Please read directions carefully before starting
Setasilk works as a traditional silk paint and is great for sun printing. Setasilk is
ready to use on all fabrics, even on synthetic blends, goes on smoothly and does not
change the hand of the fabric. For permanence, heat set with a dry iron. It is important
to sample before working on large projects. For additional information visit our web site
at www.prochemical.com.
Supplies Equipment Procedure 1. Stretch your fabric in an embroidery hoop, over artist stretcher
bars, or a cardboard box. Use masking tape to secure the fabric tightly. 2. Moisten the stretched fabric with water using a foam brush. 3. Apply Setasilk directly from the bottle with foam brushes. Dabbing
the color on your fabric creates cloud-like shapes. Long brush strokes produce smooth
color. Dilute with Setasilk thinner or water for pale shades. 4. While the surface of your fabric is still wet, gently place your
objects on the fabric. 5. For starburst effects, sprinkle salt on the painted wet fabric. 6. Place your stretched fabric outdoors in the sun or under an
infra-red heat lamp, until dry. 7. Once the fabric is dry, remove your objects and brush off the salt.
Your fabric is now printed and ready to heat set. Heat setting your fabric Allow your fabric to dry completely. Then iron the reverse side of the fabric for at
least 3 to 4 minutes. Set your iron to the temperature that is best suited for your fabric
type. Use a press cloth between the fabric and your iron. Washing After heat setting, it is recommended that you wait at least 48 hours before washing or
dry cleaning your fabric. © Copyright 2002
Setasilk
Objects to use to make your images : pressed leaves, buttons. lace, lentils, rice,
stencils, etc.
Embroidery hoop, artist stretcher bars, or a cardboard or plastic box or container
Masking tape
Plastic cups
1" foam brushes
Starburst Salt or table salt
Sunshine, infra-red or heat lamp
This very simple process allows you to create images on the your cloth. Use anything that
is fairly flat and not too 3-dimensional to create your images. Favorite objects are
pressed leaves, buttons, lace, rice and lentils.