Tag: Burnout Silk

New Dying Project

New Dying Project

I just received another box of supplies in the mail, and i am eagerly hoping to carve out some time to work on a few pieces of silk using the new dye.  Specifically, this dye is a two part dye, added to boiling salt water, 

The Beauty of Cut Devore

The Beauty of Cut Devore

It all starts with silk and rayon blend fabric…. either in a satin or velvet finish.  The fine point of devore is the use of a specific chemical paste that eats the rayon away, dissolving it, leaving the silk chiffon untouched.  Carefully laying down a