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Creating a Design Concept for Silk
Creating a Design Concept for Silk
Coming up with a strong design concept isn’t about waiting for inspiration—it’s about building it deliberately. Read more...
Microwave dyeing - Why use vinegar?
Microwave dyeing - Why use vinegar?
 Find out why vinegar is necessary for microwave dyeing but not when steam setting silk dyes.  Read more...
Spring Silk Dye Colour Set
Spring Silk Dye Colour Set
A harmonious mix of soft yellows, pinks, greens, and blues for blossoms, buds and light spring tones. Read more...
What is Anti-Spread?
What is Anti-Spread?
Learn about H Dupont Anti-Fusant. Read more...
Colour Essentials
Colour Essentials
Learn about primary and secondary colour mixes. Read more...
Silk Painting Techniques
Silk Painting Techniques
Introducing various ways to paint on silk. Read more...
New to Silk Painting?
New to Silk Painting?
A guide to getting started. Read more...
Wool gauze dyed blue
Simple Dyeing with H Dupont Dyes
Technique to dye undyed fabrics with H Dupont dyes. Read more...
Experimenting with loomstate wool gauze
Experimenting with loomstate wool gauze
A look at the different textures achieved with wool gauze. Read more...
Sewing with Silk
Sewing with Silk
Tips on how to sew silk fabrics. Read more...
Why fibre reactive dye colours split!
Why fibre reactive dye colours split!
A brief explanation about colour splitting. Read more...