Good think about fiber-rective dye is that the molecules of the dye bond chemically to the molecule of the silk fiber and after steam setting aren't physically present on the surface of the silk. That means they don't change the way silk shines, drapes or feels against the skin. Thanks to that characteristic I can paint a layer over the layer on the silk.
This is the scarf I painted some time ago, on a day that I didn't seemed to have enough inspiration:
So, I decided to add some more:
...and more...
and more:
...untill I was satisfied:
Much better, isn't it?
hi Tanja - thanks for visiting and following my blog! Always nice to meet another silk painter.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you - that scarf definitely needed something and you nailed it! Great job on the watery/organic background.
Thank you. It's good to hear another silkpainter's opinion.
ReplyDeleteHi Tanja, it is great to see you started your blog! I am very happy to discover that.. Congratulations on your work!!! Pozz Alex, navrati na www.alexandramaradin.blogspot.com
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