Application: You can harden textiles with Collall Textile Hardener. Suitable for textiles, jute, paper, yarn and all kinds of other natural materials. Collall Textile Hardener can also be used as glue, varnish or as a base for (textured) paint.

Collall Textile Hardener is a versatile, transparent craft and art medium that allows you to easily stiffen textiles and other natural materials. It’s perfect for creating unique sculptures, decorative objects, or sturdy art pieces.

This thick white liquid dries quickly to a transparent and waterproof finish and is suitable for materials such as fabric, jute, paper, yarn, and other natural fibers. It’s ideal for creative projects like sculptures, wall decorations, or mixed media. But that’s not all – Collall Textile Hardener can also be used as a glue, varnish, or as a base for texture paste. An excellent choice for both hobbyists and artists who love to experiment with material and form.

Appearance:

• Thick white liquid
• Dries transparent and waterproof
• Quick drying

Solvent: Water

Main ingredient: Polyvinyl acetate

Natural ingredients: 43%

Viscosity: 5.000 mPa.s

pH: 3,5

Density: 1.07 kg/dm3

CE: –

Typical use: approx. 400 g m2

Suitable: Ages 6 and above.

Cleaning:

• Tools can be cleaned with water, only when the glue is still wet (a synthetic detergent can be added to the water if necessary).
• Soak spots of glue that have dried in warm water and then remove with a brush.
• Only wet stains can be washed out!

Allergens: contains 2-methyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one en 1,2-benzisothiazol-3(2H)-one. May produce an allergic reaction.

How to Use Collall Textile Hardener

Preparation:

1. Choose your material: Natural materials like cotton, jute, linen, yarn, paper, or lace work best.
2. Cut & shape: Cut or tear the fabric to size and decide on the shape of your project. Want to make a figurine? Use a wire frame, aluminum foil, or an old object (like a vase or bottle) as a base.
3. Protect your workspace: Cover your work surface with newspaper, plastic, or a tarp — Collall Textile Hardener adheres very well!
4. Protect yourself: Wear old clothes or a painting apron and consider gloves. Textile Hardener can be difficult to remove from skin or clothing.

Application:

1. Apply the hardener: Pour some Textile Hardener into a container. Fully submerge the fabric or generously brush it on with a paintbrush until the material is completely soaked.
2. Remove excess liquid: Gently squeeze out any excess hardener, using your fingers or by pressing the fabric between two pieces of cardboard.
3. Shape it: Drape the soaked fabric over your base or frame and arrange it into the desired shape — folds, twists, or flowing effects.
4. Drying: Let the project dry for at least 24 hours at room temperature. Once dry, your artwork will be hard, transparent, and waterproof.
5. Allergens: 2-methyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one and 1,2-benzisothiazol-3(2H)-one. May cause an allergic reaction.

Finishing Tip

Create a Unique “Stone Look”

After your artwork has dried and hardened with Collall Textile Hardener, you can finish it off for an even more impressive result.

Want a rugged, natural appearance? Give your creation a stone or concrete effect:

Here’s how:

• Mix Collall Textile Hardener with a little fine sand, chalk powder, or small gravel to add texture.
• Apply this mixture to the surface using a sponge, spatula, or brush to create a rough, grainy relief.
• Allow it to dry thoroughly, then paint it with acrylics in shades of grey, anthracite, or earthy tones. Use a dry brush to layer different colors and achieve a realistic stone or concrete effect.
• Finish with Collall Varnish Glue or, for a glossy finish, Collall Decoupage Varnish to add extra protection and a professional look.

Extra Tips:

• For larger or heavier projects: work in layers and allow drying time in between.
• You can paint the finished piece with acrylic paint or apply varnish for extra shine or special effects.
• Ideal for sculptures, garden decorations, wall art, or mixed media.
• Creations made with Collall Textile Hardener are waterproof once dry but not fully weatherproof. Want to create an outdoor sculpture? That’s perfectly fine, as long as it’s placed under a roof or covered area.