Raised soft features.
Silk painting with velvety effect.

This paint has been specially developed for silk fabrics to give a unique and incredibly soft velvety feel. Marabu-Velvet Touch is a water based, opaque velvet effect paint and is suitable for light and dark-coloured silk fabrics. The impression of a Dévoré look can be produced without requiring a lot of time. In combination with Marabu-Stencils and Marabu-Design Stamps, beautiful creations can be achieved. The range of colours has almost universal application and co-ordinates perfectly with any Marabu-Silk- and Marabu-Silk Color shade. Working with toning colours can be just as attractive as working with strong contrasts. Stencilling, free painting and printing are easy to do with Marabu-Velvet Touch.

Here’s how it’s done:
Marabu-Velvet Touch can be applied on dry silk painted with Marabu-Silk or on silk dyed with Marabu-Silk Color and on untreated silk fabrics.

Use in combination with Marabu-Silk:
Paint Marabu-Silk on the silk as desired or prime the whole area of the silk fabric. After drying, Marabu-Velvet Touch can be applied in different techniques (see Tips & Ideas). Afterwards allow to dry thoroughly and fix at the same time as Marabu-Silk following the instructions.

Use in combination with Marabu-Silk Color:
First dye the silk fabric with Marabu-Silk Color following the instructions. Then stretch the washed and ironed silk fabric onto a smooth surface, stretch the silk fabric evenly with masking tape and paint with Marabu-Velvet Touch in the desired technique (see Tips & Ideas). Afterwards fix according to the instructions.

Fixing:
Marabu-Velvet Touch is fixed by ironing or in the oven after drying (approx. 6 hours). Your design can even be fixed in one single process when you also use Marabu-Silk or Marabu-Contours & Effects besides Marabu-Velvet Touch.

Set the iron to cotton temperature and iron for 2-3 min. from reverse side (30 x 30 cm per area), through a thin cotton cloth, by constantly moving the iron.
or: The silk is fixed for approx. 8 min. at 150°C in a pre-heated oven. We recommend laying the silk onto baking paper to avoid unwelcome scorches. This fixing method is not suitable for large silks.

Marabu-Velvet Touch is wash- and dry-clean resistant after fixing. Clean brushes and other equipment with water immediately after use. Stir and lightly shake before use.