Start with the right information and avoid the costs of failures

  • Silk is expensive

    In many countries around the world, silk is a very expensive resource. When a project does not turn out the way you hope it will, it is a costly exercise. Start with the right information to give yourself the best chance of success.

  • Easy to dye

    Although silk is expensive, it is also super easy to dye and usually gives great results.

  • Silk is water wise

    Silk uses far less chemicals and far less water in the dyeing process than cotton.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

    • My history with silk
    • Some video
    • Sun Goddess
    • Marion & Lindie
    • Stoned Cherrie
  • 2

    Getting to know your materials

    • Different types of silk
    • The ethics of working with silk
    • Why it is important to select the right chemical for your purposes
    • The difference between dye for plant fibers and dye for animal fibers
    • Hot or cold dye
  • 3

    Some techniques for different patterns

    • Camouflage
    • Cobwebs
    • Electricity
    • Fan Folds
    • Geometric patterns
    • Marble finish
    • Spirals, feathers and spikes
  • 4

    Some techniques for getting the color onto the fabric

    • Dipping in cold dye
    • Heating in a microwave
    • The Wow Moment!
    • Heating in a pot
    • Heating with a kettle
  • 5

    Washing you fresh tie dye

    • Mindful water use
  • 6

    Examples

  • 7

    Extra resources

    • Facebook community
    • Join my daily school

How long will it take?

While it will likely only take you a couple of hours to skim through the information in this course, exploring what you have learned will take a lifetime, just like any great art.

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