Hi Carrie, I've really enjoyed watching all your videos... they're brilliant! There aren’t many silk painters available to learn from, so I absolutely commend you (and UA-cam!) for sharing your knowledge. Your artistry is stunning, and I especially like the pieces made using lettering. Do you use a stencil for those pieces? Would love to see the finished stars and stripe piece if you’re able. Thanks again for your awesome videos… much appreciated! Kind regards, Toni
Thanks so much, Toni, for your very kind and encouraging words! For lettering, I sometimes use a stencil, sometimes not. It depends upon the project. All of my large scale work is done by tracing the lettering into the silk with a very light pencil stroke, then hand brushing the dye onto the surface. You can see a finished version of the Stars and Stripes scarf on my website here: www.carriewrightsilk.com/product-page/stars-stripes-forever Thanks again and happy painting!
@@nirjamohunta4102 The stencil is placed on top of the silk. Although it is possible to color the Resistad with dye, that is not the process you see in this video. I used the stencil with clear Resistad, so that everywhere the stencil allows Resistad through it, in the end it remains the original white. Does that make sense?
I thought the red labeled Jacquard silk paint was iron finishing, and the green label was the steam finishing. In the first video I watched ,Silk Painting Basic, you said you were using the red label and it had to be steamed. Which is it?
Red label must be steamed and green label must at least be chemically set with a special wash product they make. Neither can be set with ironing as they are dyes, not paints.
Thanks for your question, but I’m not certain how to answer since I don’t know what method you are using. I use silk dyes only, not silk paints. Dyes need to be steam set to be colorfast. During the steam process, the pigment in the dye permanently bonds with the protein inside the cell structure of the fibers. Silk paints sit on top of the surface of the fibers, which does cause the feel of the silk to stiffen or have a crunchy feel. That’s why I don’t use paints!
I first lay down some waxed paper, then put the silk flat on the table on top of the paper so that I don’t have resist everywhere. After I use the stencil, I carefully stretch the silk without letting it get wrinkled as the resist is still wet while I do this. Then I peel off the wax paper and let the resist dry while the silk is suspended. It’s fiddly, but works!
You’ll have to go old school- get yourself a cutting mat and a sharp Xacto knife. You can trace your design onto vinyl if you want or just cut freehand. You might also find some stencils at a craft/art store you like!
I use a simple kitchen rubber scraper to push the Resistad through the silk screen. I work in small strokes/sections at a time. For the very best polka dots, though, I find allowing a small drop of hot wax to be the better resist! If you want bigger polka dots, just use more wax. It self levels and spreads evening all on its own!
Hi Carrie, I've really enjoyed watching all your videos... they're brilliant! There aren’t many silk painters available to learn from, so I absolutely commend you (and UA-cam!) for sharing your knowledge. Your artistry is stunning, and I especially like the pieces made using lettering. Do you use a stencil for those pieces? Would love to see the finished stars and stripe piece if you’re able. Thanks again for your awesome videos… much appreciated! Kind regards, Toni
Thanks so much, Toni, for your very kind and encouraging words! For lettering, I sometimes use a stencil, sometimes not. It depends upon the project. All of my large scale work is done by tracing the lettering into the silk with a very light pencil stroke, then hand brushing the dye onto the surface. You can see a finished version of the Stars and Stripes scarf on my website here: www.carriewrightsilk.com/product-page/stars-stripes-forever
Thanks again and happy painting!
Hi do you place the stencil under the silk. And also do you thicken the dye with resistard?
@@nirjamohunta4102 The stencil is placed on top of the silk. Although it is possible to color the Resistad with dye, that is not the process you see in this video. I used the stencil with clear Resistad, so that everywhere the stencil allows Resistad through it, in the end it remains the original white. Does that make sense?
Ok so the stencil was used to apply the resist to the stars!? Beautiful!
Yes! Thank you, and yep, that’s exactly what the stencil was for!
Your videos are very good. Thanks
Thank you for the encouragement! You’re welcome!
I thought the red labeled Jacquard silk paint was iron finishing, and the green label was the steam finishing. In the first video I watched ,Silk Painting Basic, you said you were using the red label and it had to be steamed. Which is it?
Red label must be steamed and green label must at least be chemically set with a special wash product they make. Neither can be set with ironing as they are dyes, not paints.
Hi Carrie why some silk get stiff and hard after the painting , is it because of silk paint then dye ?
Thanks for your question, but I’m not certain how to answer since I don’t know what method you are using. I use silk dyes only, not silk paints. Dyes need to be steam set to be colorfast. During the steam process, the pigment in the dye permanently bonds with the protein inside the cell structure of the fibers. Silk paints sit on top of the surface of the fibers, which does cause the feel of the silk to stiffen or have a crunchy feel. That’s why I don’t use paints!
How did you apply the resistad on the stencils ?
I scrape it across the stencil with a rubber spatula. It gives me the most control and allows me to use it in small areas.
@@CarrieWrightSilk thanks so much
@@CarrieWrightSilk on stretched silk?
I first lay down some waxed paper, then put the silk flat on the table on top of the paper so that I don’t have resist everywhere. After I use the stencil, I carefully stretch the silk without letting it get wrinkled as the resist is still wet while I do this. Then I peel off the wax paper and let the resist dry while the silk is suspended. It’s fiddly, but works!
@@CarrieWrightSilk can we stretch the silk attach freezer papaer then stencil and then resistad. Let it dry. Will this work?
Love your videos waiting for a new one ♥️
They take a lot of time! I’ve just been busy making art. I’ll get on it soon!
I wish you had shown the actual screen printing of the stars .... That is what I needed to see :(
There are TONS of videos other people have made. Sorry to disappoint you!
If I don't have a machine, how do I make the stencils? ty
You’ll have to go old school- get yourself a cutting mat and a sharp Xacto knife. You can trace your design onto vinyl if you want or just cut freehand. You might also find some stencils at a craft/art store you like!
Hi I wanted to make polka dots. Pl help me how to do that with stencils.
So how do you apply the resistard to the stars in your design
I use a simple kitchen rubber scraper to push the Resistad through the silk screen. I work in small strokes/sections at a time. For the very best polka dots, though, I find allowing a small drop of hot wax to be the better resist! If you want bigger polka dots, just use more wax. It self levels and spreads evening all on its own!
@@CarrieWrightSilk thanks so much
where is the final product?
Do you mean this particular scarf? Everything I make that is in inventory is sold on my website www.CarrieWrightSilk.com
@@CarrieWrightSilk thanks for your prompt response I checked your lovely collection, it is time to buy...! regards
Thank you! Everything on the website is ready to ship!
I cheat all the time.. with stencil and cookie cutters
Cookie cutters! Great idea!!!