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Topics with a public outline
Wax Resist Method
Covers preparation of fabric, wax and other materials; waxing techniques and precautions; oxidation and de-waxing; and finishing.
Tie-Dye Printing
Covers introduction to tie-dye printing; techniques (direct, discharge, resist, transfer printing); materials and tools for tie-dye and printing; and finishing.
Starch Resist Method
Covers meaning of starch; materials and tools for starch resist technique; preparation of paste; safety and precautions; different methods (stenciling, freehand drawing, screening, stamping); oxidation and removal of starch; and finishing.
Bleaching
Covers meaning of bleaching; types of bleaching (chlorine, oxygen); materials and tools for bleaching (fabric, chemicals such as chloros, caustic soda, hydrosulphite); and application of bleach on fabric.
course outline
- Introduction to Tie-Dye
- Meaning of tie-dye
- Types of tie-dye designs
- Materials and tools for tie-dye
- Colour Manipulation and Motif Formation
- Definition of colour
- Classes of colours
- Formation of motifs for designs
- Using motifs to create impressions on the fabric
- Creation of patterns
- Safety and Precautions
- Safety materials to be used when dyeing
- Proper storage of chemicals
- Proper handling of electrical appliances
- Importance of safety precautions
- Preparation of Dye
- Meaning of dye
- Types of dyes
- Preparation of dye bath
- Dyeing Processes
- Plain Dyeing
- Pattern Dyeing
- Finishing