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Roberta 06-11-2012 05:11 AM

Source for plain silk scarves?
 
I saw a fantastic technique using chisle Sharpies in various colors and plain old rubbing alchol that is sprayed on the colors causing it to run and make beautiful patterns. They showed it being used on plain white silk scarves and I wondered if anyone knows a source for buying multiples of those at a reasonable price. I also wondered if you couldn't do this on plain white material and make some beautiful home dyes for quilting. Not sure if the color would hold up though.

nycquilter 06-11-2012 05:15 AM

dharmatrading.com has many clothing, scarf, etc. blanks for dyeing. I've been ordering from them for years and years and am a very happy customer.

CarrieC 06-11-2012 05:18 AM


Originally Posted by nycquilter (Post 5280741)
dharmatrading.com has many clothing, scarf, etc. blanks for dyeing. I've been ordering from them for years and years and am a very happy customer.

ME too! I love Dharma

dunster 06-11-2012 05:38 AM

I've been told that dyes don't spread as nicely in cotton as in silk, so although you could try the technique your results would probably be less spectacular. Would love to see what you make.

Silver Needle 06-11-2012 08:29 PM

Sound pretty. Nice scarves aren't always easy to find. I wear hats all the time and I use scarves as hat bands to change them up.

jaciqltznok 06-11-2012 10:17 PM

what exactly SETS the color? Sharpie is not that permanent..and silk is fussy about dye setting in it..it is NOT easy to set...

Holice 06-12-2012 03:19 AM

do a search under "clothing blanks" lots of sites pop up

Roberta 06-13-2012 07:50 AM

Thanks to all who replied
 
I posted a few days ago looking for a source for plain silk scarves for dyeing. Thanks so much to all who responded and I did find and order them from Dhama.


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