Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Paint on silk and display your creativity in all new ways. Paint on scarves, handkerchiefs, and clothing, as well as banners, cushions and bedspreads. Styles are the same as for watercolor or oil, but you'll quickly become accustomed to a new series of techniques, all clearly explained and shown, including guttas, blocking, hombres, watermarks, and overpainting, as well as splattering, masking, sponging, marbling, and salting. While the terms sound strange to a beginner, the fun soon begins as you follow the expert steps for choosing your designs, mixing and controlling colors, and fixing dyes through the use of easy-to-obtain dilutants, anti-spreads, and thickeners. The painting techniques are actually simpler than for canvas or paper, which is why silk painting is known as the perfect medium for people whose imaginations and impatience exceed their artistic skills.
Synopsis
Youll quickly master the techniques, including guttas, blocking, hombres, watermarks, and overpainting, as they are all clearly explained and shown. Follow the expert steps for choosing designs, mixing and controlling colors, and fixing dyes. And because silk painting is actually simpler than painting on canvas or paper, its the ideal medium for beginners.