Marabu Silk Leaflet

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Marabu-Colours for silk paintingSilk Elegance easy and modern


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The new silk painting.


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Stencil Peacock FeatherSilk Color Velvet Touch

Stencil Lady Charlston Contours & Effects Glitter

Contours & Effects Glitter

Marabu Silk Elegance stands forthe new silk painting. New productsand techniques make completelynew, modern creative ideas possible.

Stylish scarves and interior home

decorations are given a verypersonal look through strikingvelvet effects and dramatic featurescreated with stamps or stencils.

Marabu-Silk .........................Marabu-Silk painting media ......Marabu-Silk Color ...................Marabu-Contours & Effects .......Marabu-Velvet Touch ...............Marabu-Silk Easy Fix ...............Painting techniques ..................

Accessories .............................Colour Ranges ........................

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Marabu-Silk is fixed byironing or in the oven.

Your design can evenbe fixed in one singleprocess when you also

use Marabu-Contours& Effects or Marabu-Velvet Touch besides

Marabu-Silk.

Fixing:

1. Set the iron to cottontemperature and iron for

23 min. from reverseside (30 x 30 cmper area), through a

thin cotton cloth, byconstantly moving the

iron.

2. The silk is fixedfor approx. 8 min. at150C in a pre-heatedoven. We recommend

laying the silk ontobaking paper to avoidunwelcome scorches.

This fixing method isnot suitable for largesilks.

Heres howits done:

Marabu-Silk

Brilliant and versatile.Silk paint fixed by ironing.

Intense colours, brilliant, very good flowproperties this water based iron fixedsilk paint is suitable for school, hobby,leisure use and art and craft. Marabu-Silk is ideal for painting on all types ofsilk and thin cotton fabrics.

The vibrant colours of Marabu-Silk aredivided into colour-shade groups, which

make it easy to achieve elegantcombinations in toning colours forattractive creations. Completely newcreative possibilities for silk paintingare offered with the matchingshades of Marabu-Velvet Touch andMarabu-Contours & Effects.

Marabu-Silk is available in39 fashionable colours (seepage 17). Available in 50 mland 250 ml sizes.

Striking decoration anddelicate colours. For a

glamorous look, sparklingoutlines, intricate motifs

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Marabu-WhiteblenderFor making pastelshades. Water based

Marabu-White blender

can be mixed withMarabu-Silk (max.

1:1). Marabu-WhiteBlender either lightens

the shades or createssoft pastel shadeswithout affecting the

feel of the silk. Fix thesilk as usual. Availablein 50 ml.

Marabu-PaintingmediumTo preserve the colourbrightness and wash-

resistance of Marabu-

Silk at extreme dilutionlevels. For a dilution

of more than 20 timeswith water, 25%

Marabu-Paintingmedium (water based)should be added.

Available in 50 ml.

Marabu-White linerFor painting white motifson coloured silk. Waterbased Marabu-White

liner allows painting

or over-painting oncoloured or dyed silk.

White liner has no flowproperties. The opacitydepends on the thick-

ness of the White liner

application; if necessary,apply several layers(the feel of the silk can

be affected if appliedvery thickly). Fix likeMarabu-Silk. Available

in 50 ml.

Marabu-ThickenerThe ideal thickeningmedium for painting,

printing, stencilling andspatula applicationwith Marabu-Silk.

Water based Marabu-Thickener reduces theflow properties of the

paint and allows finedecorations, textured

painting andexperimental work.

Mixing ratio Thickener

and silk paint 1:1. Afterfixing, surplus Marabu-Thickener is simply

washed out in lukewarmwater. A small amount

of Thickener will remainin the fabric, whichslightly affects the feel

of the silk. Available in

50 ml.

Marabu-Watercolour baseThe perfect medium to

prevent Marabu-Silkfrom flowing in certainapplications. Even the

most detailed paintingwithout outliner ispossible with water

based Marabu-Watercolour base.

Apply with a broadbrush all over, as thinlyas possible, and paint

with Marabu-Silk whendry and fix as usual.As Marabu-Watercolour

base is permanentlyfixed by ironing, the

feel of the silk isaffected. Available in50 ml.

Silk painting media

Marabu-Effect saltAmazing andexpressive pattern

effects are achievedwith Marabu-Effect salt.The salt grains are

simply sprinkled ontothe still wet silk. The saltgrains can be applied

in diverse shapes onthe silk to obtain the

desired patterns.

The more you dilute

Marabu-Silk with water,the more intense thesalt effect will be.

Available in 50 g.

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Heres howits done:

Marabu-Silk Color

Vivid and light fast.The hand dyeing colour for silk fabrics.

Silk fabrics can be dyed very easily andindividually with Marabu-Silk Color. Theversatile selection of colours offers bothup to the minute fashionable shades andclassic basic shades. Silk dyed withMarabu-Silk Color is a delight becauseof its exceptional colour brilliance,permanent light fastness and incrediblysoft feel.

In combination with Marabu-Contours& Effects and Marabu-Velvet Touch,which are applied after dyeing, brandnew dimensions in silk fabric design canbe created.Marabu-Silk Color is available in20 fashionable and co-ordinatingcolours (see page 18).

Dyeing and adding accents.

Give your dyed silk fabrics a professionalappearance with Marabu-Contours& Effects and Marabu-Velvet Touch. Thecombination of these Marabu productsadds a brand new look to your silkcreations. With the help of Marabu-Stencils and Marabu-Design Stamps,creating something individual is veryeasy.

A pack of Marabu-SilkColor (12.5 gms) is

sufficient for 75 gmsof silk.

1. Pour 4 litres ofboiling water into alarge, rustproof

container.

2. Stir the pack contentsinto the water, dissolveand add the following: 40 ml (4 tablespoons)

of vinegar essence or200 ml of white vinegar(5%)

4 tablespoons of saltStir everything well and

dissolve.

3. Moisten the silk withlukewarm water first,squeeze out gently andput in the solution.

4. Dye for 20 minutesmoving the silk constantly

in the solution.

Then rinse the silk in

lukewarm water until thewater becomes clear.Always wash dyed silk

by hand and separatelyusing gentle detergents.

Stretching thedyed silk:

Stretch the dyed andironed silk fabric onto

a smooth surface(covered with film ifrequired) with masking

tape: first stick oneedge with maskingtape. Then stretch the

opposite side of the silk

A silk scarf with personality, hand dyed and full of colour.

After dyeing, ornate features are produced with glitter andmetallic shades of Marabu-Contours & Effects.

fix according to theinstructions.

For this see productlabels or instructionsin this leaflet.

tightly and fix withmasking tape.

Adding accents todyed silk:

Put stencils and stampmotifs on your silk

fabric according tothe instructions onpage 12. As soon as

the applied paint is dry,

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Shapes on silk.Painting with outlines

Beautiful outlines and great effects are

achieved with Marabu-Contours & Effects.

As well as outlines, even smaller shapescan be painted with this product (e.g. bystencilling) producing new highlights onthe silk. The flamboyant colours tone withthe colour-shade groups and increase theversatility of silk painting.

Marabu-Contours & Effects are availablein 16 fashionable and co-ordinatingcolours (see page 19).

Heres howits done:

The water based,coloured outliners resist

very well on thin andmedium types of silk.On thicker qualities we

recommend drawingthe coloured outlinesas thickly as possible

to ensure a reliableresist. After fixing, allcoloured outliners are

wash and dry-clean-resistant.

The water based, clearMarabu-Contours& Effects resists very

well on thin andmedium types of silk.

On heavier qualities(thicker than pong 14,

crpe satin 12.5, crpede chine 16), werecommend drawinga thicker outline or

applying outliner toboth sides of the silk,so as to prevent the silk

paint from bleedingthrough. After ironfixing, clear outliner is

simply soaked in waterand washed out.

Marabu-Contours & Effects

A powerful combination

of style and colour.

Marabu-Thickenerprevents paint from

bleeding; perfect for astamped motif designon large areas.

Filigree outlines and decorations in

particular can be obtained withmetal Marabu-Paint Tips which can

be simply screwed straight onto theplastic tips of the outliners.

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Marabu-Velvet Touch

Raised soft features.Silk painting with velvety effect.

This paint has been specially developedfor silk fabrics to give a unique andincredibly soft velvety feel. Marabu-Velvet Touch is a water based, opaquevelvet effect paint and is suitable forlight and dark-coloured silk fabrics. Theimpression of a Dvor look can beproduced without requiring a lot of time.

In combination with Marabu-Stencilsand Marabu-Design Stamps, beautifulcreations can be achieved. The rangeof colours has almost universalapplication and co-ordinatesperfectly with any Marabu-Silkand Marabu-Silk Color shade.Working with toning colours can

be just as attractive as workingwith strong contrasts. Stencilling,free painting and printing areeasy to do with Marabu-Velvet Touch.

Marabu-Velvet Touch isavailable in 7 fashionable

co-ordinating colours(see page 19).

Velvet and silk.Marabu-Velvet Touch

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Use in combinationwith Marabu-Silk

Color:

First dye the silk fabric

with Marabu-Silk Colorfollowing the instructions.Then stretch the washed

and ironed silk fabriconto a smooth surface(please see instructions

Silk Color page 6) andpaint with Marabu-Velvet Touch in the

desired technique(stencilling technique,stamping technique or

free painting). Afterwardsfix according to the

instructions.

Heres howits done:

After drying (approx.6 hours), the silk is

fixed by ironing for23 min. at cottontemperature, depending

on thickness of paint.Iron on a soft underlay(or fix for approx. 8 min.

at 150C in the oven).Large silks should befixed with an iron.

Use in combinationwith Marabu-Silk:

Paint Marabu-Silk onthe silk as desired or

prime the whole areaof the silk fabric. After

drying, Marabu-VelvetTouch can be applied

in different ways (forsuggestions seepainting techniqueson pages 12/13).

Afterwards allow todry thoroughly andfix at the same time as

Marabu-Silk followingthe instructions.

Silk cushions dyed with Marabu-Silk Color. With Marabu-Velvet

Touch you can conjure upamazing birds of paradise insoft, toning colours.Tip:

Never use the iron onMarabu-Velvet Touchdirectly, but always

iron on a thin cottoncloth.

Stretching silk with Marabu Silk Easy Fix


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Stretching silk with Marabu-Silk Easy Fix

1. Using a paint roller you can prime large areas or create blocks of several colours

(Marabu-Silk in combination with Thickener) very easily and qu ickly.

2. The stencilling technique using Marabu-Silk and Thickener is very simple to do and

produces an attractive result.

3. The standard outline technique is much easier using the new stretching technique, as

the pattern goes under the film and you work on a firm support.

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Marabu-Silk Easy FixThe new silk painting:On a firm support.

Stretching silk onto a wooden frame is

an annoying step in preparing to painton silk for many people. Marabu-SilkEasy Fix is a good alternative and offerstotally new possibilities for silk painting.Simply spray Marabu-Silk Easy Fix ona firm, washable support and stretchthe silk. Using this stretching method,

painting techniques, which had beenimpossible until now on silk can beachieved: stamping, stencilling,lettering, painting.

Using this technique, quick and simplepainting is possible anywhere, andyou will experience a completely new

feeling for silk painting. Marabu-SilkEasy Fix is a residue-free adhesive spray,which can be removed from the paintingsupport with cold water or a wet cloth.Never spray on the silk fabric alwayson the support or the stencil.

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Tips:

The film can alsobe sprayed outside

and stretched onto thepainting support afterdrying.

Particularly largesilk fabrics can be

painted on the floor.Glue the film on, spray,draw on the silk and

start.

Iron the silk

before stretching.

A sticky film can

develop on the reverseside of the silk, which

will disappear afterfixing and washing.

Using this newtechnique working ona firm support, silk

painting is much easierfor children.

Pay us a visiton www.marabu-creative.com wherethere are lots more tips!

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1. You need a firmsupport (table, acrylic

or glass plate etc.); ifthis is not washable,you will also need a

washable film to coverthe support first.Smooth the film over

the support very evenlyand stick with adhesivetape at one end. Then

stretch the oppositeside of the film tightlyand stick. Use the same

procedure for the sidesuntil the film is smooth.

2. Spray Marabu-SilkEasy Fix on the support

or on the film and allowto dry for approx.

510 min. Ensure thearea is completelysprayed.

3. Roll the silk fabriconto a cardboard tubeor similar to control

stretching better.

Heres howits done:

4. Lay the rolled outsilk onto the area

sprayed with Marabu-Silk Easy Fix. Thengradually press the silk

onto the paintingsupport, brushing anysmall air bubbles away

to the edges. Very smallcreases or air bubbleswill not affect painting.

1. Stretch the silk ontoa frame which is bigenough using stretchingfasteners or pins. Pressthe fasteners or pinsinto the frame,alternating right andleft for the best results.

2. Now the silk canbe painted just asyou like. First paint the

outlines and allow themto dry well. Then paintin the motif withMarabu-Silk.

3. As soon as the paintis dry, remove the fabricand fix according tothe instructions.

Silk painting on a stretching frame

Until now silk was stretched onto awooden frame for silk painting. This isstill possible, of course.

Heres howits done:

Classical stretching technique

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Stamping techniquewith Marabu-Velvet Touch, Marabu-Contours & Effects, Marabu-Silkin combination with Marabu-Thickener.Modern silk painting on a firm support

makes it possible to use stamps on silk.

Tip:Prime the silk and stamp in the same colour after

drying. The stamped motif appears a shade darkerand produces an interesting tonal effect.

Painting techniques

1. Apply some paintonto an even surface

(e.g. paper plate) androll it out smoothlyusing a paint roller

(e.g. from Marabu).Do not use too muchpaint otherwise the fine

spaces in the stamp willget blocked up withpaint.

2. Then press theMarabu-Design Stamp

into the paint, motifside down. Check thatthe motif is completely

covered with paint.Carefully add more

Heres howits done:

using the paint roller, ifnecessary.

3. You can now stamp.Press the stamp lightly

and evenly onto the silk(approx. 2030 sec.)so that the paint really

seeps into the silk. Ifnecessary, try the firststamp print on a test

surface and press into

the paint again.

Stencilling techniquewith Marabu-Velvet Touch, Marabu-Contours & Effects, Marabu-Silk

in combination with Marabu-Thickener.Versatile stencils add new highlights.

Spray stencil withMarabu-Silk Easy Fix,

allow to dry briefly,place it in the chosenposition and firmly

press onto the silk.When painting with astencilling brush or

paint roller, dab offsurplus paint ontoscrap paper first. This

prevents excess paintfrom getting under thestencil.

Heres howits done:

The stencil can bere-used several times

when sprayed just oncewith Marabu-Silk EasyFix. After completion,

rinse stencil under coldwater.


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Free paintingwith Marabu-Velvet Touch, Marabu-Contours & Effects, Marabu-Silk alsoin combination with Marabu-Thickener.Design your motifs free hand.

First of all choose abrush for your design.

The stronger the brushhairs the more visiblethe brush strokes will

remain after fixing.When you paint withMarabu-Velvet Touch,

we recommend a verysoft brush so that thevelvety effect is

particularly successful.

Heres howits done:

Monotype techniquewith Marabu-Velvet Touch, Marabu-Contours & Effects, Marabu-Silk

in combination with Marabu-Thickener.This printing technique producesdistinctive effects.

Paint the motif in thechosen Marabu colour

on a painting base.While doing so apattern can be put

under the transparentbase. Draw the desiredpattern into the paint

using a rubber brushor similar. Place thepainted side of the

base onto the silkfabric.

Heres howits done:

Carefully lift the baseoff, and its finished!

Particularly beautifuleffects can be obtainedwith Marabu-Velvet

Touch.

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Outline techniquePainting outlines on silk is really easywith Marabu-Contours & Effects.The outlines are painted straight from

the liner. Simply put a pattern underthe transparent film painting support,then even difficult patterns can beeasily copied.

Watercolour techniqueThe watercolour technique withMarabu-Silk is one of the originalpainting techniques with superbeffects. Let the colours flow!

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For very fine outlines,Marabu-paint tips are

simply screwed straightonto the liners. Allowthe outlines to dry well

and paint in withMarabu-Silk to preventthe silk paint from

bleeding through. Thenfix all together followingthe instructions.

Heres howits done: Tips:

The outlines mustbe solid otherwise the

silk paint will bleedthrough.

Do not apply toomuch paint to the silkwith the brush when

filling in the outlines, asotherwise the shapeswill be flooded.

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Apply your favouritecombination of colours

one after another toproduce exciting blends.When painting wet on

wet, the colours flowsoftly into one anotherand produce gentle

waves. For this purpose,damp the silk withwater before painting.

Unusual lines developwhen dry whenpainting wet on dry,

either directly onto drysilk or onto dried paint.

Both techniques resultin a wonderful range of

colours as you paint.

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Design StampsImpressive creative designs can beproduced with Marabu-Design Stamps.They are of a first-class, fine pored

quality of foam and have a durableplastic handle which ensures an evenstamp print.The stamp also includes a separatesmall stamp extracted from the design,which is ideal for adding to printpatterns. The removable handle allowseasy cleaning of the re-usable stamp.

StencilsStencils add to the possibilities of silkpainting, difficult patterns can be easilyachieved. The motifs developed in theMarabu studio can be used as mirrorimages, placed anywhere and enable

totally unique creations.The durable, laser-cut polyester and theextra thin quality allow for highlydetailed motifs and clean finishedoutlines. The robust and durable stencilsare PVC free.Marabu offers a wide selection ofmotifs: floral, ornamental or graphic

motifs are available as both borders andlarge-sized motifs.

example motifs

example motifs

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Marabu-Foam Paint RollerFoam paint roller on a stable metal handle

for large-area paint applications.Particularly suitable for stencilling andadhesive tape technique. Foam roller isremovable for easy cleaning. 1 set with2 foam paint rollers: 5 cm/10 cm.

BrushMarabu offers an extensive andbalanced assortment of brushes in

different sizes and shapes for silkpainting.

Starter Set SilkMakes silk painting for beginners easy.

The Marabu Starter Set Silk includes4 shades of 50 ml each (medium yellow,carmine red, medium blue, black), abrush and instructions. For the firstincredible steps with silk paints.

Stencilling BrushFine-pored, robust dabbing brush forstencilling. Also suitable for even dabbing

of large areas. 1 set with 3 stencillingbrushes: 1.5 cm/3.5 cm/5 cm.

Colour Range


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031

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034

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075

017

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007

037

039

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095

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053

096

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vanilla

lemon *

yellow *

medium yellow *

apricot

tangerine

red orange *

cherry red

carmine red *

garnet red

bordeaux*

light pink

rose pink

raspberry *

Silk:available in 50 ml plus*also in 250 ml

lavender *

plum

aubergine

arctic *

aquamarine

azure blue

pastel blue

medium blue *

dark blue

emerald *

caribbean

petrol

reseda

leaf green

olive green

light green

rich green *

pine green *

amber

caramel

medium brown

dark brown *

terracotta

light grey *

black*

Colour Range


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225

013

009

032

034

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081

039

280

055

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041

017

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tangerine

orange

orient red

carmine red

bordeaux

light pink

amethyst

aubergine

duck egg blue

dark ultramarine

night blue

aquamarine

turquoise

Silk Color:available in 12.5 gms

reseda

lime green

khaki

amber

cocoa

grey

black


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blackberry

aubergine

night blue

caramel

cocoa

white

black

Velvet Touch:available in 100 ml

clear *

dark brown

black *

metallic-taupe

metallic-brown

metallic-white

metallic-copper *

metallic-gold *

metallic-silver *

metallic-anthracite

glitter-peridot

glitter-aqua blue

glitter-smoky blue

glitter-amethyst

glitter-taupe

glitter-graphite

Contours &Effects:available in 25 ml as liner*and in 50 ml

Metallic: Glitter:


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Marabusince 1859

Your local dealer:

Our instructions are given for your guidance. Try a test area first. Differences in tone due to printing method Subject to change without prior noticePrinted on non-chlorine, non-acid bleached paper. MW 0109 GB/5911 05 069

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You will find lots of ideas for designingpaper, wood and lots more in these leaflets available from your local specialist dealer.

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Germany

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