▶︎ Course: How to Steam Hand-painted Silk with a Bamboo Steamer
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This Bamboo Steamer Course for silk artists is released several times each year.
If the date you see on the screen has already passed, please do let me know and I will update it to next date available - thank you! :-)
How is this Course presented?
- on Day #1, the Student will have access to downloadable PDFs and an Overview Video
- from Day #2 the Student will have access to the remaining Video Tutorials
Who is this Course for?
This Course is for silk artists painting on silk using steam-set silk dyes (dyes which absolutely require steaming).
- Bamboo steamers are used on a stove top, and this technique is suitable for small pieces of silk, or a small scarf.
Large scarves and larger pieces of silk which need to be folded can end up with permanent creases, so this technique is not suitable for larger silk pieces.
We will evaluate the width of the silk and the width of the Bamboo Steamer
What is the Goal of this Course?
Our goal is to ensure that the hand-painted silk colours become bright and vibrant after steaming, as the steaming "sets" the colours which also become wash-fast and permanent.
Which silk dye is recommended?
I only use steam-set Silk Dyes from reputable brands.
Many of these are French brands, because I learned to paint on silk in Paris, France in the 1980s.
Doing research on silk dyes and which ones require steam-setting is a great place to start. To find out how reliable the steam-setting is, I do more research online and look for the brand name, the words "steam set" and "problem", or "disaster", to find out if anyone has written a negative review or comment online or in groups (on Facebook etc).
This helps narrow down the brands to use.
Is this steaming technique suitable for many yards or metres of silk?
No. This technique is suitable for steaming a few scarves and smaller items, depending on the size of the bamboo steamers.
For many yards or metres of silk, this small bamboo option is NOT recommended. Instead, I recommend using a horizontal stove-top steamer or a vertical steamer, both of which can hold many yards or metres of hand-painted silk.
PS - this is something to make you smile :-)
In the Course we'll be looking at :
- the properties of two different types of silk
- preparing the silk for steaming
- setting up the steamer for maximum results
- techniques for fitting the silk projects in the steamer
- the process when the steaming is completed
- washing and ironing the silk.
Included in the Course:
- A downloadable PDF Checklist of the step-by-step process to make sure you don't miss anything out.
- A Series of Video Tutorials which can be watched 24 hours per day, with no expiry.
- An Ebook covering all the steps covered, for those who also like to read the instructions as well as watching them on video (and if the Ebook is printed, it can also be written on with notes, insights, highlights etc.)
- Direct links to supplies and resources.
- A Video of silk painting inspirations.
Using Bamboo Steamers for Hand-painted Silk painted with steam-set Silk Dyes
Optional Extra
Silk Swatch Booklets (available to buy):
- Booklet of Six Silk Swatches 3x4"/7.5x10cm each
- each one clearly labelled with the name/type of silk
- laminated cover to protect the silk
- shipped via airmail postage (cost of Shipping depends on the Country)
- details for purchase are inside the Course.
Course Trainer
Hi, I'm Teena Hughes and I've been painting on silk and teaching students around the world since the early 1980s in France. I'd love to help you learn this technique for steam-setting small pieces of silk, when you don't have time to set up your larger silk steamer.
If you'd like to connect with me and ask any questions, please pop over to my website:
See you on the inside of the Course! I'm looking forward to sharing all my tips with you, to help you learn a new technique.
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