Liquid fuse solutions and methods of use thereof

Abstract

Compositions and methods directed to aqueous solutions containing acacia gum powder are provided herein for use in treating the textile material and for use in producing textile based art objects.

1 . A composition for use in the production of textile based art objects comprising an aqueous solution with between 6% w/v and 60% w/v acacia gum powder. 
     
     
         2 . The composition of  claim 1 , wherein the concentration of acacia gum powder in the aqueous solution is between 6% and 8% w/v. 
     
     
         3 . The composition of  claim 1 , wherein the concentration of acacia gum powder in the aqueous solution is between 30% and 35% w/v. 
     
     
         4 . The composition of  claim 1 , wherein the concentration of acacia gum powder in the aqueous solution is between 60% and 70% w/v. 
     
     
         5 . The composition of  claim 1 , wherein the composition optionally includes a preservative or biocide added to the solution in an amount between 0.10% and 0.20% v/v. 
     
     
         6 . The composition of  claim 5 , wherein the optional biocide is Kathon™. 
     
     
         7 . The composition of  claim 1 , wherein the composition optionally includes a thickener added to the aqueous solution in an amount between 2.0% and 3.0% v/v. 
     
     
         8 . The composition of  claim 7 , wherein the optional thickener is polysorbate 80. 
     
     
         9 . The composition of  claim 1 , wherein the composition optionally includes fragrance oil added to the solution in an amount between 0.30% to 0.40% v/v. 
     
     
         10 . A method of treating a textile based material to modify the properties of the textile material to allow easier handling, manipulation and finishing of the treated material, the method comprising the steps of:
 i. applying the composition of  claim 2  to the textile material in a sufficient amount to lightly coat the textile material; and   ii. ironing or otherwise pressing said treated material to remove wrinkles or add creases as desired.   
     
     
         11 . The method of  claim 10 , wherein the application of the composition of  claim 2  to the textile material is accomplished by spraying with a spray bottle. 
     
     
         12 . A method of making textile based art objects, the method comprising the steps of:
 i. applying the compositions of  claim 1  in a sufficient amount to saturate a textile based material, resulting in treated material;   ii. extruding any excess solution from said treated material;   iii. allowing sufficient time to pass such that said treated material is dry; and,   iv. cutting or forming said treated material into a desired shape and arranging said treated material in the desired art form.   
     
     
         13 . The method  claim 12 , wherein the composition is applied using a spray bottle. 
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein, the treated material is allowed to dry for at least 4 hours. 
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein the textile based art object is in the form of flowers. 
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein the textile based art object is in the form of wall hangings or murals. 
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein method further comprises the step of attaching the textile based art objects to another surface or material using the aqueous solution of  claim 4 .