Hand painting a silk scarf.

Painting a silk scarf in my studio and then using salt to get a starburst effect. I'm using Dupont French dyes. The first clear liquid that I put onto the silk was dilutant. The dilutant I used is made by Dupont. It helps the dye spread when covering large areas with dye with out leaving streaks. It is not really necessary when painting a scarf, I was just experimenting with it in this video to see if it had any effect on the spread of the dye. You can purchase the dilutant and dyes from Dharma Trading. The blue claw-like hooks that are stretching the scarf are called Chinese Suspension Hooks. You can purchase the China hooks here: www.dharmatrad...
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[@myrenaissance]

Love to see someone having a great time creating

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

Thanks, I think this was from back in 2017.

[@jacquehranica2150]

They are really beautiful.

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

Thank you! 💜🖍️📚

[@almanplaysbass5683]

Finally I found this detail tutorial for silk painting... Includes equipment. Thank you for sharing this video

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

Thank you very much I’m so glad you found it helpful!

[@SharonCullenArt]

What equipment?

[@btblou]

Thanks for sharing :) I am in love with your sink!

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

Thanks, lol. It was a freebie my husband brought home for me 🤗

[@pamelalouw2558]

Its beautiful. Wow! nice work ther.

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

Thanks!

[@maritzanewman881]

Linda, I just love the way you paint. Your abstract paints are really beautiful and inspirational. Thank you for sharing !!!

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

Thank you so much for your kind words!

[@shalinitiwari5680]

Beautiful painting done by you , I love your work, I too like all these types of fabric painting 👍👍👍👌👌😍

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

Thank you!

[@robertavickers4178]

Oh no, I'm so sorry!! I gotta say, this painting silk scarves is so beautiful!! Never seen this before, I love it!! I definitely wanna learn how!!

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

Thank You!

[@ivygrannum5556]

Hi I enjoy watching you paint. What do you use as reluctant? I would love to try this type of painting silk. Ivy from Jamaica. Thank you!

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

This video was made six years ago, so I’m sorry to say I don’t remember what brand of dilutant I was using. Having said that I didn’t ever use it again in this way because I felt it diluted the dyes too much on the Silk and made the colors weak.

[@chrishodder5645]

Hi Linda, where do you get your silk pieces from for dying? Thanks Chris

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

This is an old video, I haven’t painted on silk in a few years. Back when I used to paint on silk I purchased my supplies from either Dharma Trading or Exotic Silks.

[@ferojhossain3798]

I love your art. Thanks for published this nice video. I am a new student for painting cloth. This is very helpful for me. Thanks again and May God Bless you all the time.

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

Thank you! Good luck in your studies. May God bless you as well!

[@madelynsmith8281]

The silk scarves are beautiful. ❤ How did you get started in making silk scarves? Your talent is amazing. I could tell you are having a great time. 😊

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

Thank you! I just decided I wanted to learn how to paint on silk so I taught myself.

[@lisafoucart7281]

What do you use to attach your scarf to the frame? So so beautiful and cool!

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

I use China clips. All of the items I used and links to them are listed in the video description area below the video. This video is six years old, so I’m not sure if all of these items are still available at the links I originally provided.

[@sanandreasking3022]

Linda its a great work done by you thanks for sharing kindly tell the salt name please I mean that which salt it is which you spread on silk. I m loving it Linda

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

Thank you! I use Morton Kosher Salt

[@grahamhughes2025]

wonderful watching...newby here Linda. What do you do to the edges of the silk pre painting.....I notice a hard looking edge ....???

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

Hi Graham, the edges of the scarf have a hand rolled hem. I’m not sure what you mean by hard edge. This video is five years old but If I remember correctly I didn’t treat the edges with anything.

[@oliveatearthenaurora229]

What a wonderful video! I really felt like I went on a little journey watching you paint. I was shouting at the screen "SALT IT!" when you were wondering if you should or not, haha. So glad you did & thank you for this beautiful moment in time; it has been a wonderful inspiration for a robe I plan on making.

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

Thanks for your uplifting comment! You made me smile!

[@ThePhantazmya]

Very cool. I was kind of thinking it might have been interesting if the salt was strategically layed out in certain areas, maybe a wave pattern, so that some areas had the texture and some were plain.

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

Yes, that can be a cool effect too. You can do circles, swirls, stripes etc...

[@許競]

Excuse Me, 1.what is the effect of brushing before painting? 2.And when the painting is finished,what are the scattered particles and what are their effects. Thank you

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

Hi, if you read the video description that is posted directly under the video there is a detailed description that will answer both of your questions and has links as well. Good luck!

[@pinkysfunhouse1058]

you are incredible! i can see you working through your higher self and it's truly breathtaking =] your art is appreciated immensely!

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

Thanks so much! 🌹💕🙏

[@rosangelaferreira564]

😮lindo

[@jyotibharatwal4523]

❤❤ Hello Ma'am I like both salted and unsalted both😊😊❤❤. Can you tell me which. colours you used in scarfs and firstly you what liquid apply before the colours ?

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

Thank you. All of the information about the products I used and the links for them are below the video in the video description area. Since this video is six years old and I no longer paint on silk I don’t remember what colors I used. I will say that I used to mix all my own colors though.

[@franswey2]

I enjoyed this video very much. I love silk painting and wish I had the space to do it myself. I’m happy watching you create your beautiful artwork. I love the salt technique, I’ve used it on my watercolor paintings. I don’t think you can ever go wrong listening to and relying on your inter voice. This will be a beautiful scarf 🧣!

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

Thank you Fran! I haven’t painted scarves in a while, I need to get back to it at some point. Fun process.

[@franswey2]

And you have your beautiful studio to play in! (It looks like too much fun to call it work!) I’ll look forward to your new scarves and silk paintings, they are all so beautiful.

[@airaa4684]

Hello, May I know what are the materials that have been used to paint the scarf? What was the first thing that u put on the scarf? Thank u so much! ❤

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

All of your questions are answered below the video along with links to where I purchased the items.

[@PSleem]

Where do you get the stretching frame from? I want to do a large piece that is 52" wide by 4 yards long.

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

My husband used to make them for me. This video is from 2017 and I no longer paint on silk but back when I did Susan Louise Moyer used to make and sell a really versatile high quality stretcher system. You might try looking her up.

[@MoniqueBourgeois]

Beautiful scarves!

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

Thank you!

[@minasadventures5123]

love this, so professional. I worked on a similar project but it came in a box!

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

Thank you!

[@kathleencasey7961]

So relaxing watching your videos. Do you teach classes?

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

Sorry, I no longer paint on silk due to health issues.

[@GanusjaFarmerJohn]

Hi Linda, i enjoyed your video. For the salt to work, silk has to be wet. I did not votice that you kept all of it wet. Iscthe dilutant helping with extending 5he time of wetness? Thank you.

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

You do not want your silk wet when you apply the salt! You want it damp but not soaking wet. A big mistake that novice silk painters make is having their silk too wet when they apply the salt. The dilutant does extend wet time but I didn’t like how it diluted the color so I never used it again.

[@zewdae8847]

originally i was rooting for no salt but actually i quite like with the salted effect,, your scarves are so lovely

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

Thanks very much!

[@Artandcraft-v4h]

What thing u apply first on cloth with sponge brus plz tell me

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

The first thing that I put on the silk was dilutant. I explain all about it in the description below the video along with links on where you can purchase it.

[@atmynguoivietvatinanguyen5321]

Love your art work. Thanks for sharing

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

Thank you very much!

[@dt6029]

Do you use a water thickener? And what paints do you use? If they are acrylics, how do you dilute them?

[@lmarcille9992]

Hi D T, Sorry I don’t know what a water thickener is but all of the information about the products I’m using in the video and link to where you can purchase them are listed below the video. If you don’t see all of the information listed click on the little link that says “More” and the rest of the information will pop up. The dyes are fiber reactive steam set French dyes made by Dupont, all the supplies that I used are listed there. I hope that helps.

[@dt6029]

@@lmarcille9992 Hi again. Do you use carrageenan in the water ? From where can i buy ? What is the price ?

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

@@dt6029 Hi, I do not use carregeean with the Dupont eyes. I only add the Dupont dilutant to the dyes I buy the dyes and silk from Dharma Trading in California, USA

[@susanmcmillan1548]

I see your large frame is adjustable. Do you know where I can order one that size? 1:02

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

My husband made all of mine, but he doesn’t make them to sell.

[@kechiebridge4493]

Wow....l love your work!!!! Thanks for sharing and inspiring me. Looking forward to more tutorials from you!!♡

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

Thank you!

[@renellaprimeaux7605]

kechie bridge n hh

[@judychurchill294]

Hi loved this video. Your scarves are beautiful. Can you please share what colours you used

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

I use Dupont dyes and I mix my own colors. This video is from 2017 so I don't remember the colors I mixed that day.

[@judychurchill294]

Thanks. I also use Dupont dyes but have not tried mixing colours, will give it a go.

[@James69Holden]

Many thanks for this informative video! How long does it take after painting to put the salt on it? How long should the salt be left on it?

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

It depends on how high the humidity is. If there is a lot of moisture in the air or the silk is very heavily wet with dye you need to let some of the moisture evaporate before adding the salt. You do not want it to be completely dry when you add the salt though. You leave the salt on the silk until it is completely dry.

[@ArtofSilkPainting]

I put the salt on as soon as possible after the dye, unless the dye is puddled on (then I give it a few seconds to dissipate) and leave the salt on until the dye dries.

[@ckingclosur]

Wow Linda this is awesome work you do lol I was looking for hand painted fishing lures and I came across this clip but let me tell you that you have a class ,wow what a wonderful art work . I have a question if you don't mind and that is about the start when you applied diluted something !!?? what is that thing you brushed before you started the red paint . finally you got me as a new subscriber

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

Thank you cKing_closure! The first clear liquid that I put onto the silk was the dilutant. The dilutant I used is made by Dupont. It helps the dye spread when covering large areas with dye with out leaving streaks. It is not really necessary when painting a scarf, I was just experimenting with it in this video to see if it had any effect on the spread of the dye. The red dye that I applied on top of the dilutant was a Dupont dye. Here is a link to where you can purchase the dilutant: www.dharmatrading.com/dyes/dupont-silk-dyes-thinner-dilutant.html

[@pouponcrazycat5987]

I too love Dupont Dyes, but its more vibrant than any other colors But when I teach a class I show them the less expensive to see if they really like doing this. Not everyone wants to do all this work. I start off with Jacquard Green label which is diluted in 4 oz bottles then all you need to get and buy is a medium sized DYE SET only for Jacquard Green Label. After you place all your dyes on your silk or wool, then you let is stand for 2 days then you dye set it with cold water. Then you iron the silk and its ready to go.. I also use various other colors and other guttas, but only working with jacquard green label for a class. When I am not doing a class I work with Dupont, Sennielier and Procion which are more intense colors and they MUST be steamed and yet I hate doing that too much time consuming.. but its got to be done. If you want a class step by step.. contact me on here or privately message me, I will walk you through. You must buy your own dyes. I buy from Dharma trading in Calif.. www.dharmatrading.com and they will give you instructions, plus if you can not draw yourself, You can use coloring books providing you do not sell your work from the coloring books you use, its all copyrighted material, unless like me I get special permission from the authors and designers to use their artworks then I give them one of my original designs for them to keep.

[@camiloaquino4466]

Love your art. I wish I could do that, could you tell us where you get your silk and dilution material?

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

Thank you. My supplies came from Dharma Trading in Ca.

[@JohnnyArtPavlou]

Very nice!

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

Thanks!

[@lucindagrall3483]

what kind of clips do you use to hold scarf?

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

All of the supplies I use including the Chinese suspension hooks are listed in the description below the video along with links to where you can purchase them from.

[@lesliecottrellsimonds4813]

So happy to have found you, Linda. I am enjoying all your works, and really loving your new work on Instagram. Did you build your own frame for stretching the silk? I've seen one with PVC, but do like using wood.

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

Thanks very much for your kind words. My husband made some wooden stretchers for me but the one I used the most was made by Susan Louise Moyer. You can buy her stretchers online through her website. They are expensive but they’re the best stretchers I found. They are very versatile and you can do many sizes of silk on them.

[@conniemchugh34]

Love your work. What type of silk do you use and where do you purchase it?

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

I use many different kinds of silk habotai, charmuse, jacquard, crepe, chiffon, Devore etc.. I purchase it from Exotic Silks in California.

[@conniemchugh34]

@@BeginnersMind-ArtMind Thank you for the information, I appreciate it.

[@lmarcille9992]

@@conniemchugh34 You're welcome

[@dmbatikabstrakkontemporer2116]

Wow beautiful 👍

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

Thanks

[@carolpowell3396]

Do you use special salt or can you use ordinary sea salt? Also what do you dilute your dyes with? Thank you for a fantastic tutorial.

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

Hi Carol, I use Kosher salt it has larger crystals than table salt. It comes in a big box from the grocery store. I sometimes use Dupont dilutant or rubbing alcohol but honestly most of the time I am in a hurry and just dilute my dyes with water. ;-)

[@yvonneventurelli2676]

Meravigliosa uno spettacolo... Non ho capito quello che metti dalla scatola bianca. Inizio grazieeee Sono in CH Lugano

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

Had trouble understanding you comment but I applied dilutant in the beginning. I didn’t like the way it diluted the colors intensity though.

[@elaba252]

Yay! I was hoping you would salt it! Like the salt effect!

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

;-)

[@msullivan3531]

Salted is gorgeous!

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

Thank you!

[@guilherminaferrerferrer3796]

Legenda isso very good.......

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

Thank You!

[@paulagilsrud3182]

When you use DuPont French dyes does the silk maintain its softness and luster? Is there any rinsing necessary with this technique?

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

Yes, after the 2 to 3 hour steam setting process you need to hand wash the the silk with a gentle detergent to remove the excess surface dye. Once the silk has been steamed and then washed the silks original softness and luster returns. The French steam set dyes do not stiffen the silk at all.

[@arkabiswas7783]

Owo. Awesome. How you tighten the fabric? Please make a tutorial on it. Thank you.

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

I use China clips available from Dharma Trading to stretch the silk onto the wooden stretcher

[@victoriabailey1958]

Beautiful

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

Thank you!

[@picatica]

Hi Linda!In the color, have you added alginate or another thickener? Thank you!

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

No, I have not added a thickener. In fact, I did just the opposite in this video by coating the silk with a diffusent to help the dye spread more quickly. It's something that I no longer do though because it dilutes the color.

[@susanmcmillan1548]

Where can I order the stretchers for the scarf like a 22 x 22 stretcher

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

Sorry, I don’t know. This video is six years old. My husband used to make most of my stretchers, but I don’t paint on silk anymore.

[@myrenaissance]

Where do you sell your silks? I’d love to see them

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

Thank you but this video is from 2017, I no longer do silk painting.

[@thesoloquest6324]

Where did you purchase the frame from?

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

My husband made it for me

[@ReadingThing]

Beautiful work!

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

Thank you!

[@cheyannwashington7383]

whats holding the silk to the frame?

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

Cheyann Washington they are called China clips. There is info about them in the description below the video as well as a link to where you can buy them.

[@venitaclark3490]

I think it was much more pretty after salted. Beautiful work.

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

Thank you!

[@vaishnavinirale7419]

It is just awesome😀😀😀 I loved your work !!!! The way you do it is very creative!! Love from India ...

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

Thank you!

[@trudywade584]

Hi again Linda. What are those hook elastic thingies you use for stretching out your scarves on the wood frame to paint? Where did you get them?

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

Hi Trudy. They are elastic bands connected to China suspension hooks. You can purchase the China hooks here: www.dharmatrading.com/tools/chinese-suspension-hooks.html

[@trudywade584]

Thank you for sharing this with me. When I watch your videos I feel Im having a visit with you in our studios.

[@123oner]

Hi Linda really amazing video, thank you! Can you please tell me, is there a way to keep that intensity of colour on the silk as it is before it's washed/steamed? I'm assuming just very heavy layers of dye with multiple coats? Just for the record, i'd have said no salt, haha

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

If you are using DuPont's French steam set dyes the colors generally appear more vivid after steaming and washing. Some reasons that they may appear less vivid after steaming could be if you use diffuseant on the silk before you apply the dyes, as I did in this in this experiment, or if they were not steamed enough. You can tell if they were not steamed enough if they bleed a lot when you rinse them. Hope that helps.

[@123oner]

@@BeginnersMind-ArtMind Amazing, thank you so much for the info. Have a great day!

[@sunitamaheshwari9517]

Can you please show how to attach the suspension hooks to stretcher bars to paint a scarf. Thanks

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

I just use rubber bands. I put the rubber band through the loop on the China clip and then Loop it around the bar and secure it by passing one and under the other.

[@sunitamaheshwari7128]

@@BeginnersMind-ArtMind Thank you so much! I will try it

[@mollyredfern4685]

what are you brushing on before the ink?

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

It is dilutant all the info is listed in the info below the video

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

I just wanted to add that I use French steam set dyes, Dupont, I don’t use any inks on my scarves. Hope that helps.

[@fariddrawingpainting]

What steam after painting

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

Sorry, I didn’t understand your question?

[@fariddrawingpainting]

@@BeginnersMind-ArtMind What steam/heat after silk fabric painting?

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

@@fariddrawingpainting I don’t understand what you are asking me. If you’re asking me what steamer I use it is a horizontal steamer from Dharma Trading. A link is below the video. I use Dupont Fiber reactive steam set dyes. I just don’t know what you mean by “What steam”. The steam is just boiling water in a silk steamer. Hope that helps.

[@amandakuykendallSHW]

Enjoyed watching your process. I would have voted moderate for salting this one: salted some areas and left others unsalted.

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@trudywade584]

I love your work Linda! I also have chickens and a dog that is deaf and going blind. Im just starting to paint silk scarves and am using alcohol inks. Jacquard Piñata colors. I never steam them. They set really good. What paint or inks do you use?

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

Hi Trudy! I don't think Jacquards alcohol inks are permanent on protein fibers like silk. Jacquard has a special line of dyes (Jacquard Green label and Jacquard red label dyes) that are specifically made for protein fibers like silk. Those dyes are permanent with either steaming or using jacquards dyes set. I use professional steam set French dyes made by Dupont.

[@trudywade584]

Where do you purchase your dues from Linda? I live in Canada.

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

I purchase them from Dharma Trading in California. Same company that I sent you the link for the China suspension hooks from.

[@judichristopher4604]

Linda, I so enjoyed watching this video... I am a newbie when it comes to this medium I noticed you use French Dyes... which are beautiful but very expensive. Do you think it's worth the cost? I truly want to start doing this, but am not sure about which dyes I want. Thank you for your information, and Thank YOU for sharing this video.

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

They are very concentrated so you dilute them with Dupont dilutant and water, that makes them last longer. They are the most vibrant dyes and I used them because I painting landscape paintings on silk. For silk scarves I would suggest starting with Jacquard Silk dyes, they are less expensive and are very good for painting scarves. Also you might want to join the Silk Painters International group on Facebook, there are loads of experienced silk painters there to give advice: facebook.com/groups/silkpainters/

[@judichristopher4604]

Linda, Good to know... Thank you so much for you help. and Thank you for sharing your Beautiful Silk Paintings... I am so excited... One last question... Where do you get the French Dyes? ... and you are right... the colors are vibrant... That was my fist choice.

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

I buy them from Dharma Trading. The link is above in the video description. Good luck!

[@judichristopher4604]

Oh.... Fantastic... I can get everything I need from Dharma Trading. Thank you for all your help...

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

Yes Dharma Trading is awesome!

[@GanusjaFarmerJohn]

Hi, what paint/dye do you use? Thank you.

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

All of the information and links to the products that I used in the video are listed below the video in the video description area. Just click the more link to see all of that information and links. I stopped painting on silk about five years ago.

[@ildikoradnai2864]

Dear Linda - please, tell me, what are you up to the stretched scarf first?

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

I'm sorry I don't understand your question, "what are you up to the stretched scarf first?" There is information in the video description below the video as well as links that may help answer your question.

[@Cjiscj777]

Have you ever done a bellydance veil? I'm looking to learn how to dye those in different ways as well.

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

No, sorry. I don’t dye silks that large.

[@Professor__B]

Where did you get the racks?

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

My husband made them. Hope you enjoyed the video.

[@robertavickers4178]

I love your puppy, can you feature him on a video?

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

This video was made over four years ago and sadly our dog Bilbo has passed away.

[@omayracortes7339]

Hello this is beautiful! Where do you get the wooden piece to hold the silk?

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

I think you mean the stretcher frame, my husband makes them for me.

[@jyotibharatwal4523]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

💕

[@AnestaSL]

Very nice. Can you please tell me from where I can get those hooks for stretching the fabric to the frame? Thanks for sharing your wonderful work.

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

Thank you Anesta! You can purchase the China hooks here: www.dharmatrading.com/tools/chinese-suspension-hooks.html

[@AnestaSL]

Thank you Linda. So kind of you.

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

You are very welcome!

[@nazishfaisal1114]

What have u applied before paints

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

DuPont dilutant. All of the materials I use are listed in the video description below the video. I don’t use the dilutent anymore because it dilutes the color too much for my taste.

[@momspantry5]

Hello what did u apply on start

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

Everything that I use in my videos is listed below the video in the description area. Just click the more link to drop down the video description.

[@jyotibharatwal4523]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

👍🏼

[@etm567]

Did you make your stretchers, and what did you use to grab the silk, to hold it to the stretchers, without damaging it?

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

Hi Again Ellen, My husband made my stretchers. The hooks are special claw like hooks made for silk, they are called China suspension hooks and are incredibly sharp. You can damage the silk if you stretch it too tightly or attach the hooks to very taught silk when it is wet but if you allow a slight amount of play they will not damage it. here is a link to where they can be purchased: www.dharmatrading.com/tools/chinese-suspension-hooks.html

[@pouponcrazycat5987]

you can buy stretcher bars from any craft or frame dept if you have a hobby lobby you need four of them, I usually buy these sizes 8, 12, 15, 22, 24, 35 38, so that if I need to stretch my silk suppose my silk is 8x12.. then I use on each end 8 on the sides 12... so I have enough, if you buy this way you can have any sizes you need. to hold them now I put on tack pins on my scarfs that have edges sewn, so it is taught.to help it not come off the stretcher bars. I have tried what Linda Did, for some reason they do not stay on very well, they slip off.

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

Poupon Crazy Cat, Sorry I wasn't able to understand your comment on my video but the stretchers I use are adjustable so there is no need for different sizes and multiple pieces that need to be assembled and changed. One stretcher can stretch many scarf sizes so it saves a lot of extra work and room in the studio. I can honestly say that in 20 years of silk painting using Chinese suspension hooks I have never had any issues with them.

[@Maevic-fg3fm]

Omg salt is game changer. Do it!!

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

I think this video is like seven years old, but I did use the salt lol.

[@traceyb8771]

Sooooo beautiful

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

Thank you !

[@sarojkumaridrawingclasses4019]

Awesome my friend I like it 😊😊👌👌

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

Thank you very much!

[@glitter2glaze21]

He is protecting yawl from a chicken attack! Good boy!!!

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

You were paying attention! :-D

[@Maevic-fg3fm]

What is the paint medium ?

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

I don’t use paint, I use fiber reactive, steam-set dyes. After the dyes are applied, the silk is steamed in a special steamer for a few hours to bind the molecules of the dye with the molecules of the silk.

[@shawak]

Hi, many thanks for the video, really very beautiful, may I ask, what was the first clear clear that you put down,I could not catch the word.

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

Hi Shawak, Thanks for checking out my video. The first clear layer was Dupont Dilutant concentrate mixed half and half with water. Here is a link to the product at Dharma Trading. www.dharmatrading.com/dyes/dupont-silk-dyes-thinner-dilutant.html

[@richardfrase8179]

shawak jemi Hansotia 6

[@jyotibharatwal4523]

🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

👍🏼

[@Pro123-s7h]

At the beginning use water? Am i correct

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

No, the directions, and the products that I used are below the video in the video description area. Just click the. “More” link to drop down the video description. Having said that, I never did use the dilutant again after this video because it made the dyes too light for my taste.

[@Pro123-s7h]

@@BeginnersMind-ArtMind thankyou ❤

[@christinelamprecht7172]

I love the salt affect. Can you dilute with alcohol?

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

Christine Lamprecht yes, the Dupont dyes can be diluted with a mixture of alcohol and water or with DuPont's dilutant.

[@sholiCrafts]

I really like the salt effect

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

Thank you Sherril

[@soniasharmin1331]

What colour is this ,,would you pls tell me

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

Ah, that is a difficult question because I mixed my own colors for this scarf and there are many colors intermingling with each other. Sorry that I don't have names of premixed colors to give you.

[@remithetalkingrat]

What about a partial salting?

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

Yes, you can salt only certain areas of your silk. You can even use the salt to create a specific design in areas.

[@Gamms2003]

what do you use to attach the silk = stretch it? Are they pins or what? Do you sell them?

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

Hi Gamms2003, The blue claw-like hooks are called Chinese Suspension Hooks. I do not sell them but you can purchase the China hooks here: www.dharmatrading.com/tools/chinese-suspension-hooks.html

[@REKSOSTUDIO]

Very good

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

Thank you!

[@amsii20]

What are you applying on this silk piece that white bottle???

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

Course salt

[@rosanasiqueira3806]

Maravilhoso!!!! Parabéns!!!

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

Thank you!

[@marvinperez8624]

which salt is used ?

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

I use Kosher baking salt. It has larger crystals

[@dorothygutman5607]

What is a dilutent?

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

It dilutes the dye helping it to spread evenly

[@daviddeflorencio2731]

yes on the salt thanks for sharing

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

Thanks! :-)

[@emilyturner3549]

Do you salt it when its dry or still wet?

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

Salt it when it is wet

[@emilyturner3549]

Thank you !

[@lwarteman]

What is the diluting please?

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

I used Dupont Dilutant. It helps the dye spread in large areas with out leaving streaks. Here is a link to where you can purchase it: www.dharmatrading.com/dyes/dupont-silk-dyes-thinner-dilutant.html

[@reginarodriguez-martin4928]

Was rooting for no salt

[@BeginnersMind-ArtMind]

Oh dear, well It’s good to keep a selection of both on hand since people’s taste varies.