[Jewelry making - Article 00052] - Re: [Orchid] Stretching silk

[E. Luther]

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>      I almost always dye my silk (with Ritt dye>

    Ritt is for cotton.  Silk should be dyed with an acid dye.  You can
    buy them at better art stores, such as Pearl Art and Craft, or order
    from Dharma Trading Co. or ProChemical and Dye. 
    www.dharmatrading.com 

    You can then heat set by steaming or using a microwave, but if you
    use a microwave, it must be one that you no longer use for food. 

Elaine Luther
Chicago area, Illinois, USA
Certified PMC Instructor
eluther AT copper.net

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