Silk Techniques
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Painting on silk is the most magnificent medium I have ever touched! When the dyes touch the luxurious silk, they flow together making the most wondrous designs. This technique can be enhanced using salts, water, and alcohol. The results will be different when added to wet or dry dye. The flow of the dyes can be controlled by first drawing a design using gutta or water-based resists, then painting your design within the lines. Through many trials and tribulations, I have discovered a technique to stop the flow of the dyes, and produce a water color effect on silk, using steam-set dyes. A most amazing discovery! Once the design has been painted, steamed, and rinsed, it is ready to be mounted on the canvas. A matte medium varnish is applied to the silk, which will adhere the silk to the canvas. This process provides a protective coating to the silk, and helps block out damaging UV rays. (You may find out more about this process by visiting Sandra Kay Johnson's website.) The paintings are suitable for hanging, or may be framed over this process. I am so happy to share my discoveries and techniques. Private, semi-private and group classes are available in my studio in Port Angeles, Washington. Please contact me for further information at 360-457-3559.
Or Telephone me at: 360-457-3559 360-452-4388 Fax
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