequently on the bonding progress.
    • NOTE: Be careful not to "fry" the Angelina fiber with too much heat or do repeated pressing as the fibers lose their sheen and become a dull brownish version of the color.

 


Angelina Fibers
Forty-one Colors Available

NOTE: The below images give only the faintest impression of what Angelina Fibers actually looks like, and are meant for reference only. This is truly a "must see to appreciate" product! We've attempted to picture the fibers as close to the original but they can change after heating them too!!

(41) Angelina Fibers

 

Between The Sheets with Angelina

Angelina Fibers
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White with shimmery green hue

Crystal Green Lightning
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1. Heat bondable AKA Hot Fix
2. Staple (NOT Heat bondable)

Item Code: AF031
10 Denier 4"
EKG Contents: 0.5 oz
Ship Weight: 0.1 lb.
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White with rose gold highlights

Crystal Aurora Borealis
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2. Staple (NOT Heat bondable)

Item Code: AF029
10 Denier 4"
EKG Contents: 0.5 oz
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Ice Sparkle
Shimmery white on white

Ice Sparkle
Staple
(NOT Heat bondable)
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Item Code: AF012
 8 Denier 4"
PKG Contents: 0.5 oz
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White with highlights of Mother of Pearl

Crystal Mother-of-Pearl
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Item Code: AF028
15 Denier 4"
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White with lavender hue

Crystal Amethyst
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2. Staple (NOT Heat bondable)

Item Code: AF030
10 Denier 4"
Weight: 0.1 lb.
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Opal Sparkle
 Heat bondable AKA Hot Fix

Item Code: AF017
15 Denier 4"
Weight: 0.1 lb.
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Purples and Lavenders

Calypso Blue
Calypso Blue
Florescent
Heat bondable aka Hot Fix

Item Code: AF026
15 Denier 4"
Weight: 0.1 lb.
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Royal Purple
Staple (NOT Heat bondable)

Item Code:AF042
7.5 Denier 4"
Pkg. Contents: 0.5 oz
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Blue Purple
Heat bondable aka Hot Fix

Item Code: AF013
15 Denier 4"
Weight: 0.1 lb.
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Royal Flash
Royal Blue
Staple (NOT Heat bondable)

Item Code: AF003
 7.5 Denier 4"
Weight: 0.1 lb.
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Sugar Plum
Fluorescent
Heat bondable aka Hot Fix

Item Code: AF027
15 Denier 4"
Weight: 0.1 lb.
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Pink and Red


Fuchsia
 Staple
(NOT Heat bondable)

Item Code: AF002
7.5 Denier 4"
Weight: 0.1 lb.
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Electric Magenta
Electric Magenta
Staple (NOT Heat bondable)

Item Code: AF034
15 Denier 4"
Weight: 0.1 lb.
MSRP $6.75
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Cotton Candy
Florescent
Heat bondable aka Hot Fix

AF025
15 Denier 4"
Weight: 0.1 lb.
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Electric Pink
Florescent
 Staple (NOT Heat bondable)

Item Code: AF033
15 Denier 4"
Weight: 0.1 lb.
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Desert Sunset Sparkle
Heat bondable aka Hot Fix aka Hot Fix

Item Code: AF018
15 Denier 4"
Weight: 0.1 lb.
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Red Wing Flash
Staple (NOT Heat bondable)

Item Code: AF004
7.5 Denier 4"
Weight: 0.1 lb.
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Peach, Orange and Copper


Raspberry Sparkle
 Heat bondable aka Hot Fix

Item Code:AF021
15 Denier 4"
Weight: 0.1 lb.
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Watermelon Sparkle
Heat bondable aka Hot Fix

Item Code: AF022
15 Denier 4"
Weight: 0.1 lb.
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Electric Orange
Florescent
 Staple (NOT Heat bondable)

Item Code:AF036
15 Denier 4"
Weight: 0.1 lb.
MSRP $6.75
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Copper Metal
(real metal fibers)
Staple (NOT Heat bondable)

Item Code: AF040
17 Denier 4"
Weight: 0.1 lb.
MSRP $8.00
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Rose Gold
Staple (NOT Heat bondable)

Item Code:AF007
15 Denier 4"
Weight: 0.1 lb.
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Copper
Staple (NOT Heat bondable)

Item Code: AF010
10 Denier 4"
Weight: 0.1 lb.
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Yellow & Golds


Citronella
Florescent
Heat bondable aka Hot Fix

Item Code: AF023
15 Denier 4"
Weight: 0.1 lb.
MSRP $4.50
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Electric Yellow
Electric Yellow
Florescent
 Staple (NOT Heat bondable)

Item Code: AF035
15 Denier 4"
Weight: 0.1 lb.
MSRP $6.75
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Lemon Sparkle
Heat bondable aka Hot Fix

Item Code: AF020
15 Denier 4"
Weight: 0.1 lb.
MSRP $4.50
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Gold Fibers with a purple hue
Gold Iris Mix
Heat bondable aka Hot Fix

Item Code: AF032
15 Denier 4"
Weight: 0.1 lb.
MSRP $4.25
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Brass
Staple (NOT Heat bondable)

Item Code: AF011
8 Denier 4"
Weight: 0.1 lb.
MSRP $4.25
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Blue


Butterfly Blue
Heat bondable aka Hot Fix

Item Code: AF015
15 Denier 4"
Weight: 0.1 lb.
MSRP $4.50
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Royal Flash
Royal Blue
Staple (NOT Heat bondable)

Item Code: AF003
7.5 Denier 4"
Weight: 0.1 lb.
MSRP $4.25
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Electric Blue
Electric Blue
Staple (NOT Heat bondable)

Item Code: AF038
15 Denier 4"
Weight: 0.1 lb.
MSRP $6.75
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Turquoise Flash
Turquoise
Staple (NOT Heat bondable)

Item Code: AF005
7.5 Denier 4"
Weight: 0.1 lb.
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Green


Peacock Green
 Heat bondable aka Hot Fix

Item Code: AF014
15 Denier 4"
Weight: 0.1 lb.
MSRP $4.50
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Enchanted Forest
Heat bondable aka Hot Fix

Item Code: AF016
15 Denier 4"
Weight: 0.1 lb.
MSRP $4.50
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Emerald Flash
Emerald
Staple (NOT Heat bondable)

Item Code: AF001
7.5 Denier 4"
Weight: 0.1 lb.
MSRP $4.25
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Electric Lime
Electric Lime
Staple (NOT Heat bondable)

Item Code:AF037
 15 Denier 4"
Weight: 0.1 lb.
MSRP $6.75
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Mint Sparkle
 Heat bondable aka Hot Fix

Item Code: AF019
15 Denier 4"
Weight: 0.1 lb.
MSRP $4.50
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Key Lime
Fluorescent
Heat bondable aka Hot Fix

Item Code: AF024
15 Denier 4"
Weight: 0.1 lb.
MSRP $4.50
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Black and Silver


Onyx
Staple (NOT Heat bondable)

Item Code: AF009
8 Denier 4"
Weight: 0.1 lb.
MSRP $4.25
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Marcasite
Staple (NOT Heat bondable)

Item Code:AF008
15 Denier 4"
Weight: 0.1 lb.
MSRP $4.25
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Aluminum Metal
(real metal fibers)
 Staple (NOT Heat bondable)

Item Code: AF041
15 Denier 4"
Weight: 0.1 lb.
MSRP $3.50
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Silver
Staple (NOT Heat bondable)

Item Code:AF006
7.5 Denier 4"
Weight: 0.1 lb.
MSRP $4.25
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Silver Hologram
(rainbow reflections
from holographic fibers)
Staple (NOT Heat bondable)

Item Code:AF039
10 Denier 4"
Pkg. Contents: 0.5 oz
Weight: 0.1 lb.
MSRP $9.75
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Table of Contents

Between The Sheets with Angelina
A Workbook for Fusible Fibres

Author: Alysn Midgelow-Marsden
Pages: 43
Page size: 8 1/2" x 11"
Publisher: word4word, eveham
Cover: Soft
Item Code: 4Q0158
Weight: 0.70 lb.
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Amazing Angelina
Table of Contents

Amazing Angelina

Author: Betty Blais
Pages: 21
Page size: 81/2" x 11 1/2"
Publisher: Embellishment Village
Cover: Soft
Item Code: 4Q0070
Weight: 0.4 lb
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Cover More Amazing Angelina
Table of Contents

More Amazing Angelina

Author: Betty Blais
 Pages: 26
Page size: 8 1/2" x 11"
Publisher: Embellishment Village
Cover: Soft
Item Code: 4Q0676
Weight: 0.30 lb
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