Thank you for your descript about painting & You are very very greatest teacher. I have no words to tell you greatest service. This video is most valuable for me.
This is a very useful video, l also do fabric paining with acrylic colours but after painting the materials become stiff,please can you tell me what should l do to soften the fabric?
Hi Jill.... Thanks for the wonderful tips. I am a beginner in silk painting and this information is very useful. It would be very helpful if you guide about the background painting techniques as whenever I paint it, the colour does not mix properly and it becomes patchy...
Hi there, Jill is retired so unable to answer. I recommend you speak with your dye supplier about this problem. Also check out Facebook for "Silk Painters International", join their group, and ask your questions there. Good chance someone else is having the same issue or has resolved it. Silk paints have different viscosity -- some blend and flow better than others. Also the temperature will stop the flow -- if the room is very warm it's possible the colors are not working correctly.
you prolly dont give a shit but does someone know a tool to log back into an instagram account? I was dumb lost my password. I would appreciate any help you can offer me
@Damari Damien i really appreciate your reply. I got to the site on google and I'm in the hacking process now. Looks like it's gonna take quite some time so I will reply here later with my results.
Hi Jill. I just found your channel. I have never painted silk. I have a wine colored silk upholstered accent chair. I want to darken it to dark brown- black. I thought about wood staining over the fabric to bring it down just to darken and tone down. Can I use wood stain to achieve this? Thank you.❤
You will need a fabric paint. Try this brand and see what they say. Amazon sells the product as well. Good luck! www.furnitureclinic.co.uk/fabricoat-fabric-paint
Great video. I have a late 19th century silk painting of a peacock that has faded would you suggest paint or dyes. It's been framed and I certainly dont want to wash or iron it.
Hello Jill. I just bought your video, and it is very informative with the different tecnikes, I loved it. But I am missing some informations, about the dyes,. It seams that yuo uses a lot of it, and if I look at the bottels i can buy, the seam aufull small. are the very much concentrated and have to be deluted with water. also I miss you telling how you finish the schafs, as I only see the work on the frame. and the edges at not finished. Do you cut it and the by hand or mashine sew it. I would apriciate uour answer Best regards Marianne Dal from Denmark
Hi Marianne, Studio Galli here -- can we suggest that you join the Facebook group here: facebook.com/groups/silkpainters/ this organization is VERY helpful for answering a lot of questions. Jill is now retired and unlikely to reply to emails about this workshop. Jill works on blanks as well as unfinished silks. Blanks have rolled and sewing edges, as purchased from dealers. Unfinished silks are taken to a sewing/garment shop and finished by a professional sewing person. Depending on the brand of dye you use and the concentrate, you will dilute or not dilute -- so it depends on the brand. Regarding how much to dilute, it depends on the color concentration you want. Dark red, dilute a litte. Light red, dilute a lot. But first talk to the people who sold the dye to you for instructions. In the USA Dharma Trading has a lot of online information, and as well a support email: service@dharmatrading.com. Check out this page -- www.dharmatrading.com/techniques/silkpaint/silk-painting-techniques.html
I also like to build my own wood frames, then cover with plastic packing tape, or varnish so it's easy to wipe dye off and keep them clean. With scarves that have a hem I use spring clips with rubber bands or elastic. I like your style of presenting. Are you in the UK? You sound British.
Is it possible to paint on coloured silk? I'm thinking of painting on a pocket square but it is already blue and my drawing will be quite light-coloured, so is it manageable and what is recommended?
Use a thickener to get the results you want on colored silk fabrics. From the same video workshop, here is a short version of the demo: www.bing.com/videos/search?q=youtube+jill+kennedy+thickened+dye+paints&docid=608028903250264713&mid=0231FF2688B6975D7F9F0231FF2688B6975D7F9F&view=detail&FORM=VIRE
Hello Jill, I can't overcome my issue how to get alcohol effect on silk after steaming. I bought your online workshop and I followed step by step steaming process but each time I try the alcohol effect gone. Could you help me please find out why I can't keep the alcohol effect. Thank you in advance.
paula burch has a great blog -- check it out -- www.pburch.net/dyeing/blog/2017/11/09/i-have-used-alcohol-inks-to-paint-on-silk-and-wonder-how-best-to-fix-the-dye/
It depends on where you are -- Europe, Australia, North America? Dharma Trading has a good kit, Jacquard has a good starter kit thru many dealers...www.dharmatrading.com/dyes/Jacquard_Silk_Colors_Green_Label_Starter_Set.html
It depends on your country. In North America there is Dharma Trading, Pro Chemical & Dye and Jacquard, plus Amazon.com, Dick Blick and many more. Where are you located? www.jacquardproducts.com/silk-colors-kit
Hi there, it depends on your location (country), climate and fabrics you are working with. Most artists buy samples of different dyes and then choose what works best for them, or by location. Pro Chem is East Coast USA, Dharma Trading is West Coast, very similar dyes and product offerings. Amazon sells a variety as well. Jill works with Dupont French Silk Dyes in the workshop however many artists love Jacquard Red Silk Dyes. Time to do a bit of research...
good morning could you tell me some brands of dye color, even non-professional, since I'm learning, that they don't cost much? those of jacquard will certainly be of octane quality but they are not cheap. thanks.
Hi there, I recommend that you look to a dealer who mix their own dyes in that case, in the US are Dharma Trading or Pro Chemical Dye, both are highly reputable and worth considering. You are looking for Silk Dyes -- www.dharmatrading.com/dyes/dyes-for-dyeing-silk-wool-nylon.html
The bottle contains GUTTA which is a resist to contain the dye. It can be of the 'gutta percha' variety meaning natural from the sap of the tree, or available as a water-based resist. Search "Gutta Silk Painting" for a variety of suppliers and options.
Paints would show up better if they were thickened first to sit on top of the dyed fabic. However that would cause some stiffening and loose opacity. It would be better to first apply a resist like soy wax or batik wax to the white fabric where you want white, and then dye the fabric black. This would retain the hand of the fabric, opacity/sheer, and as well the greatest white value.
Satin is a blend of fibers (some cellulose some synthetic) and so it depends on the satin but for the most part it does not take the dyes like silk. You would want to first see what your satin weave is made from, and then consult your dye supplier taking note of those fibers.
Sorry for the late reply! It depends on where you live. There are many dealers in the USA and the UK and Australia. Look for "procion MX dyes", "silk painting dyes" or Jacquard silk dyes.
Hi- can you advise on fabric preparation? Most silks are treated with sizing before they are sold, making the finish somewhat “slick” and clean. I like the look of washed silks- georgette, light weight charmeuse and even habotais. I used Jacquard silks on chiffon 20 years ago in art school. They looked nice but after a year or so the dyes hardened the fabric, they became crisp and discolored and the project was destroyed. Do you think this has something to do with the dye or wash process? I didn’t wash the fabric before painting, or rinse after. I don’t remember if I steamed to set these, have you ever had this happen? I want to try again and curious how to keep fabric softness and transparency. Thank you!!
Hi there! Can you reach out to the Jacquard Product forum for information and advice? Also owner Asher Katz is responsive in emails. Good luck! www.jacquardproducts.com/forum
GALLI CREATIVE great! Thank you so much !!! Yes I researched them again after finding your videos and was happy to see they are still the leader in these products, they have awesome new products and collaborate with a lot of innovative projects. Thanks again !
Gutta is a natural gum from a tree that is used to temporarily create a boundary to prevent your dyes from flowing. Gutta creates lines to enable artists to first draw images (with a gutta pen) and then paint inside the cells. I am not sure what you mean by give your silk finish? Do you mean sheen or do you want to soften the hand of your fabric? I recommend joining the Facebook Group "Silk Painters International" where you can show your work and get answers to this and many questions artists have.
You have helped me more in the 1st 5 min than any other RUclips tutorial! You are amazing. Thank you I will be watching all of your videos!!!
Thanks for the compliment! Catch Jill's complete workshop and PDF Study Book here: gallicreative.com/product/silk-painting-with-jill-kennedy-1/
She’s absolutely amazing. All her videos are detailed and very helpful
Thank you for your descript about painting & You are very very greatest teacher. I have no words to tell you greatest service. This video is most valuable for me.
Finally!!!!I am an artist who was looking for all this information but couldn’t find it anywhere. Thank you for telling us the supplies needed!
the full workshop is available here: gallicreative.com/collections/dvds/silk-painting-with-jill-kennedy-1/
Thank you so much for your time and detailed tutorial!
Thank you. 30 year potter here. Retired and taking a silk dying class. Why? Great instruction and background.
This is a very useful video, l also do fabric paining with acrylic colours but after painting the materials become stiff,please can you tell me what should l do to soften the fabric?
Thanks so much for the info. I'm going to check out your link and hopefully take your workshop!
visit the shop at: www.gallicreative.com ;-) enjoy!
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Good explained with details👌
Hi Jill.... Thanks for the wonderful tips. I am a beginner in silk painting and this information is very useful. It would be very helpful if you guide about the background painting techniques as whenever I paint it, the colour does not mix properly and it becomes patchy...
Hi there, Jill is retired so unable to answer. I recommend you speak with your dye supplier about this problem. Also check out Facebook for "Silk Painters International", join their group, and ask your questions there. Good chance someone else is having the same issue or has resolved it. Silk paints have different viscosity -- some blend and flow better than others. Also the temperature will stop the flow -- if the room is very warm it's possible the colors are not working correctly.
Thanks for sharing. One question from me. Fo you paint on wet cloth or dry??
Very nice
Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us, love the way you explain, love your work, and I am your new subscriber 💝💝
Amazing thank you
You're a great teacher! Just recently got silk paints and glad to find such a wealth of info in such a short time!
you prolly dont give a shit but does someone know a tool to log back into an instagram account?
I was dumb lost my password. I would appreciate any help you can offer me
@Carmelo Jerome instablaster :)
@Damari Damien i really appreciate your reply. I got to the site on google and I'm in the hacking process now.
Looks like it's gonna take quite some time so I will reply here later with my results.
@Damari Damien It worked and I finally got access to my account again. Im so happy!
Thank you so much you saved my account!
@Carmelo Jerome You are welcome :)
Excellent explanation ... thank you
Hi Jill. I just found your channel. I have never painted silk. I have a wine colored silk upholstered accent chair. I want to darken it to dark brown- black. I thought about wood staining over the fabric to bring it down just to darken and tone down. Can I use wood stain to achieve this? Thank you.❤
You will need a fabric paint. Try this brand and see what they say. Amazon sells the product as well. Good luck! www.furnitureclinic.co.uk/fabricoat-fabric-paint
Great video. I have a late 19th century silk painting of a peacock that has faded would you suggest paint or dyes. It's been framed and I certainly dont want to wash or iron it.
Hello Jill. I just bought your video, and it is very informative with the different tecnikes, I loved it. But I am missing some informations, about the dyes,. It seams that yuo uses a lot of it, and if I look at the bottels i can buy, the seam aufull small. are the very much concentrated and have to be deluted with water. also I miss you telling how you finish the schafs, as I only see the work on the frame. and the edges at not finished. Do you cut it and the by hand or mashine sew it. I would apriciate uour answer Best regards Marianne Dal from Denmark
Hi Marianne, Studio Galli here -- can we suggest that you join the Facebook group here: facebook.com/groups/silkpainters/ this organization is VERY helpful for answering a lot of questions. Jill is now retired and unlikely to reply to emails about this workshop. Jill works on blanks as well as unfinished silks. Blanks have rolled and sewing edges, as purchased from dealers. Unfinished silks are taken to a sewing/garment shop and finished by a professional sewing person. Depending on the brand of dye you use and the concentrate, you will dilute or not dilute -- so it depends on the brand. Regarding how much to dilute, it depends on the color concentration you want. Dark red, dilute a litte. Light red, dilute a lot. But first talk to the people who sold the dye to you for instructions. In the USA Dharma Trading has a lot of online information, and as well a support email: service@dharmatrading.com. Check out this page -- www.dharmatrading.com/techniques/silkpaint/silk-painting-techniques.html
This was pretty bazinga. Good job! Learnt a lot. :)
thanks for ur generious tips
I also like to build my own wood frames, then cover with plastic packing tape, or varnish so it's easy to wipe dye off and keep them clean. With scarves that have a hem I use spring clips with rubber bands or elastic. I like your style of presenting. Are you in the UK? You sound British.
Jill is based in the UK! www.jillkennedysilkpainting.com
Very well explained. Thank you! Would love to have a go some day!
Is it possible to paint on coloured silk? I'm thinking of painting on a pocket square but it is already blue and my drawing will be quite light-coloured, so is it manageable and what is recommended?
Use a thickener to get the results you want on colored silk fabrics. From the same video workshop, here is a short version of the demo: www.bing.com/videos/search?q=youtube+jill+kennedy+thickened+dye+paints&docid=608028903250264713&mid=0231FF2688B6975D7F9F0231FF2688B6975D7F9F&view=detail&FORM=VIRE
Hello Jill, I can't overcome my issue how to get alcohol effect on silk after steaming. I bought your online workshop and I followed step by step steaming process but each time I try the alcohol effect gone. Could you help me please find out why I can't keep the alcohol effect. Thank you in advance.
hi, thanks for your inquiry -- can you please contact jill via her website? www.jillkennedy.com/.
Very helpful , can I use inks as I have loads of colours and it's for a picture , not something that will need washing
paula burch has a great blog -- check it out -- www.pburch.net/dyeing/blog/2017/11/09/i-have-used-alcohol-inks-to-paint-on-silk-and-wonder-how-best-to-fix-the-dye/
Any mail order companies you would recommend to get a starter kit?
It depends on where you are -- Europe, Australia, North America? Dharma Trading has a good kit, Jacquard has a good starter kit thru many dealers...www.dharmatrading.com/dyes/Jacquard_Silk_Colors_Green_Label_Starter_Set.html
Can you use a wooden art frame
Super maam
From where do we purchase these paints and dyes
It depends on your country. In North America there is Dharma Trading, Pro Chemical & Dye and Jacquard, plus Amazon.com, Dick Blick and many more. Where are you located?
www.jacquardproducts.com/silk-colors-kit
What are names of some of the best dyes ?
Hi there, it depends on your location (country), climate and fabrics you are working with. Most artists buy samples of different dyes and then choose what works best for them, or by location. Pro Chem is East Coast USA, Dharma Trading is West Coast, very similar dyes and product offerings. Amazon sells a variety as well. Jill works with Dupont French Silk Dyes in the workshop however many artists love Jacquard Red Silk Dyes. Time to do a bit of research...
good morning could you tell me some brands of dye color, even non-professional, since I'm learning, that they don't cost much? those of jacquard will certainly be of octane quality but they are not cheap. thanks.
Hi there, I recommend that you look to a dealer who mix their own dyes in that case, in the US are Dharma Trading or Pro Chemical Dye, both are highly reputable and worth considering. You are looking for Silk Dyes -- www.dharmatrading.com/dyes/dyes-for-dyeing-silk-wool-nylon.html
Are you using water in the bottle as the medium?
The bottle contains GUTTA which is a resist to contain the dye. It can be of the 'gutta percha' variety meaning natural from the sap of the tree, or available as a water-based resist. Search "Gutta Silk Painting" for a variety of suppliers and options.
Is the word Ponje? I’m trying to find the silk online - Ponje 8 😎
Ponge
Would white paint show up on black dyed silk?
Paints would show up better if they were thickened first to sit on top of the dyed fabic. However that would cause some stiffening and loose opacity. It would be better to first apply a resist like soy wax or batik wax to the white fabric where you want white, and then dye the fabric black.
This would retain the hand of the fabric, opacity/sheer, and as well the greatest white value.
Thankuuuu so much
I wonder if I could use the same process for black satin?
Satin is a blend of fibers (some cellulose some synthetic) and so it depends on the satin but for the most part it does not take the dyes like silk. You would want to first see what your satin weave is made from, and then consult your dye supplier taking note of those fibers.
@@GALLICREATIVE Thanks for the help! :)
What’s the brand name of your pins. Please
hi there is no brand name, they are available as 'silk thumbtacks' www.dharmatrading.com/tools/silk-thumbtacks.html
We’re is the best place to purchase dyes
Sorry for the late reply! It depends on where you live. There are many dealers in the USA and the UK and Australia. Look for "procion MX dyes", "silk painting dyes" or Jacquard silk dyes.
Hi- can you advise on fabric preparation? Most silks are treated with sizing before they are sold, making the finish somewhat “slick” and clean. I like the look of washed silks- georgette, light weight charmeuse and even habotais. I used Jacquard silks on chiffon 20 years ago in art school. They looked nice but after a year or so the dyes hardened the fabric, they became crisp and discolored and the project was destroyed. Do you think this has something to do with the dye or wash process? I didn’t wash the fabric before painting, or rinse after. I don’t remember if I steamed to set these, have you ever had this happen? I want to try again and curious how to keep fabric softness and transparency. Thank you!!
Hi there! Can you reach out to the Jacquard Product forum for information and advice? Also owner Asher Katz is responsive in emails. Good luck! www.jacquardproducts.com/forum
GALLI CREATIVE great! Thank you so much !!! Yes I researched them again after finding your videos and was happy to see they are still the leader in these products, they have awesome new products and collaborate with a lot of innovative projects. Thanks again !
@@cultofmara What did they tell you?
nice artist you ,,,,l learn silk paint but i have not bord ,without bord pait,,,?
I m from Indiya,s MPs Indore
Got it
What should I do to give silk finish. I have Galria Newton and Windsor acrylic colours. Is gutta helpful in soften the stuff
Gutta is a natural gum from a tree that is used to temporarily create a boundary to prevent your dyes from flowing. Gutta creates lines to enable artists to first draw images (with a gutta pen) and then paint inside the cells. I am not sure what you mean by give your silk finish? Do you mean sheen or do you want to soften the hand of your fabric? I recommend joining the Facebook Group "Silk Painters International" where you can show your work and get answers to this and many questions artists have.
Where are you located
you can find this workshop here: gallicreative.com/collections/digital-editions/silk-painting-with-jill-kennedy-1/
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Why are you bright red, do you drink?
Totally our fault, it was our very first movie and we FLOODED the poor woman with way too much light...she literally got a sunburn!