Introduction to Marbled Fabric
Drying and subsequent washing
A course by Carla Qua , Textile Designer
About the video: Drying and subsequent washing
Overview
“To let the canvas dry, freshly marbled, you can hang it or extend it, no matter if it is the sun in the shade. Then you must allow 24 hours to pass before rinsing with cold water and ironing on the back side of the dyeing side.”
In this video lesson Carla Qua addresses the topic: Drying and subsequent washing, which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to Marbled Fabric. Learn artisanal dyeing techniques and draw on water to create unique patterns.
Partial transcription of the video
“Drying and subsequent washing U4_L5 In this lesson we will review the last steps for dyeing, which is washing, drying and ironing. Washed We will start with washing after dyeing. Since you waited 48 hours and your canvas is dry, you just have to rinse the carrageenan and remove the gelatinous residue. Visually it is not so obvious, but when you do not feel The viscous feeling on the fabric is ready. You can dry it hanging or flat on a table. Drying For ironing you just have to wait for the fabric to dry and iron it on the back. This is steamer and there is not much problem, but in normal pl...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Marbled Fabric
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Category
Craft -
Areas
DIY, Fashion Design, Fine Arts, Textile Design, Textile Dyeing
Carla Qua
A course by Carla Qua
Multidisciplinary and experimental textile designer who lives and works in Mexico City. She studied design at art school and specialized in textile, graphic, and industrial design through various workshops.
From her textile laboratory, she collaborates on different design projects in various fields, such as furniture, fashion, art direction, accessories, textile packaging, and interior design. Working with Rococó, Sandra Weil, Avocet Jewelry, Claudia Pepper, Flaminguettes, Paraiba Beachwear, Amandina, Ayres, Allegra, among others, has greatly enriched her work.
She teaches workshops and courses on experimental textiles, using natural dyes and marbling. She is the creative director and artisan at Agnes Tintorería, a sustainable brand that creates simple garments made from organic fibers and natural dyes using ancient techniques such as dipping and marbling.
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