Marabu Silk Leaflet
Transcript of Marabu Silk Leaflet
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Marabu-Colours for silk paintingSilk Elegance easy and modern
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The new silk painting.
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Stencil Peacock FeatherSilk Color Velvet Touch
Stencil Lady Charlston Contours & Effects Glitter
Contours & Effects Glitter
Marabu Silk Elegance stands forthe new silk painting. New productsand techniques make completelynew, modern creative ideas possible.
Stylish scarves and interior home
decorations are given a verypersonal look through strikingvelvet effects and dramatic featurescreated with stamps or stencils.
Marabu-Silk .........................Marabu-Silk painting media ......Marabu-Silk Color ...................Marabu-Contours & Effects .......Marabu-Velvet Touch ...............Marabu-Silk Easy Fix ...............Painting techniques ..................
Accessories .............................Colour Ranges ........................
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Marabu-Silk is fixed byironing or in the oven.
Your design can evenbe fixed in one singleprocess when you also
use Marabu-Contours& Effects or Marabu-Velvet Touch besides
Marabu-Silk.
Fixing:
1. Set the iron to cottontemperature and iron for
23 min. from reverseside (30 x 30 cmper area), through a
thin cotton cloth, byconstantly moving the
iron.
2. The silk is fixedfor approx. 8 min. at150C in a pre-heatedoven. We recommend
laying the silk ontobaking paper to avoidunwelcome scorches.
This fixing method isnot suitable for largesilks.
Heres howits done:
Marabu-Silk
Brilliant and versatile.Silk paint fixed by ironing.
Intense colours, brilliant, very good flowproperties this water based iron fixedsilk paint is suitable for school, hobby,leisure use and art and craft. Marabu-Silk is ideal for painting on all types ofsilk and thin cotton fabrics.
The vibrant colours of Marabu-Silk aredivided into colour-shade groups, which
make it easy to achieve elegantcombinations in toning colours forattractive creations. Completely newcreative possibilities for silk paintingare offered with the matchingshades of Marabu-Velvet Touch andMarabu-Contours & Effects.
Marabu-Silk is available in39 fashionable colours (seepage 17). Available in 50 mland 250 ml sizes.
Striking decoration anddelicate colours. For a
glamorous look, sparklingoutlines, intricate motifs
and fewer colours.
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Marabu-WhiteblenderFor making pastelshades. Water based
Marabu-White blender
can be mixed withMarabu-Silk (max.
1:1). Marabu-WhiteBlender either lightens
the shades or createssoft pastel shadeswithout affecting the
feel of the silk. Fix thesilk as usual. Availablein 50 ml.
Marabu-PaintingmediumTo preserve the colourbrightness and wash-
resistance of Marabu-
Silk at extreme dilutionlevels. For a dilution
of more than 20 timeswith water, 25%
Marabu-Paintingmedium (water based)should be added.
Available in 50 ml.
Marabu-White linerFor painting white motifson coloured silk. Waterbased Marabu-White
liner allows painting
or over-painting oncoloured or dyed silk.
White liner has no flowproperties. The opacitydepends on the thick-
ness of the White liner
application; if necessary,apply several layers(the feel of the silk can
be affected if appliedvery thickly). Fix likeMarabu-Silk. Available
in 50 ml.
Marabu-ThickenerThe ideal thickeningmedium for painting,
printing, stencilling andspatula applicationwith Marabu-Silk.
Water based Marabu-Thickener reduces theflow properties of the
paint and allows finedecorations, textured
painting andexperimental work.
Mixing ratio Thickener
and silk paint 1:1. Afterfixing, surplus Marabu-Thickener is simply
washed out in lukewarmwater. A small amount
of Thickener will remainin the fabric, whichslightly affects the feel
of the silk. Available in
50 ml.
Marabu-Watercolour baseThe perfect medium to
prevent Marabu-Silkfrom flowing in certainapplications. Even the
most detailed paintingwithout outliner ispossible with water
based Marabu-Watercolour base.
Apply with a broadbrush all over, as thinlyas possible, and paint
with Marabu-Silk whendry and fix as usual.As Marabu-Watercolour
base is permanentlyfixed by ironing, the
feel of the silk isaffected. Available in50 ml.
Silk painting media
Marabu-Effect saltAmazing andexpressive pattern
effects are achievedwith Marabu-Effect salt.The salt grains are
simply sprinkled ontothe still wet silk. The saltgrains can be applied
in diverse shapes onthe silk to obtain the
desired patterns.
The more you dilute
Marabu-Silk with water,the more intense thesalt effect will be.
Available in 50 g.
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Heres howits done:
Marabu-Silk Color
Vivid and light fast.The hand dyeing colour for silk fabrics.
Silk fabrics can be dyed very easily andindividually with Marabu-Silk Color. Theversatile selection of colours offers bothup to the minute fashionable shades andclassic basic shades. Silk dyed withMarabu-Silk Color is a delight becauseof its exceptional colour brilliance,permanent light fastness and incrediblysoft feel.
In combination with Marabu-Contours& Effects and Marabu-Velvet Touch,which are applied after dyeing, brandnew dimensions in silk fabric design canbe created.Marabu-Silk Color is available in20 fashionable and co-ordinatingcolours (see page 18).
Dyeing and adding accents.
Give your dyed silk fabrics a professionalappearance with Marabu-Contours& Effects and Marabu-Velvet Touch. Thecombination of these Marabu productsadds a brand new look to your silkcreations. With the help of Marabu-Stencils and Marabu-Design Stamps,creating something individual is veryeasy.
A pack of Marabu-SilkColor (12.5 gms) is
sufficient for 75 gmsof silk.
1. Pour 4 litres ofboiling water into alarge, rustproof
container.
2. Stir the pack contentsinto the water, dissolveand add the following: 40 ml (4 tablespoons)
of vinegar essence or200 ml of white vinegar(5%)
4 tablespoons of saltStir everything well and
dissolve.
3. Moisten the silk withlukewarm water first,squeeze out gently andput in the solution.
4. Dye for 20 minutesmoving the silk constantly
in the solution.
Then rinse the silk in
lukewarm water until thewater becomes clear.Always wash dyed silk
by hand and separatelyusing gentle detergents.
Stretching thedyed silk:
Stretch the dyed andironed silk fabric onto
a smooth surface(covered with film ifrequired) with masking
tape: first stick oneedge with maskingtape. Then stretch the
opposite side of the silk
A silk scarf with personality, hand dyed and full of colour.
After dyeing, ornate features are produced with glitter andmetallic shades of Marabu-Contours & Effects.
fix according to theinstructions.
For this see productlabels or instructionsin this leaflet.
tightly and fix withmasking tape.
Adding accents todyed silk:
Put stencils and stampmotifs on your silk
fabric according tothe instructions onpage 12. As soon as
the applied paint is dry,
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Shapes on silk.Painting with outlines
Beautiful outlines and great effects are
achieved with Marabu-Contours & Effects.
As well as outlines, even smaller shapescan be painted with this product (e.g. bystencilling) producing new highlights onthe silk. The flamboyant colours tone withthe colour-shade groups and increase theversatility of silk painting.
Marabu-Contours & Effects are availablein 16 fashionable and co-ordinatingcolours (see page 19).
Heres howits done:
The water based,coloured outliners resist
very well on thin andmedium types of silk.On thicker qualities we
recommend drawingthe coloured outlinesas thickly as possible
to ensure a reliableresist. After fixing, allcoloured outliners are
wash and dry-clean-resistant.
The water based, clearMarabu-Contours& Effects resists very
well on thin andmedium types of silk.
On heavier qualities(thicker than pong 14,
crpe satin 12.5, crpede chine 16), werecommend drawinga thicker outline or
applying outliner toboth sides of the silk,so as to prevent the silk
paint from bleedingthrough. After ironfixing, clear outliner is
simply soaked in waterand washed out.
Marabu-Contours & Effects
A powerful combination
of style and colour.
Marabu-Thickenerprevents paint from
bleeding; perfect for astamped motif designon large areas.
Filigree outlines and decorations in
particular can be obtained withmetal Marabu-Paint Tips which can
be simply screwed straight onto theplastic tips of the outliners.
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Marabu-Velvet Touch
Raised soft features.Silk painting with velvety effect.
This paint has been specially developedfor silk fabrics to give a unique andincredibly soft velvety feel. Marabu-Velvet Touch is a water based, opaquevelvet effect paint and is suitable forlight and dark-coloured silk fabrics. Theimpression of a Dvor look can beproduced without requiring a lot of time.
In combination with Marabu-Stencilsand Marabu-Design Stamps, beautifulcreations can be achieved. The rangeof colours has almost universalapplication and co-ordinatesperfectly with any Marabu-Silkand Marabu-Silk Color shade.Working with toning colours can
be just as attractive as workingwith strong contrasts. Stencilling,free painting and printing areeasy to do with Marabu-Velvet Touch.
Marabu-Velvet Touch isavailable in 7 fashionable
co-ordinating colours(see page 19).
Velvet and silk.Marabu-Velvet Touch
adds soft velvet-likeeffects to silk painting.
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Use in combinationwith Marabu-Silk
Color:
First dye the silk fabric
with Marabu-Silk Colorfollowing the instructions.Then stretch the washed
and ironed silk fabriconto a smooth surface(please see instructions
Silk Color page 6) andpaint with Marabu-Velvet Touch in the
desired technique(stencilling technique,stamping technique or
free painting). Afterwardsfix according to the
instructions.
Heres howits done:
After drying (approx.6 hours), the silk is
fixed by ironing for23 min. at cottontemperature, depending
on thickness of paint.Iron on a soft underlay(or fix for approx. 8 min.
at 150C in the oven).Large silks should befixed with an iron.
Use in combinationwith Marabu-Silk:
Paint Marabu-Silk onthe silk as desired or
prime the whole areaof the silk fabric. After
drying, Marabu-VelvetTouch can be applied
in different ways (forsuggestions seepainting techniqueson pages 12/13).
Afterwards allow todry thoroughly andfix at the same time as
Marabu-Silk followingthe instructions.
Silk cushions dyed with Marabu-Silk Color. With Marabu-Velvet
Touch you can conjure upamazing birds of paradise insoft, toning colours.Tip:
Never use the iron onMarabu-Velvet Touchdirectly, but always
iron on a thin cottoncloth.
Stretching silk with Marabu Silk Easy Fix
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Stretching silk with Marabu-Silk Easy Fix
1. Using a paint roller you can prime large areas or create blocks of several colours
(Marabu-Silk in combination with Thickener) very easily and qu ickly.
2. The stencilling technique using Marabu-Silk and Thickener is very simple to do and
produces an attractive result.
3. The standard outline technique is much easier using the new stretching technique, as
the pattern goes under the film and you work on a firm support.
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Marabu-Silk Easy FixThe new silk painting:On a firm support.
Stretching silk onto a wooden frame is
an annoying step in preparing to painton silk for many people. Marabu-SilkEasy Fix is a good alternative and offerstotally new possibilities for silk painting.Simply spray Marabu-Silk Easy Fix ona firm, washable support and stretchthe silk. Using this stretching method,
painting techniques, which had beenimpossible until now on silk can beachieved: stamping, stencilling,lettering, painting.
Using this technique, quick and simplepainting is possible anywhere, andyou will experience a completely new
feeling for silk painting. Marabu-SilkEasy Fix is a residue-free adhesive spray,which can be removed from the paintingsupport with cold water or a wet cloth.Never spray on the silk fabric alwayson the support or the stencil.
Classical stretching technique
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Tips:
The film can alsobe sprayed outside
and stretched onto thepainting support afterdrying.
Particularly largesilk fabrics can be
painted on the floor.Glue the film on, spray,draw on the silk and
start.
Iron the silk
before stretching.
A sticky film can
develop on the reverseside of the silk, which
will disappear afterfixing and washing.
Using this newtechnique working ona firm support, silk
painting is much easierfor children.
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1. You need a firmsupport (table, acrylic
or glass plate etc.); ifthis is not washable,you will also need a
washable film to coverthe support first.Smooth the film over
the support very evenlyand stick with adhesivetape at one end. Then
stretch the oppositeside of the film tightlyand stick. Use the same
procedure for the sidesuntil the film is smooth.
2. Spray Marabu-SilkEasy Fix on the support
or on the film and allowto dry for approx.
510 min. Ensure thearea is completelysprayed.
3. Roll the silk fabriconto a cardboard tubeor similar to control
stretching better.
Heres howits done:
4. Lay the rolled outsilk onto the area
sprayed with Marabu-Silk Easy Fix. Thengradually press the silk
onto the paintingsupport, brushing anysmall air bubbles away
to the edges. Very smallcreases or air bubbleswill not affect painting.
1. Stretch the silk ontoa frame which is bigenough using stretchingfasteners or pins. Pressthe fasteners or pinsinto the frame,alternating right andleft for the best results.
2. Now the silk canbe painted just asyou like. First paint the
outlines and allow themto dry well. Then paintin the motif withMarabu-Silk.
3. As soon as the paintis dry, remove the fabricand fix according tothe instructions.
Silk painting on a stretching frame
Until now silk was stretched onto awooden frame for silk painting. This isstill possible, of course.
Heres howits done:
Classical stretching technique
Painting techniques
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Stamping techniquewith Marabu-Velvet Touch, Marabu-Contours & Effects, Marabu-Silkin combination with Marabu-Thickener.Modern silk painting on a firm support
makes it possible to use stamps on silk.
Tip:Prime the silk and stamp in the same colour after
drying. The stamped motif appears a shade darkerand produces an interesting tonal effect.
Painting techniques
1. Apply some paintonto an even surface
(e.g. paper plate) androll it out smoothlyusing a paint roller
(e.g. from Marabu).Do not use too muchpaint otherwise the fine
spaces in the stamp willget blocked up withpaint.
2. Then press theMarabu-Design Stamp
into the paint, motifside down. Check thatthe motif is completely
covered with paint.Carefully add more
Heres howits done:
using the paint roller, ifnecessary.
3. You can now stamp.Press the stamp lightly
and evenly onto the silk(approx. 2030 sec.)so that the paint really
seeps into the silk. Ifnecessary, try the firststamp print on a test
surface and press into
the paint again.
Stencilling techniquewith Marabu-Velvet Touch, Marabu-Contours & Effects, Marabu-Silk
in combination with Marabu-Thickener.Versatile stencils add new highlights.
Spray stencil withMarabu-Silk Easy Fix,
allow to dry briefly,place it in the chosenposition and firmly
press onto the silk.When painting with astencilling brush or
paint roller, dab offsurplus paint ontoscrap paper first. This
prevents excess paintfrom getting under thestencil.
Heres howits done:
The stencil can bere-used several times
when sprayed just oncewith Marabu-Silk EasyFix. After completion,
rinse stencil under coldwater.
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Free paintingwith Marabu-Velvet Touch, Marabu-Contours & Effects, Marabu-Silk alsoin combination with Marabu-Thickener.Design your motifs free hand.
First of all choose abrush for your design.
The stronger the brushhairs the more visiblethe brush strokes will
remain after fixing.When you paint withMarabu-Velvet Touch,
we recommend a verysoft brush so that thevelvety effect is
particularly successful.
Heres howits done:
Monotype techniquewith Marabu-Velvet Touch, Marabu-Contours & Effects, Marabu-Silk
in combination with Marabu-Thickener.This printing technique producesdistinctive effects.
Paint the motif in thechosen Marabu colour
on a painting base.While doing so apattern can be put
under the transparentbase. Draw the desiredpattern into the paint
using a rubber brushor similar. Place thepainted side of the
base onto the silkfabric.
Heres howits done:
Carefully lift the baseoff, and its finished!
Particularly beautifuleffects can be obtainedwith Marabu-Velvet
Touch.
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Outline techniquePainting outlines on silk is really easywith Marabu-Contours & Effects.The outlines are painted straight from
the liner. Simply put a pattern underthe transparent film painting support,then even difficult patterns can beeasily copied.
Watercolour techniqueThe watercolour technique withMarabu-Silk is one of the originalpainting techniques with superbeffects. Let the colours flow!
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For very fine outlines,Marabu-paint tips are
simply screwed straightonto the liners. Allowthe outlines to dry well
and paint in withMarabu-Silk to preventthe silk paint from
bleeding through. Thenfix all together followingthe instructions.
Heres howits done: Tips:
The outlines mustbe solid otherwise the
silk paint will bleedthrough.
Do not apply toomuch paint to the silkwith the brush when
filling in the outlines, asotherwise the shapeswill be flooded.
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Apply your favouritecombination of colours
one after another toproduce exciting blends.When painting wet on
wet, the colours flowsoftly into one anotherand produce gentle
waves. For this purpose,damp the silk withwater before painting.
Unusual lines developwhen dry whenpainting wet on dry,
either directly onto drysilk or onto dried paint.
Both techniques resultin a wonderful range of
colours as you paint.
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Design StampsImpressive creative designs can beproduced with Marabu-Design Stamps.They are of a first-class, fine pored
quality of foam and have a durableplastic handle which ensures an evenstamp print.The stamp also includes a separatesmall stamp extracted from the design,which is ideal for adding to printpatterns. The removable handle allowseasy cleaning of the re-usable stamp.
StencilsStencils add to the possibilities of silkpainting, difficult patterns can be easilyachieved. The motifs developed in theMarabu studio can be used as mirrorimages, placed anywhere and enable
totally unique creations.The durable, laser-cut polyester and theextra thin quality allow for highlydetailed motifs and clean finishedoutlines. The robust and durable stencilsare PVC free.Marabu offers a wide selection ofmotifs: floral, ornamental or graphic
motifs are available as both borders andlarge-sized motifs.
example motifs
example motifs
Accessories
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Marabu-Foam Paint RollerFoam paint roller on a stable metal handle
for large-area paint applications.Particularly suitable for stencilling andadhesive tape technique. Foam roller isremovable for easy cleaning. 1 set with2 foam paint rollers: 5 cm/10 cm.
BrushMarabu offers an extensive andbalanced assortment of brushes in
different sizes and shapes for silkpainting.
Starter Set SilkMakes silk painting for beginners easy.
The Marabu Starter Set Silk includes4 shades of 50 ml each (medium yellow,carmine red, medium blue, black), abrush and instructions. For the firstincredible steps with silk paints.
Stencilling BrushFine-pored, robust dabbing brush forstencilling. Also suitable for even dabbing
of large areas. 1 set with 3 stencillingbrushes: 1.5 cm/3.5 cm/5 cm.
Colour Range
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vanilla
lemon *
yellow *
medium yellow *
apricot
tangerine
red orange *
cherry red
carmine red *
garnet red
bordeaux*
light pink
rose pink
raspberry *
Silk:available in 50 ml plus*also in 250 ml
lavender *
plum
aubergine
arctic *
aquamarine
azure blue
pastel blue
medium blue *
dark blue
emerald *
caribbean
petrol
reseda
leaf green
olive green
light green
rich green *
pine green *
amber
caramel
medium brown
dark brown *
terracotta
light grey *
black*
Colour Range
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032
034
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039
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281
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017
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tangerine
orange
orient red
carmine red
bordeaux
light pink
amethyst
aubergine
duck egg blue
dark ultramarine
night blue
aquamarine
turquoise
Silk Color:available in 12.5 gms
reseda
lime green
khaki
amber
cocoa
grey
black
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blackberry
aubergine
night blue
caramel
cocoa
white
black
Velvet Touch:available in 100 ml
clear *
dark brown
black *
metallic-taupe
metallic-brown
metallic-white
metallic-copper *
metallic-gold *
metallic-silver *
metallic-anthracite
glitter-peridot
glitter-aqua blue
glitter-smoky blue
glitter-amethyst
glitter-taupe
glitter-graphite
Contours &Effects:available in 25 ml as liner*and in 50 ml
Metallic: Glitter:
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Your local dealer:
Our instructions are given for your guidance. Try a test area first. Differences in tone due to printing method Subject to change without prior noticePrinted on non-chlorine, non-acid bleached paper. MW 0109 GB/5911 05 069
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