Dyeing Silk Scarves with Spectra Art Tissue

Tutorial courtesy of Michele Matucheski

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To begin, you just tear the tissue paper into pieces the size you want to use. Then just lay the tissue paper on the scarf. Spray it with water, so that the color migrates from the tissue to the silk. Keep layering the silk with tissue paper and spray it with water.

Make layers of tissue and scarf folds and spray

It doesn't take long ...

Pro-Tip: We suggest adding 1-2 tblsp vinegar to your water to help set the color a bit more

All that color will be transferred to your silk!

In this picture, you can see the "spent" tissue paper next to the newly dyed silk scarf. All the color has migrated to the silk--which is exactly what we wanted to happen.

Let dry and heat-set

Let the silk scarf dry and then heat set the colors. Joanne used a warm dryer for 10 minutes. You could probably also use a warm iron, too.

Wash and enjoy!

That's it! Easy as can be!


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