To use Deka silk paint with the immersion technique, you'll dip your silk fabric directly into the paint. Here's how:
Deka Silk Painting: Immersion Technique
This method allows for overall coloring of your silk piece.
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Prepare Your Workspace: Ensure you have a clean, well-ventilated area. Cover your work surface to protect it from spills. Wear disposable gloves to avoid staining your hands.
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Prepare the Paint: Pour the contents of your Deka Silk paint container into a clean, empty container (like a yogurt beaker or similar). This allows you to easily immerse the fabric.
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Prepare the Silk: Fold or roll your silk fabric so it can be completely submerged in the paint.
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Immersion: Carefully dip the folded or rolled silk completely into the paint. Make sure all parts of the fabric are saturated.
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Absorption: Allow the silk to absorb the paint. The duration will depend on the desired color intensity and the fabric weight.
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Removal and Excess Paint Removal: Take the silk out of the paint. Gently squeeze out any excess paint back into the yogurt beaker. Avoid wringing, as this can damage delicate silk.
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Drying: Dry the silk according to the manufacturer’s instructions on the Deka Silk paint container. Typically, this involves laying it flat or hanging it to air dry. Heat setting with an iron is often required to make the color permanent and washable, so be sure to follow the specific instructions for your paint.
Remember to always test the paint on a scrap piece of silk first to ensure you achieve the desired color and effect.
