tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436421032239107606.post3467264676343115849..comments2024-03-29T05:18:40.027-04:00Comments on This blog is no longer active but all our content is still here and accessible.: Quilt or Dyehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07194932090799851056noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436421032239107606.post-83210819559465394792011-02-14T14:10:53.663-05:002011-02-14T14:10:53.663-05:00Laura, the gutta also comes in gold, silver and co...Laura, the gutta also comes in gold, silver and copper. It's not truly water soluble, in that it must be set. But it looks beautiful. Dharma Trading Company carries it, and I believe they also have some tutorials on using gutta.Kathy Molatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01012419396421733922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436421032239107606.post-48108924891447295392011-02-12T17:59:03.404-05:002011-02-12T17:59:03.404-05:00Rosalita, I've never heard of black dupont wat...Rosalita, I've never heard of black dupont water soluble gutta, but I've been wondering how to do a stained-glass type of batik with lots of painted-on colors and a black background. I don't like the white that's left in most batik patterns either, the only thing I knew to do was to overdye the fabric another color. Thank you for solving this problem for me! I'm going to google the gutta and see what I can come up with.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18331732432479030135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436421032239107606.post-46703373984897150672011-02-12T15:34:34.364-05:002011-02-12T15:34:34.364-05:00Hi Laura,
I use soy wax. I think it is a little e...Hi Laura,<br /><br />I use soy wax. I think it is a little easier to get out than beeswax although I have not tried it. I am not exactly happy with the white of the fabric left after heating the wax off. I am thinking about drawing the design on with Black Dupont water soluble gutta. The black stays so I would not have the white.I have seen a paint pen with a small compressor that takes gutta. Perhaps I could get a finer line with it. I use a Tjanting #1 now.ROSALITAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07226055221560263430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436421032239107606.post-30349762604858879162011-02-12T13:43:14.276-05:002011-02-12T13:43:14.276-05:00Rosalita, these are beautiful. Do you use beeswax...Rosalita, these are beautiful. Do you use beeswax or soy wax?Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18331732432479030135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436421032239107606.post-89420570979089707922011-02-12T11:20:46.787-05:002011-02-12T11:20:46.787-05:00Hi Judy and all,
Southern Belle 100% cotton made ...Hi Judy and all,<br /><br />Southern Belle 100% cotton made in China. It has a tight weave and a soft hand after dyeing, washing and drying. I purchase mine from JoAnn on line. If you sign up on their site, I think you get a 50% off coupon. Some of my friends and I buy it in 50 yard bolts with the 50% off coupons (the ones you get in the mail should also work). It figures out with shipping to about $2.37 a yard. I have tried Kona PFD cotton and found that it is too heavy and not as nice to work with. I have also tried Kona muslin and did not care for it. I guess it is each to their own, however, I have had great results with the Southern Belle. If anyone is interested in trying a piece before making a purchase, I will gladly send you a fat quarter is you will send me a stamped self addressed legal size envelope. My address is Rosalita E. Feero, 27 Stoney Ridge Road, Eddington, Maine 04428 Hope this helped.ROSALITAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07226055221560263430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436421032239107606.post-64292988035081264432011-02-12T08:00:06.478-05:002011-02-12T08:00:06.478-05:00These are really beautiful! I have painted with p...These are really beautiful! I have painted with procion mx dyes on cotton, but have not tried silk yet. I have never heard of Southern Belle cotton. Can you tell us where you get it? And what are its characteristics?<br />Thanks!<br />JudyJudy Sall Fiber Arthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05172226619205640720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436421032239107606.post-84354014102093219232011-02-12T07:18:19.454-05:002011-02-12T07:18:19.454-05:00Hey Rosalita. That still life is absolutely fantas...Hey Rosalita. That still life is absolutely fantastic. Can't wait to see your other posts.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17095809082494749979noreply@blogger.com