Q&A for How to Paint on Silk

Iron it between sheets of newsprint paper without any print on it. Change the paper as needed. If you don't have newsprint available, use normal white paper from your printer.

You can find the dyes at discount department stores, such as Walmart, and you can find the silk at art supply stores, such as Blick Art Materials.

Yes, if the paint is specifically for steam fixing then it must be steam fixed, or you can also purchase iron fix paints which can be fixed by pressing them after they are dry.

You don't have to, however it is recommended just to get rid of any debris that might be on the scarf.

Use a larger frame so that the edge of the material is not touching the silk; you will get a more even distribution of the silk paint.

Rubbing alcohol is also called "isopropanol". If you're in the US you should be able to find it at any grocery store or pharmacy. It's a common household item and is usually used to disinfect.

Yes, but the dye won't absorb unless the embroidery is lighter than the paint/dye and only if the embroidery thread can absorb the dye. Polyester thread will need dye for synthetic fabrics.

You can create a clean line with masking tape, then apply your resist and lift the tape while it is still a little wet. The resist is like keeps all the dye within its border as long as the border is connected with no breaks.

Yes, dry cleaner solvent can remove gutta but if you used a water based gutta then you can wash it out with water. However, you need to iron the picture for about 10 minutes to make sure that it will come out.