刺绣-Silk-Painting.pptVIP

Gutta Resist A resist is a substance that halts the spreading of dye or paint as an outline, or preserves the original color of the fabric in a shape or design. Examples of Student Art: Drawing and Painting Ms. Voigt Silk painting is a hybrid art form that fuses the styles of Chinese ink painting, Indonesian batiks, and Japanese Kimono art. Chinese Silk Painting, Song Dynasty The Chinese have used silk as a support for painting for over 2,500 years! Chinese Silk Painting, 403 BCE What is Silk? What is Silk? Silk is a natural protein fiber that can be made into textiles. It is obtained from cocoons made by the larvae of the mulberry silkworm Each cocoon yields 1000 yards of silk filament – several filaments are combined to make silk yarn Silk has been highly sought after for centuries due to its luxurious feel, elegant luster, and beautiful drape. Silk has a beautiful drape and a rich feel Silk is the strongest natural fiber – for its weight, it is stronger than steel Silk can absorb 30x its weight in water Silk is warmer than wool in the winter and keeps the body cool in the summer 1. Silk Habotai Fabrics Also known as china silk this is the classic silk fabric you see used in a variety of projects. Habotai silk fabric has a soft, lustrous, and supple hand. It has a smooth surface and lends itself to most painting techniques. 2. Crepe de Chine Fabrics Has a slightly crinkled texture with a gentle, graceful drape and very soft hand. Usually, Crepe de Chine has a more Matte finish. It comes in various weights and colors. 3. Charmeuse This is the Rolls-Royce of silks. It has a muted crepe on one side and shimmery satin on the other. It has a firm, soft, supple hand and a luxuriously heavy drape. Dyes and paints show an intensity of color and richness on this fiber. Charmeuse enhances all types of painting techniques. Types of silk Dyes vs. Paints The difference: * Dyes, when set, actually chemically bond with the fiber. As a result, the h