Silk Painting Techniques
Silk preparation
A course by Desedamas , Textile Artists and Artisans
About the video: Silk preparation
Overview
“Now we will see how to prepare the silk to start painting. We will also make a short introduction to the different types of silk so that you can choose the one that best suits your tastes.”
In this video lesson Desedamas addresses the topic: Silk preparation, which is part of the Domestika online course: Silk Painting Techniques. Learn all the basics to create your own silk designs.
Partial transcription of the video
“I'm going to tell you a lot about silk. Silk is a fantastic material. Indeed. it's nature's privilege. The sole fiber sourced directly from silkworms. This unique material is spun directly from nature. Unlike other fabrics which require spinning whether of cotton or wool. this special fiber emerges already in long threads that are incredibly lengthy. typically ranging between one and one and a half kilometers per strand. to give you an idea. Although it's very thin. it's very strong. And there are many legends. In resources. I've left some fun stories about silk that can entertain you and a...”
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Course summary for: Silk Painting Techniques
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Craft -
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DIY, Fashion Design, Painting, Textile Design, Textile Dyeing
Desedamas
A course by Desedamas
Sisters Cecilia and Mercè González, founders of craft and textile art workshop Desedamas, started their silk painting journey by teaching themselves the technique as a hobby and also because of its therapeutic qualities. The two come from vastly different professional backgrounds: Cecilia is a trained technical draftsperson, and Mercè, a chemical engineer.
In the year 2000 they decided to turn their passion into a way of life and began to sell their work at craft fairs throughout Spain. In 2006, they began to combine silk with textile art, painting silk for patchwork pieces and working with specific techniques. They currently work in equal measure between craft and textile art, and also share their knowledge with others through different forms of training. In 2013, they both earned the Maestras Artesanas (Master Craftsperson) diploma.
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