Find A Unique Handmade Silk Scarf Here
Written by Lizzie's Rays on October 1st, 2008
See my collection of available handmade silk scarves here.
Finding The Right Scarf
Finding that perfect silk scarf accessory can be a challenge. You need the right scarf accessory to go with the right outfit for the right occasion and many times what you need is a handmade silk scarf. Sometimes a solid color will do and sometimes you want something with more flair, more personality. Sometimes, and for some of us most times, a machine made scarf just won’t due.
Aside from the millions of different colors and styles you also have different techniques that can go into the making of the scarf. Most silk scarves these days are mass produced totally by machine and sold in large department stores or online retailers. For many folks this is just not what are looking for they would prefer alternatives to the mass produced lineups that are being offered in such stores. The scarves are machine woven, machine dyed, machine printed (if they are printed at all)…boring!
A Unique Silk Scarf - The Perfect Accessory For Your Wardrobe
Silk is such a beautiful fabric and the options for different colors, printing styles, and dying techniques that can be applied to silk scarves are almost limitless. So why limit yourself when shopping for a new scarf? A handmade silk scarf offers an alternative to the mass produced market. When silk scarves are hand dyed they become unique silk accessories. When you add different printing techniques, done manually, you create one of a kind fashion pieces that would be impossible to identically reproduce. If you buy one of my scarves you will be the ONLY person to EVER own that particular style.
Most people love the idea of being the only one to ever own a particular accessory. When you buy a handmade silk scarf from me you will be the only one in the world to ever own that particular color and printing pattern. Sure I might reuse some of my printing blocks sometimes on different scarves; however I approach each of my silk scarves as a unique piece. I couldn’t make two of my scarves identical even if I wanted to!
Add A Handmade Silk Scarf To Your Collection
Interested in adding to your collection? Come and see what i currently have available and pick out a handmade silk scarf at my online store here. I am always adding new items and once something is sold it will NEVER be available again as that exact style. Come have a look and hopefully you’ll find something perfect for you!
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Hi Liz. Thank you for leaving your comment on my blog today. Your scarves are very beautiful. I have recently been experimenting with patterning on silk, without using a resist. This appears to be similar to what you are doing.
I’ve just recently switched from silk paints to tinfix dyes. I am having a hard time with the steaming. the colors run and offset, even though I wrap them in paper and try to fix the pot so condensation does not roll off onto the wrapped silk.
Do you have problems with this too?
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Hi Dana, thx for stopping by, I loved your site! My hubby & I are just getting things rolling here on this site, thanks for the compliment on the scarves. Now onto your question.
First you need to make sure that you are either ‘accordian folding’ or ‘rolling’ your fabric in newspaper. Then you need to wrap that in a bath towel and tye the ends with a string to make sure they don’t touch the water. Then when steaming be sure you are only using about 1.5 inches of water and using a rack of some sort that your bundled fabric will fit on. The pot you use for steaming should be large enough to keep the bundled fabric from touching the sides directly if possible. Also setting a few sheets of newspaper over the top of the pot (but under the lid) is highly recommended. Every 5 minutes you should remove the bottom sheet of newspaper. The whole steaming process should last about 10 to 15 minutes. Heavier fabric could take longer. Then repeat the whole process on the other side of the fabric.
Don’t forget to check the water level throughout the process (don’t let it run out). Air dry the fabric unless you are washing it out right away.
Hope that was helpfull! If you need me to go over any of the details just let me know.
Liz
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This is great info to know.