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
“In this lesson. we'll review the final steps for our dyeing: washing. drying. and ironing. We'll start with the post-dye washing. After 48 hours. with your canvas dry. you need to rinse off the carrageenan and remove the gelatinous residue. Visually. it's not very evident. but once the fabric no longer feels slimy. it's ready. You can hang it to dry or lay it flat on a table. To iron. wait until the fabric is dry and turn it inside out. Steaming is easy. but with regular irons. always iron on the reverse. No need for an extra cloth; just ensure it's inside out for direct ironing. No need to...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Marbled Fabric
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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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