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Hi Shonda,
In the past I have used a modified version of rit dye. I just mix the dye with a small amount of water making it like a smooth paste and working it out on a pallet with a brush. I add just a drop or two of grapeseed oil to make it easy to apply but not too much. The dye adheres to the sinimay and dries without running. I would suggest doing a test sample before actual use. Just a suggestion.
Hello ladies, I am very interested in this also, and have been wondering where to start experimenting! This will save me so much time and expense and I can jump in and start working on the ideas floating around in my head. Many thanks!
Amy
Just thinking about this yesterday! Was trying to figure out what medium I could use to thicken the rit dye and make it more spreadable. You just saved me some experimentation. Thanks!
Could it work being mixed with a little white glue! Would allow a spread ?
Another idea, " sharpie" have fabric pens out, and I have a black one, which is great when you only have white cotton covered wire left and need black.
Test the fabric before using Sharpies and alcohol pens. For instance, I was trying to color rayon/cotton petersham with an alcohol marker and it weirdly separated to many different colors depending on whether the cotton or the rayon was taking up the pigment, if that makes sense.
Tania
Acrylic I already have, it would be perfect.
How do you apply it : brush ? spray ? I guess it would be useful to diluate a little ; what do you think about medium to paint or gesso ?
Could someone post pictures of painted sinamay? I would love to see your projects!
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