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Silk Scarf Resist Painting

Christine Young demonstrates her silk-scarf resist-painting technique.

That's Clever! : Episode HCLVR-332 -- More Projects »
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8. Let the colors spread along the fabric and fringe. The scarves are great carriers for the inks and liquid watercolors, but this technique takes patience.
  • Tip the backing board to create a flow in a particular direction, or let the paints flow freely.
  • Check on the design every 15 minutes or so.
  • During the evaporation process some of the paint will flow to the edge and fringe area creating special effects.
  • Some colors will mingle and create new shades. Others will separate into individual colors — even side by side.
  • The silk resist patterns may change dramatically with time.


Silk Scarf Resist Painting

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Christine Young



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That's Clever! : Episode HCLVR-332
•Acrylic Cowboy Box
•Silk Scarf Resist Painting
•Stained Glass and Marble Sconce
•Cool Wrist Cuff
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