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Charlie

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Oct 13, 2002, 8:33:35 AM10/13/02
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I wanted to make a silk scarf for someone for Christmas and I was looking
for a bit of help. Firstly, what type of "silk" should I use? How much
should I be paying a metre?

Secondly, what paint should I use? I've done it before at school, but I
haven't a clue what materials were used. I want an abstract type design,
does anyone have any tips or know any good websites for this sort of thing?

Thank you!

Charlie

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Kate Dicey

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Oct 13, 2002, 8:59:16 AM10/13/02
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Hartley's Mail Order has 100% silk Habotai and page for sale by the m.
They also usually have silk scarf and tie blanks ready made up for
painting. I can't remember what they cost because it isn't something I
usually look at.

Take a look at my Fabric List for their number and give them a buzz
tomorrow.

As for paint, and fair to middling craft/art/fabric shop will have
them. The little pots are quite expensive, but will do for more than
one scarf. You could do a whole lot of them, all different, for
friends/sisters/mum/aunts...

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Charlie

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Oct 13, 2002, 10:23:11 AM10/13/02
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Just sent them an email. Thanks alot Kate! So Habotai is the best? I
shall ask in my local sewing shop. Ordering online is hard for me as most
places don't accept my debit card.

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Kate Dicey

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Oct 13, 2002, 3:55:40 PM10/13/02
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Hartleys take Delta or switch for any value transaction, and
Mastercard/Visa for orders over £30. I've never had a problem with
either Switch or Visa debit. You can always send them a cheque with a
snail order as you have plenty of time before Christmas.

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Roger Sollie

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Oct 13, 2002, 5:55:53 PM10/13/02
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I have had good luck with Javana silk paint (don't know if its available in
the Uk), and you will need the contour paint (Gutta) and most importantly,
the frame to stretch it on. I have also used sea salt, sprinkled on top of
the wet paint for a "starry look". Good luck. Silk painting is loads of fun!

Kirsten Sollie
Heimdal,Norway


CN Haynes

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Oct 13, 2002, 7:14:39 PM10/13/02
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> Just sent them an email. Thanks alot Kate! So Habotai is the best? I
> shall ask in my local sewing shop. Ordering online is hard for me as most
> places don't accept my debit card.
>
> --

I've played with SetaColor. It is a paint/dye that does not affect the
"hand" of the fabric much. It also has photo resist qualities to it. You
paint it on, then put thing on top (like netting, leaves or nuts, bolts and
washers) and it takes on the pattern. It is sold in the larger fabric store
I go to, and I noticed in one website there is a silk version:
https://www.prochemical.com/setasilk.htm

By the way, we get our fancy fabrics from the remnant box. My son and
daughter enjoy rummaging about to find the best bits (closely supervised,
since the boy enjoys going in head first with his feet in the air) - and
though I haven't bought any, they have pulled up silk (we usually purchase
lengths of stretch velvet for little girl shirts).

Phyllis Wood

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Oct 14, 2002, 9:37:20 AM10/14/02
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try dharma trading company they sell lots of different types of silk and
silk paints, and all sorts of other supplies for textile artists. I have
rarely seen silk for less. They are based out of California though....
but their website is great!

www.dharmatrading.com

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Sewing Room

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Oct 15, 2002, 12:56:13 PM10/15/02
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Look at the archives of the HGTV channel. There was a Carol Duval program
recently of a woman painting silk scarves, using fabric paint. Actually,
she said 2-3 kinds of paint would be okay to use, she just preferred fabric
paint, no specifics. She had brought in different fresh/dried leaves,
painted them and laid them out in a design on the silk. Quite interesting!
Emily


Charlie

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Oct 15, 2002, 1:30:52 PM10/15/02
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I have a card called a Solo card which is a debit card aimed at under 18's /
Students. If you EVER see ANY online shops with the purple Solo logo you
HAVE to tell me! I love buying stuff online. There's something nice about
buying something that you haven't seen before. That and I like getting
packages in the mail!

Charlotte.

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