Dabbing, broad coverage

Dab on the glass paint on for ultra-fine areas with a delicate application. Lightly dab on the paint using the Marabu Stencilling Sponge, wait for a short time and stencil over again without paint, thereby avoiding air bubbles. You can also use several colours for stencilling.Stamping technique on silk

Modern silk painting on a firm support makes it possible to use stamps on silk.

Here`s how it`s done:
1. Stretch the silk onto a firm support as described.
2. Apply some paint - Marabu Velvet Touch, Marabu Contours & Effects or Marabu Silk in combination with Marabu Silk Thickener - onto an even surface (e.g. paper plate) and roll it out smoothly using a paint roller. Do not use too much paint otherwise the fine spaces in the stamp will get blocked up with paint.
3. Then press the Marabu Design Stamp into the paint, motif side down. Check that the motif is completely covered with paint. Carefully add more using the paint roller, if necessary.
4. You can now stamp on silk painted with Marabu Silk, silk dyed with Marabu Silk Color or on untreated silk fabrics. Press the stamp lightly and evenly onto the silk (approx. 10-15 sec.) so that the paint really seeps into the silk. If necessary, try the first stamp print on a test surface and press into the paint again.Colour flows on silk

Great blends of colour in Marabu Silk are produced with the help of paint rollers and kitchen roll.

Here`s how it`s done:

1. Stretch the silk onto a firm support with the help of Marabu Silk Easy Fix as described.

2. Dispense the chosen Marabu Silk shades into containers which are big enough to soak the paint rollers well. Using the rollers apply the shades in broad stripes next to each other. Work very quickly to avoid hard colour edges.

3. Now blend the shades into each other using the soft end of the paint roller.

4. Then roll the shades into each other by pressing firmly. A hard rubber roller can also be used instead of a paint roller. Remove surplus paint from the paint roller in between applications with kitchen paper.

5. When the desired result is achieved, allow Marabu Silk to dry and then remove it from the base.

6. Finally add accents with the desired paint and technique and fix all together after drying following the instructions.Stencilling technique on silk

Add new highlights with versatile stencils from Marabu. There is nothing in the way of stencilling on silk on a firm support!

Here`s how it`s done:

1. Stretch the silk onto a firm support as described.

2. Spray stencil with Marabu Silk Easy Fix, Marabu Adhesive Spray or Marabu Fix-it and allow to dry briefly. Place it in the chosen position and firmly press onto the silk painted with Marabu Silk, dyed with Marabu Silk Color or onto the white silk fabric. Cover the stencils with kitchen paper to make it easy to smooth out the paint.

3. Do not use too much paint: When painting with Marabu Velvet Touch, Marabu Contours & Effects and thickened Marabu Silk using a stencilling brush, dab off surplus paint onto scrap paper first. When you work with a paint roller, roll the paint out smoothly onto a paper plate, for example, before stencilling. This prevents excess paint from getting under the stencil.

4. Remove the stencil when still wet.

5. The stencil can be re-used several times when sprayed just once with Marabu Silk Easy Fix, Marabu Adhesive Spray or Marabu Fix-it. After completion, rinse stencil under cold water.Masking technique on silk

Striped patterns on silk can be achieved without outlines: mask all areas not to be painted with adhesive tape. To obtain exact stripes even for large pieces, measure and mark the desired width at each side first. Then paint in with thickened Marabu Silk, Marabu Contours & Effects or Velvet Touch using a paint roller or stencilling brush. Do not use too much paint.
Then allow to dry and mask stripes again or continue working with stencils and stamps. Remove the adhesive tape when still wet, then allow to dry.

TIP: Start from the middle when removing the adhesive tape. Carefully lift the tape and tear it sideways. This prevents the area of painted silk from lifting up.Dabbing, broad coverage

Dab on the porcelain paint for ultra-fine areas with a delicate application. Lightly dab on paint using the Marabu Stencilling Sponge, wait for a short time and stencil over again without paint, thereby avoiding air bubbles. You can also use several colours for stencilling. Dabbed on glass, Marabu Porcelain creates a terrific frosted effect.