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.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.Monotype technique on silk

This printing technique produces unintentional and sophisticated results: unique and changing pictures and effects are achieved with each print - whether freehand or with the help of a pattern.

Here`s how it`s done:

1. Paint the motif with Marabu Velvet Touch, Marabu Contours & Effects or thickened Marabu Silk on a painting base. While doing so a pattern can be put under the transparent base. For monotype technique, it doesn't matter whether you paint precisely. Particularly beautiful effects can be obtained with Marabu Velvet Touch.

2. Draw the desired pattern into the paint using a rubber brush or similar.

3. Place the painted side of the base onto the silk fabric painted with Marabu Silk, dyed with Marabu Silk Color or onto the white silk fabric.

4. Carefully lift the base off, and it's finished!

5. If desired, fine details can be directly added with the liner or with a brush.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.

Blocking with thickened Marabu Silk

Once dry, thickened Marabu Silk will block the (not thickened) Marabu Silk paints like an outline. Mix Marabu Silk with Marabu Thickener as usual (ratio 1:1). Stretch the silk across a hard surface and use the thickened paint to draw lines or for stencilling (see masking technique on silk). Allow everything to dry thoroughly. Use a synthetic brush to let the non-thickened Marabu Silk glide towards the patterns and embellishments, taking care not to use too much paint. Work rapidly to prevent dried edges.Tone-on-tone creations

Apply Marabu Silk as a base coat and after drying stamp or stencil with thickened Marabu Silk paint in the same colour. The design will appear one shade darker and creates a great tone-on-tone effect.