(Ps. photos not uploaded yet as I accidentally left my work at home however I will post the photos asap)

Fibre Etching

Fibre etching/ Devore is a fabric technique whereby a fibre remover is used on a mixed fabric textile commonly velvet-ish materials that consist a mixture of fibre(cellulose) and silk. This fibre etch remover can be used on cotton, linen and paper too.

Materials: Silk screen spreader, Fabric(velvet), Fibre Remover and stencil

Directions:

1. Place the stencil on the correct side of the fabric.

2. Pour some fibre remover gel on the top of stencil.

3. Spread the gel across the stencil using the spreader.

4. Let dry for 24 hours.

5. Iron the fabric till fibres turn brown

6. Hand wash the fabric in water.

7. Dyeing may proceed according to the artist’s preference.

8. WOOHOO ITS DONE!

 

Bleaching

Bleaching can be done through removing the colour pigment from the fibre using bleach and asa result, the fabric will be removed off its original colour and gives off organic/ inorganic patterns depending on how you bleach the cloth.

Materials: Bleach, Cloth(preferably cotton), Spray Bottle, Mask, Stencil

Directions:

1. Wear mask. Pour bleach in a spray bottle.

2. Prepare cloth on a flat surface- depending on the desired design, tie or put stencil on cloth accordingly.

3. Spray bleach on the cloth. Spray as appropriately.

4. Wait for the colour on the fabric to disappear.

5. Voila!!

 

I really like tie dye prints so this technique turns out to be really fun when you see the colour disappears right in front of you, like magic!!