My Favorite Silk Sizing Technique Supplies
There are so many supplies out there when it comes to silk painting! It can be overwhelming and frustrating figuring out what works best for you in your studio. I am sharing my favorite silk painting must haves along with my favorite optional tools that make my creative life easier!
Each product is linked for purchase*, but you do not need them all! I have divided them into three categories for you: the must-haves, the highly suggested optionals, and the cool extras. This way, you can decipher what will work best with your budget, your experience level, and in your studio space.
If you want access to my Amazon Silk Sizing Supply List to view all of the products together, you can access the list here. It includes everything except the silk and dyes which can be purchased at Dharma Trading Company. Scroll through the list and only add products you want!
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The Must-Have Supplies.
These are the supplies I can’t silk paint without!
Silk Dye: Jacquard RED Label or Dupont Silk Dye
Vodka- the cheaper, the better!
General’s Sketch & Wash Pencil- this pencil is water soluble, so it will wash right out after steaming
The Highly Suggested Optionals.
You can create beautiful silk paintings without these supplies, but trust me when I say, they will make your creative life easier!
PVC Pipe Cutter- No mess and very easy to cut your PVC frame to size
Small Bottles with Eye Dropper Lids- I store my dyes in these, the dropper lids make measuring dyes easy, and no cleaning between color changes
Old Wash Clothes or Hand Towels
Ultra Fine Black Sharpie Marker- record recipes or notes on your practice silk
(2) Gallon Size Plastic Tubs- for washing and fixing your steamed silk
20 oz. Air Tight Bottle with Pour Spout- To store decanted Magic Sizing®
Small, Air Tight Containers- To store mixed silk dyes
Small Garbage Bags- tape one to your table for easy access or cut one open and lay it over areas of your silk to protect from dye
Large Clothes Pins- Use these to hold plastic to your silk frame to protect the silk
Molotow Refillable Marker- fill with sizing or dye to draw lines on your silk
Sea Sponge- great for stamping Magic Sizing® to create texture
Pointed Q-Tips- great for getting into tight corner where round q-tips can’t
Disposable Lip Gloss Applicators- use to apply Mix to large areas or in tight spaces where Q-Tips can’t
Dental Tools- add texture, paint details or small areas with these tools
Disposable Eyeliner Brushes- paint tiny details, corners, or flower stamen with these little brushes
Color Washi Tape- Wrap your brush with the color value so you know which brush is used for which color
Non-Slip Pads- Cut these into 4” x 4” squares and place them under your PVC frame to keep it from moving as you paint
The Cool Extras!
You can totally create without these materials but I use them often. As you build confidence in your silk painting, consider adding these to your studio!
Ipad- I create all my patterns on my iPad using the Procreate App
Ipad Stylus Pen- I use a stylus pen to draw or trace images to create my patterns
Procreate App- the app I use to create all my silk designs/patterns
Printer- Export your patterns and print them to size
Red Lens Glasses- Red filters remove color so you can easily define light, medium, and dark values in your reference photo and/or your silk painting
Green Lens Glasses- Green filters also remove color to help you define values but it will identify your light values better so you do not paint them out
Glue or Clear Tape- Assemble your printed patterns to trace
Blank index Cards- Record color mixing recipes and add a silk color swatch for future paintings
Acrylic Paint Pens- Create fun designs, details, or textures on your silk paintings
Shammy Towels- Place these at the top of your stand up silk steamer to absorb condensation from the steam
18” Ring Light- I always need more light and this has been a game changer! I can see everything day or night when I am painting
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