[13] Painting Silk Scarf with Alcohol Inks: Ocean-Inspired Technique

Having lived on the island of Kaua`i for 10 years, the ocean often serves as my inspiration.
In this tutorial, I'm painting an ocean-inspired silk scarf with alcohol inks.
The scarf is 100% Habotai silk, 8 inches by 54 inches. You'll see it's a fairly simple process that you too can try at home (be sure to be in a well ventilated room or use a respirator mask when painting with alcohol inks).
Here's a video where I highlight the vinegar/salt process (after you've painted your scarf): • [21] Painting Silk Sca...
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[@deeannhansen1469]

Beautiful!!

[@DebraAJason]

Thanks Dee Ann. Have you given the technique a try yet?🥰

[@gabrielamaja9672]

Thank you so much for your videos! I love them

[@DebraAJason]

Thanks a million for watching them Gabriela. 👍

[@racy65]

Thank you so much for this video. I used to paint die on silk with a mineral spirit that is no longer available because it’s so toxic. The mineral spirit was mixed with the gutta. I also have done alcohol ink and so I could really take advantage of your technique. Thank you so much! I had about given up hope🐉

[@DebraAJason]

My pleasure Gail, thanks for watching. Please be aware that alcohol inks and isopropyl alcohol also have fumes so it's best to wear a respirator mask and work in a well-ventilated area when painting silk scarves. Enjoy creating.😀

[@teresenorton4522]

Absolutely Beautiful

[@DebraAJason]

Thanks for watching Terese. Much appreciated.

[@reiki1211]

Fabulous!

[@DebraAJason]

Thanks Jolene. Let me know if you give this technique a try (and how it turns out).

[@deborahsmart6194]

Beautiful colours! Thanks for sharing your technique :)

[@DebraAJason]

My pleasure Deborah. Thanks for watching. Do you paint with alcohol inks?

[@vinedesignsart]

Beautiful! I need to try this!

[@DebraAJason]

Thanks for watching, let me know when you've given the technique a try. #keeponpainting

[@karenlewis8836]

Beautiful - how much vinegar to water would I use?

[@DebraAJason]

Thanks for watching Karen. I usually use about 1/2 cup to a cup - see this video about the process: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqWQZGWnYrucfKs

[@soniatriana9091]

Great video!! Do you place anything under the scarf, when you’re ironing it?? Because it probably will stain a bit, I would think??

[@DebraAJason]

Sonia I have a cover on my ironing board, but I don't put anything on top of that cover (or under the scarf) when I iron. I iron the scarf when it is dry (not wet). I haven't had issues with staining. 😍

[@christinevogt-klimshuk2461]

I’m just curious. Is it possible to use an airbrush with silk paints? How much control would it offer?

[@DebraAJason]

Hi Christine. First, these aren't silk paints specifically. In this video, I use alcohol inks on the silk. While I haven't used an airbrush while painting the silk scarves, I have used an airbrush when using alcohol inks on surfaces such as Yupo or Nara paper and ceramic tiles.

[@christinevogt-klimshuk2461]

@@DebraAJason Thank you!

[@DebraAJason]

@@christinevogt-klimshuk2461 my pleasure. Thank YOU for watching the video and reaching out.

[@eeejay235]

Question: Can we do this cotton T shirts? The movement of the ink would be different, I'm sure. And how do we do wash and dry? Does the ink leach out?

[@DebraAJason]

I have not used alcohol inks on cotton t-shirts (or any other cotton garment). So, my apologies, but I cannot tell you if it will work on cotton or not. 😀

[@nint2]

Ok Debra, so I gave this a try because the colors are beautiful [Thank you!]. But mine never go in straight cool lines like that. When I put the ink it botches into circles that give a cool texture at the end, but it's not what I want. I want each color to be without the dot spreading lines around them. Any ideas what I am doing wrong? Even with alcohol they create even more circles.

[@DebraAJason]

It’s hard for me to tell without seeing what you’re doing. Are you pouring the ink across in a line like you see me doing in the video?

[@divyanshi1577]

I think it's bcoz of the bottle..try changing it

[@mariaceciliaalvarez4769]

Sorry abajo en español!! Pliss

[@karenlewis8836]

Debra - I did the vinegar and salt twice - but when I rinsed a lot of the ink rinsed off - what am I doing wrong? Please

[@DebraAJason]

A couple of things to consider: 1) did you like the inks dry before you put it in the vinegar/salt solution? 2) did you use cold water? It might also be the ink you're using. Only once did I have some red ink run after rinsing the scarf and I think it was because while it was wet, I was squeezing the scarf (to get rid of excess water) and the color bled.

[@smitashirodkar1357]

Beautiful scarf painting. After painting silk can wash or no.

[@DebraAJason]

You can hand wash them in cold water with little, if any, mild soap. Rigorous washing is not recommended Smita.

[@smitashirodkar1357]

@@DebraAJason thank you Debra.

[@DebraAJason]

@@smitashirodkar1357 here's a video of the vinegar soaking process: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqWQZGWnYrucfKs

[@chrisdesmarais1706]

Fabulous!!! 2questions: where do you purchase scarves? What is the ratio cold water to vinegar?? Guess what my friends are getting for Christmas??

[@DebraAJason]

Chris, I purchase the silk online at Dharma Trading Co. I don't really measure the vinegar and water, I fill my bathroom sink. However, it's about a 1/2 cup to a cup of distilled white vinegar to probably a gallon or so of cold water. I also just learned about adding salt (about 2 tblsp.) to that as it also helps prevent fading. I bet your friends will love their Xmas scarves. Thanks a million!

[@DebraAJason]

Chris, here's a heads up - I posted a video about the vinegar soaking process here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqWQZGWnYrucfKs

[@Sharperthanu1]

You may want to know that permanent markers contain alcohol ink and they don't wash out or bleed from fabric

[@DebraAJason]

Thanks Adrienne. I have painted silk scarves with alcohol ink markers. Here's a video of that: kzbin.info/www/bejne/raWWg2ttfKeCp7M

[@barbmelcarek2497]

I love this. Where does a person get the plain silk scarf to begin with?

[@DebraAJason]

Barb, there's a link to Dharma trading company in the description above.

[@kathyw7451]

Hi Debra, I’m wondering if the ink fades. I’ll heat set it but I’ve not tried this technique before so I’m wondering about the fade factor as alcohol inks do fade over time. Thanks in advance and for a great short and to the point video!

[@DebraAJason]

Kathy, if you think about it, all clothes fade over time. I recommend that it is only washed by hand in cold water with little, if any, mild soap (and to not wash rigorously). All I can say is that, to date, I haven't had anyone tell me their scarf has faded. Thanks for watching the video. 🥰

[@kathyw7451]

@@DebraAJason Good morning Debra, thanks so much for your speedy reply. My silk is all washed and ready to go. I’m excited to give your technique a go!

[@DebraAJason]

@@kathyw7451 terrific. Have fun. I look forward to seeing your results. 😀

[@karenlewis8836]

@DebraAJason - do we have to wash the silk first? If so, just with cold water ?

[@DebraAJason]

@@karenlewis8836 sometimes I simply soak the silk in cold water before I begin - mostly to get the lines out of it (as it arrives folded from the silk vendor).

[@mariaceciliaalvarez4769]

Sorry !! En español?

[@DebraAJason]

Maria yo no hablo espanol (only muy pocito). Sorry.