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Dye Transfer with Silk Ties
Here is a list of what you will need:
- silk ties
- silk scarf or fabric (dharmatrading.com)
- cotton fabric cut a little wider and longer than the silk you are dyeing
- scissors
- string, rubber bands, or sinew
- dowel, stick or skewer
- pot for water
- water
- white distilled vinegar
- weight for holding down fabric in pot
- towel
As with any kind of dyeing any thing you use in the process cannot be used again for food.
Cut your cotton fabric a bit longer and wider than your silk piece. It will serve as the carrier for this project. This “carrier” can be used over and over again so hold on to it after you are finished dyeing. Place silk scarf or silk fabric right side up on top of the cotton carrier.
Cut your ties and place on the silk scarf. Continue placing your ties until you get to the halfway point.
Cover the ties with the other half of the scarf. Then cover that with the other half of the carrier cloth.
Take your dowel and slowly roll up the fabric. Go slowly so the ties don’t shift too much.
Tie it off and remove the dowel. Tie the bundle a few more times.
Fill a pot with water and add 2 -3 tablespoons of white vinegar and bring to a boil. Use a pot that will not be used for food.
Add your bundle and push down into the water. You might need to weigh it down to keep it there. Boil for 20 minutes.
Remove from pot and place on an old towel. Cut strings, careful it will be very hot!
Unroll and let dry. Iron. You can hand wash in warm water with mild soap and let dry again.
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| Getting the ties ready. |
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| Interesting results. |
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| More great scarves. |
Here is a link to Lynda Heines Blog where she shows you all the steps with pictures.
http://notesfromnorma.blogspot.com/2012/02/tie-silk-dye-transfer.html
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