Techniques with H Dupont Products

We are here to help you with your creations so we've filled this page with lots of information about silk painting and dyeing with H Dupont products.

The basics

The basic equipment and choosing silks.

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Colour essentials

How to mix colours and choosing the right paint.

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Preparing your work

Choosing a frame and stretching the silk.

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Tools and design

Brushes and other tools, and transferring your design to the silk.

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Gutta and resist tools

Using gutta and resists.

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Painting with salt

How to create designs using different salts

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Accidents!

How to fix some accidents.

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Setting dyes with pressure cooker

How to fix dyes using steam

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Microwave dyeing

Shibori techniques in a microwave

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Simple dyeing

Dyeing fabrics in a saucepan on the stovetop

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Double dyeing

How to dye using 2 different dye types

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H Dupont Classique dyes

About silk dyes

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Arasilk paints

About silk paints

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Thickeners and thinners

Using dye water-based thickeners and thinnners

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Anti-spreads

How to use water-based anti-spreads

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