Featured Artist : Marina Gutierrez |
My name is Marina Gutierrez, and I am a self-taught fiber artist, as well as a Certified Artisan with the Department of Tourism of Puerto Rico. I am the owner of Hand Dyed Silk by Marina.
I have used Dharma Trading products since the first day I started experimenting with silk painting and batik over 15 years ago. Dharma Trading has been my supplier of Procion Fiber Reactive Dyes for my Batik and tie-dyeing, which I do on habotai silk and chiffon silk scarves. To make my silk paintings, I use Pebeo silk dyes on flat crepe and silk charmeuse, using gutta applicator bottles with metal tips to apply the gutta. From Dharma, I get all the chemicals (soda ash fixer, urea, sodium alginate), tools (Tjantings and beeswax, silk stretcher frames) and most of all, the books that I need
I know that I can always review the "techniques" section when in doubt, or call the friendly staff at Dharma Trading for assistance.
Feel free to contact me at my e mail address: marina@handdyedsilkbymarina.com
You can also visit my website at: www.handdyedsilkbymarina.com
Batik
Everything you need to know about Batik: How it's done, getting started, ideas and projects, materials, examples, advanced information and more!
Dharma Fiber Reactive Procion Dyes
This is the #1 best dye we recommend for tie-dye, batik, dye-painting or screening, etc. on cotton, rayon, bamboo, Tencel®, linen and other natural fibers. Also for solid color dyeing and many other techniques!
Tie-Dye
Everything you need to know about Tie-Dye: How it's done, getting started, ideas and projects, materials, examples, advanced information and more!
Habotai Scarves 8mm
Also known as "China Silk", these lightweight and breezy blank scarves are the most popular for dyeing and painting.
Silk Charmeuse Scarves 19.5mm
This is the ultimate in luxury; probably the best scarf you can buy unless you get into the velvets.
Gutta Applicator Bottles With Metal Tips
These are 1/2 ounce squeeze bottles with a special metal tip for applying fine lines of gutta, resist, paint, whatever! 3 sizes.
Soda Ash Fixer
Soda Ash (Pure Dense Sodium Carbonate) is required to 'fix' or 'make permanent' Dharma Fiber Reactive Dyes. Available in 1, 5, 10, and 25 lb. sizes at discount prices.
Urea
Used for tie-dye and direct application dyeing with Fiber Reactive Dyes to yield deeper, brighter colors.
Sodium Alginate Thickener
The most economical thickener for Fiber Reactive Dyes and works as a thickener for other liquids as well, including all liquid Silk Dyes.
Easy Fix Fabric Stretcher Frames & Hooks
Easy to use modular fabric painting frames and stands. Washable, adjustable, just can't be beat!
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