Flowery Handpainted Silk Scarf
Heidi Read handpaints a silk scarf with bright flowers using fabric dyes.
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Handpainted Silk Scarf
Materials and Tools:
silk scarf
fiber-reactive dyes
paintbrushes
absorbent paper
vinegar
iron and ironing board
permanent marker
bowl
latex or rubber gloves
Synthrapol
washing machine and dryer
microwave oven
paper cups
apron
Steps:
1. Soak the scarf in a bowl of vinegar. Wearing rubber or latex gloves, squeeze out the liquid.
2. Spread the scarf out on absorbent paper.
3. Wear an apron to protect clothing. Mix various colors of fiber-reactive dyes, according to manufacturer's directions, in paper cups. Paint large flowers with various sizes of paintbrushes.
4. Paint the stems and leaves on the scarf with the colored dyes.
5. Paint the background with a desired color.
6. Add detail to the flowers and leaves with black dye.
7. Place a piece of absorbent paper over the top of the scarf and roll the scarf between two pieces of absorbent paper.
8. Place the roll in the microwave oven in two 2-minute segments; resting in between to heat set the scarf.
9. Unroll the paper and remove the scarf.
10. Wash the scarf in Synthrapol in the washing machine rinsing multiple times.
11. Dry the scarf in the dryer.
12. Sign the scarf with a permanent marker.
13. Iron the handpainted silk scarf.
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