Minggu, 12 Januari 2014

Where To Buy Silk Painting Supplies

By Marissa Velazquez


Silk painting is becoming very popular lately, mainly thanks to the Serti technique. This simple and easy technique gives amazing results, and the whole process is easy to learn, and applying dye to the silk is interesting and simple. Silk is available just about anywhere. All you need to do is to find yourself some appropriate silk painting supplies.

If you are a beginner, maybe the best solution for you is to buy a special painting starter kit. It contains all those things you will need to get started painting on this amazing fabric. You will find different special paints there, pushpins, sumi brushes and foam brushes, as well as very detailed instructions to help you get started.

Another thing to think about is the choice of colors. You will need some basic colors to start with, and sometimes it isn't easy to choose them. Starter sets contain basic colors in small bottles, usually applicator bottles, and they are very practical solution for all beginners. When you learn the basics, it will be easier to choose your favorite colors, and then you can buy larger quantities.

Starter sets include some of the most popular colors, including golden yellow, scarlet, magenta and others. If you already know which colors you need for your design, you can buy them right away. Even so, you will probably need to have at least basic set of colors at home, if you are serious about this painting job.

The main characteristic of Serti technique is the fact all colored areas are sharply bordered and defined, using resist or gutta lines. Clear water based resist should be removed once the design is completed, but some types are design to stay on, and can be colored. In any case, once the dye is set, you can remove the resist, or not, whatever you choose.

The first step is to wash and dry the textile. When it is still slightly dump, it needs to be set using an iron. You will also need to prepare a frame, to stretch the fabric and suspend it off the table. You may use canvas stretcher bars, they are available in all art supply stores. You can also design your own stretcher frames, if you are experienced in this.

Draw your design on a piece of paper first. If needed, emphasize all the lines using a black marker. Lay a piece of a white silk on top of your design, and you will be able to recreate it on the fabric using vanishing marker or a pencil. You can also draw your design directly on the material, if you are creative enough.

Now it is time to fill the applicator with resist. Attach a special tip on the top, and you are ready to start applying resist on the fabric. Once the resist is dry, you can apply the dye. After that, simply remove the gutta, or leave it on. Your lovely design is done, but you have to fix the color to make it permanent. The method of fixing depends on the type of silk painting supplies used.




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