Silk Painting

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This book covers 12 silk-painting techniques in individual water, spray, salt, sugar, alcohol, wax, gutta, anti-spread, thickener, crayons, pens and sun. Each technique is described in detail with a list of materials, colour photographs and comprehensive instructions. There is an extensive reference section at the end of the book, covering the equipment and materials needed for silk painting, setting up a workroom, brushes and frames, the various methods of fixing dyes, crayons and pens and washing and caring for the finished items.