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How do I make sure the gutta seal is waterproof? Gently clean & iron your silk fabric to remove
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sizing & allow the gutta to reach the
fibres. The gutta must be applied in a steady & continuous
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A second coat of gutta may be applied before
painting to improve the seal. |
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How can I create shading effects? Apply the different color shades one after the
other before they dry. |
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Can the colors be washed or dry-cleaned
after fixing? Certainly, the colors
will withstand washing |
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or dry-cleaning, while colorless water based
gutta will wash out. |
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How can I lighten the colors I want to
us? By mixing the Setasilk thinner. |
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How can I thicken the colors to stop them
from running? Mix Setasilk colors
with water based gutta |
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(except colorless) or simply use a different
product, such as Transparent Setacolor, without diluting it. |
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Can I use solvent based gutta with Setasilk? Yes. Allow solvent based gutta to air dry for
30 minutes. |
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then apply your Setasilk colors. Warning:
solvent based gutta cannot be dry-cleaned. |
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How can I stop rings from forming on large
sections? Apply your color with
a foam brush, filling in |
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the whole section quickly without letting
the color dry. If you wish to dilute the color, do so with |
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Setasilk thinner rather than water. |
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What brushes are most suitable for painting
on silk fabrics? Use watercolor
brushes that will not drip, |
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such as sable or specially treated synthetic
fibre. For large sections, foam brushes are recommended. |
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Can I use Setasilk colors on other fabrics
like cotton or polyester? Yes,
these fluid, luminous colors can |
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be used to create a whole range of effects
on different types of fabric. |
