How to Mount a Silk Painting on a Canvas

[@AmyDoodle100]

Thank you for making this! I love leaving my silks free hanging. I want anyone who comes along to look and know they're painted silk. But not everyone likes that look, so I've been working out and finding different ways to mount the paintings.

[@CarrieWrightSilk]

That is precisely why I started finding ways to frame things without losing the quality of the silk! Thank you for watching and you’re welcome!

[@dianemurray680]

Love your video, I am very new at this and love it. Would I be able to just tack the silk to a frame rather then a canvas. Thanks Diane

[@CarrieWrightSilk]

Thank you! I believe you can do this, but silk is so transparent that you’ll likely want something behind your silk so that you have even color against the wall. When I hang large banners, for example, If they aren’t against a light color wall, the color of the wall will affect the tone in the art.

[@maritzanewman881]

Hi Carrie, this is a great video. Thanks for sharing this information. I love this way of framing the silk.

[@CarrieWrightSilk]

You’re welcome and thank you for the kind comment!

[@maranatha713]

Thank you for the informative video. Can I employ a finely rolled, hemmed Habotai 8 silk scarf, painted directly without incorporating any non-flowing liquid, and then mount it on canvas in the same manner you demonstrated? Or is it necessary to use a heavier silk for this process?

[@CarrieWrightSilk]

Thanks for your question. For lighter weight silks like you describe, I find it best to attach a heavier binding at the edge of the silk so that you’re not needing to staple through the silk. Staples can pull and tear lighter silk!

[@maranatha713]

@@CarrieWrightSilk Thank you 🙏

[@JuneBradham]

I am using silk. on a multi media art piece over painted canvas. What would you recommend for the "glue" to attach to the canvas?

[@CarrieWrightSilk]

You might try using Liquitex Matte or Gloss Medium, depending on the finish you want. The product acts like glue and is a favorite among people who collage. Good luck experimenting!

[@donnagagne9836]

Great video but what do you use to prevent fading?

[@CarrieWrightSilk]

Thanks! I don’t worry at all about fading, to be frank. I tell my clients to not hang the piece in direct sunlight, as most everyone is aware. And properly steam set dyes on silk are quite colorfast.

[@maggyaly85]

I enjoyed your work, your vibrant colours..it's gorgeous...luv style 😍

[@CarrieWrightSilk]

Thanks so much! I appreciate the encouragement, especially these days!

[@garg.d.6631]

Amazing #silkartist you are Carrie and thanks for be open mind and share your tips

[@CarrieWrightSilk]

You’re very welcome and thank you!

[@neerascooking5738]

Hi Carrie, I loved this video, thank you so much for showing the process, I had the similar idea but yours is better. Thank you again, I will try this one!

[@CarrieWrightSilk]

Glad it helped you! I’ve started making my own frames since then too- I should make another video, but don’t have the time!

[@kirtisingh9435]

Hi Carrie. I have been following your videos. They are very helpful and useful. Thanks

[@CarrieWrightSilk]

Thank you! I need to get back to making more, but my video editor on my very old computer bit the dust with the latest software update. Time for an upgrade!

[@carolmeldrum5826]

What is the canvas twill tape that you use? How do we know the type of silk?

[@CarrieWrightSilk]

If you go to a fabric store and ask them to show you where the twill tape is, it’ll make sense. I’m not sure how to describe it. It’s just called twill tape. As for type of silk, I’d test your silk with a needle poke. If you can poke a sewing needle along the edge, it should handle stitching the tape to it.

[@119ladyanna]

Hi Carrie. I’m enjoying your videos! Although many are quite blurry. Is there an adjustment you can make in your camera? Thank you!

[@CarrieWrightSilk]

Thanks for watching! Future videos won’t have this problem, and no, there’s nothing I can do about the blurry of the past videos as they are taken/recorded during Facebook Live videos. Their video quality is AWFUL, and I didn’t have the technology available to record them with a separate device.

[@Pamsartplace]

Anti fusion? Missed that. Can you send a link to buy it?

[@CarrieWrightSilk]

www.dharmatrading.com/resists/jacquard-no-flo-primer.html?lnav=resists.html

[@iknowHowie]

Do you use a sewing machine to sew the ribbon to the scarf?

[@CarrieWrightSilk]

Yes, I do! I use a very fine needle and take it slow using a long basting stitch.

[@tapankikani6031]

What is anti fuse it?

[@CarrieWrightSilk]

Look for my video “Silk Painting Basics - No Flow Antifusant” for more info! The process of applying the antifusant is as simple as brushing it onto the surface and waiting for it to dry! Hope that helps!

[@carolmeldrum5826]

When you say you stitch do you physically stitch? Why does this not tear the silk, thanks

[@CarrieWrightSilk]

Yes, physically stitch, with a sewing machine or by hand. If the silk is strong enough there won’t be a problem. I wouldn’t recommend this for something lightweight like chiffon and such.