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Week 9: Thermochromic Ink

Thermochromic Ink Week 9 What is the technique? Thermochromic inks change color with exposure to heat. They can go from colorful to colorless, colorless to colorful, or change from one color to another very quickly. Although thermochromic inks were introduced in the 1970s, they are used extensively today. What are the relevant materials needed for the technique? Thermochromic ink powder Clear… Read more →

Week 1 & 2: Transfer Printing

Transfer Printing Week 1 & 2 What is the technique? Transfer printing is the transference of an image to fabric or other materials via a substrate. Image is transferred via heat and pressure. This technique relies on the fact that dyes sublime when heated which is sometimes also known as sublimation printing. Transfer Printing on fabrics by : Drawing using crayons… Read more →