Heat Transfer Dyes for Synthetics
Skill level:all levels
6 or 3 hour format
$10.00 supply fee

Students will learn various methods of painting and printing heat-transfer dyes onto paper then iron them on to synthetic fabrics, creating wonderful textures and patterns that are not usually possible when dyeing or painting directly on fabric.

Supplies:

• White or light colored synthetic fiber fabrics, polyester lining, sheers, synthetic velvets etc.20 or more notebook page sized pieces
• A good supply of copy or computer paper
• Hair dryer
• Plastic plate for palette and cup to hold water
• Various paint brushes including foam brushes
• Iron & ironing board or towel
• Paper towels
• Paper scissors
• 6 empty film canisters or small jars with lids

Optional supplies:

• Baking parchment or teflon pressing sheet
• 8x10 piece of glass, edges taped for safety
• soft rubber brayer

To schedule this class contact Lyric.
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