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Silk Luminaries DIY

I love candle light and pretty candleholders, but my rambunctious kitty would set the house on fire. Elizabeth Buffington suggested I whipstitch 3″ square silk “hoops” together to make a luminary with LED tea lights. I got obsessed creating designs, … Continue reading

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How to Use Resist

How to Use Jacquard Permanent Water Based Resist in Silk Painting Some folks want me to share how I use resists,  hence the following instructions. Dye spreads every-which-way on silk unless resist lines contain it. Dharma Trading Company, a major … Continue reading

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Greater than the Sum …

Greater than the Sum of Its Parts—Combining Techniques: Tutorial and Painting in Honor of Goddess Brigid You can scroll past the tutorial for Product and Purchase Info. Click pics to see em full size and un-blurred. I like to combine … Continue reading

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