A canvas bag, sometimes also known as a canvas sling bag, is an unfastened and large bag with cross handles that come from the top of a canvas pouch. The bag's name was derived from the French word tote which means wheel or handle. The origin of the word tote is uncertain, however, the African root is quite improbable and probably descends from Low German tote, cognate to German Tugel. Tote bags are commonly used as disposable shopping bags.
Once you have made the canvas bag and the necessary supplies have all been purchased, you are ready for step two, the dyeing. It is important that all the necessary items for dyeing are in one spot and that no materials fall outside this spot, such as pieces of paper or fabrics. The canvas bag will serve as your stage with a dip cloth or towel at the ready for this crucial step.
The next step involves pre-dyeing the canvas material. In order to do this you must either use a special spray bottle with a small quantity of dye or a brush. Using a special spray bottle gives you greater control and is less messy than using a brush. The dip cloth is also needed here because it helps remove excess dye and prevents the material from getting soiled as quickly as possible. With the canvas tote bags pre-dried, the dye can now be applied.
Step two is the actual application of the dye. Use a heat gun or a hair dryer to dry the canvas material and any other supplies that were needed in step one. Once the material is dry you will want to carefully pull the fabric through the tote bag, being careful not to tug on the bottom of the bag. This is very important for a couple of reasons. First, if you tug on the bottom of the canvas bag while the vinyl design is still stuck on the canvas, the design may come off since the canvas material will be pulled taut between the two bags.
Second, if the canvas material is pulled too tightly through the tote bags, the color will not be transferred evenly. It is better to have a slight edge to the design on the canvas rather than having the entire design appear uneven. These two simple steps are all you need to complete your canvas bag gift. You could also choose to include other items such as a set of personalized pens, a personalized key chain, and a Certificate of Authenticity.
canvas tote bags are perfect for casual outings and are appropriate for both genders. They are easy to carry, light weight, and disposable. You can now go from office to office with a canvas bag. You can even take one on an airplane with you without worrying about the environment.
