SOLAR FAST/INKODYE
SUPPLY LIST
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Foam rollers, foam brushes, old paint brushes and/or sponges
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Old credit card or auto squeegees (bondo
scrappers)
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Containers to hold your brushes/etc., another one
for water. Paper plates or flat
containers for holding scrappers and paints.
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Paper towels , rubber gloves
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Glass (from old picture frame) 8.5X11” is good or larger. Glass will hold down your items/stencils/etc.
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Stencils, thermo fax screens (I have lots of screens
I brought with me). Found objects – keep
in mind solar fast paint/ink is similar to sun printing so as long as an object
lies flat on your fabric, you’ll get a print.
Any object that casts a shadow will imprint. If you have old film negatives or x-rays,
they are worth a try!
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Cotton fabric (just prewashe no need to treat
with soda ash/etc. or just bring PFD fabric).
You can use white or previously dyed fabrics, patterned prints or found
papers. Keep in mind your background
fabric just has to be lighter than the paint you are using.
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Heavy artist paper if you want to play with
paper and solar fast.
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Plastic trash bags or plastic (shower curtains @
dollar store are good) – to cover your work area and for carrying home your
fabrics – foam board is good to lay pieces on then place plastic in between
pieces. Or those store pant hangers are
good to hang fabric to dry.
NOTE: Solar Fast takes only 10 -20 minutes (at
most) to produce effect. Once your object/stencil/glass
is removed, your substrate needs to be taken out of the sun or you’ll lose your
imprint!!!! Then you need to rinse/wash
out immediately
NOTE2: Beth has Lumidye and I have Solar Fast (both
work similar) so no need to purchase unless you have some sitting at home you’ve
not tried yet!
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GENERAL
TIPS
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1. If printing T-shirts or clothing, put
something between the layers of fabric to prevent bleed through. Board, wood,
plastic, glass, wax paper, freezer paper or anything nonporous will work well.
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2. To
keep the substrate and the film as flush as possible, always make prints on a
hard, flat surface. Using glass is a great way to keep the negative and
substrate flush. You may also clip or clamp the substrate and negative between
the glass and a board. This will ensure optimum clarity in the resulting print.
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3. If you over wet your fabric or paper, blot it
with a paper towel or allow it to dry slightly before placing your negative.
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4. It is better to over expose than underexpose.
Even if the color development looks complete, leave your print in sunlight for
the full suggested time.
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5. If masking the edge of your print, you might
find it easier to remove the tape before placing your image. Removing the tape
will make it easier to smooth out any wrinkles in the fabric.
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6.
Stretching the fabric before applying the dye and printing may produce
distortions in the resulting print. For best results, keep fabric taught when
applying the dye, but do not stretch.
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7.. If printing without film or glass, misting
the substrate with water during exposure will keep it wetter longer, which may
help produce deeper or brighter colors.
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