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5.1 hours

Discharge Technique

Remove dye to create striking designs with the discharge technique

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Discharge Technique
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About This Course

Master the discharge technique - a method of removing dye from pre-dyed silk to create stunning designs. This advanced technique produces unique effects impossible to achieve with other methods. Create striking contrasts and artistic patterns.

Course Curriculum

Module 1

Lesson 1: Tools Overview

5 lessons · 50 minutes
1.1. 1.1 Fundamental Tools
15:00
1.2. 1.2 Fundamental Materials
10:00
1.3. 1.3 Using Discharge Paste To Create Patterns
8:00
1.4. 1.4 Tools & Materials Checklists
5:00
1.5. 1.5 Build A Fixed Frame
12:00

Module 2

Lesson 2: Understanding Paints And Dyes

4 lessons · 37 minutes
2.1. 2.1 Dyes For Silk Painting
12:00
2.2. 2.2 Dye Characteristics
10:00
2.3. 2.3 Materials Demonstration
10:00
2.4. 2.4 Make Your Material Decision
5:00

Module 3

Lesson 3: Fabric Selection & Preparation

12 lessons · 1.1 hours
3.1. 3.1 Chiffon Silk Fabric
5:00
3.2. 3.2 Crepe Georgette Silk
5:00
3.3. 3.3 Crepe de Chine Silk
5:00
3.4. 3.4 Habotai Silk
5:00
3.5. 3.5 Satin Charmeuse (Lightweight)
5:00
3.6. 3.6 Satin Charmeuse (Medium Weight)
5:00
3.7. 3.7 Twill Silk Fabric
5:00
3.8. 3.8 Taffeta Silk Fabric
5:00
3.9. 3.9 Dupion Silk Fabric
5:00
3.10. 3.10 How To Recognise Real Silk
5:00
3.11. 3.11 Choose Your Fabric
5:00
3.12. 3.12 Stretch Silk Over The Frame
8:00

Module 4

Lesson 4: Preparation For Painting

1 lesson · 8 minutes
4.1. 4.1 Adjusting The Dye
8:00

Module 5

Lesson 5: Creating The Design

1 lesson · 12 minutes
5.1. 5.1 Wet-on-Wet Technique
12:00

Module 6

Lesson 6: Preparing To Fix The Colours

3 lessons · 21 minutes
6.1. 6.1 Batching The Work
8:00
6.2. 6.2 Steam Fixing The Colours
8:00
6.3. 6.3 Washing After Fixing
5:00

Module 7

Lesson 7: Applying Discharge Paste

4 lessons · 40 minutes
7.1. 7.1 Preparation Before Discharge Paste
10:00
7.2. 7.2 Creating Patterns - Video 1
10:00
7.3. 7.2 Creating Patterns - Video 2
10:00
7.4. 7.2 Creating Patterns - Video 3
10:00

Module 8

Lesson 8: Scarf Finishing Techniques

6 lessons · 53 minutes
8.1. 8.1 Before Or After Painting
5:00
8.2. 8.2 Preparing The Dimensions
8:00
8.3. 8.3.1 Sewing Machine Finishing - Part 1
10:00
8.4. 8.3.1 Sewing Machine Finishing - Part 2
10:00
8.5. 8.3.2 Hand Sewing The Edges
12:00
8.6. 8.3.3 Thread Removal Finishing
8:00

Module 9

Lesson 9: Final Project

2 lessons · 20 minutes
9.1. 9.1 Step-by-Step Project Preparation
10:00
9.2. 9.2 Practice and Completion
10:00

What's Included

  • 38 lessons
  • 5.1 hours
  • Lifetime access
  • Certificate of completion

Requirements

  • Basic silk painting supplies
  • A well-ventilated workspace
  • No prior experience required