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Make your staff more knowledgeable with no expense A free DYER'S GUIDE on TEXTILE PROCESSING techniques, right from desizing to finishing and printing, for people in the textile industry. It covers from basic processing to the latest trends in the technology. The following main topic headings speak about the contents: 1) Bleaching Dyeing and Finishing: This option contains information about basic processing details of various fibers and blends. Wherever necessary, practical tips and recipes have been included for the benefit of the readers. It's a very useful section containing dyestuff and dyeing details of reactive dyes, vat dyes and disperse dyes. 2) Articles on Textile Processing: This option is...

The word Denim is believed to have evolved from a French fabric known as "serge de Nîmes." The cloth from Nîmes was a twill woven cloth made of a silk-wool blend; however; the fabric mix of this cloth casts some doubt on this origin since Denim has always been made from cotton. Since the mid-1950's Denim Garments has become a mainstay in the wardrobe of American youth. Denim represents a rugged cotton twill textile, in which the weft passes under two or more warp fibers, producing the familiar diagonal ribbing identifiable on the reverse of the fabric, which distinguishes denim from cotton duck. Denim was traditionally colored blue with indigo dye to make blue jeans though jean...

When you want to knit with a yarn that is totally unique, try dyeing it first. There are two ways of dyeing yarn. One way is with chemical or synthetic dyes, which are quick and easy to use, the other is with natural dyes. The process of using natural dyes takes a little longer but the results are more subtle. Synthetic dyes cover a wider range of colours than natural dyes. They are relatively inexpensive to buy and so, for the beginner, a great way to experiment. It's important to choose the correct dye for the type of fibres in your yarn. Because synthetic dyes are made from chemicals, the same dye will react differently on yarns of different fibre composition. Natural dyestuffs can be collected...

Most rugs that we purchase for our homes consist of colors made by chemical dyes however, with a handcrafted oriental rug the colors are made from natural dyes extracted from vegetables and plants found in the area where the weaver lives. Natural rug dyes are not mixed with any chemicals in order to get the color that is needed. Colors are selected to echo the colors of the world around us. Weavers using natural dyes go to great lengths to produce vibrant colors. Some colors are difficult to create. Natural dyes give a carpet rich coloring and an elegant appearance. The art of coloring is an extremely ancient technique. Listed below you will find different types of plants or vegetables that are...

One way that you can get area rugs to match your décor is to paint them yourself. There are several ways that you can paint rugs to match your home décor. These include using a stencil, stamping or using dye. You can even use a paintbrush and create your own masterpiece on a rug. Some of the supplies you will need in order to paint rugs for home décor include a rug (you might want to start with an old rug for your first time); a pattern (either stencils or stamps); fabric paint or dye and a set of brushes. Getting started...Before you attempt to paint the rug for your home, be sure that you know what you want to do. You should have a design idea in your head and be able to...

Timeline of clothing and textiles technology. See also: History of clothing and textiles See also: textile manufacturingpre-history spindle used to create yarn from fibres. (unknown) loom.c. 27000 BC Impressions of textiles and basketry and nets left on little pieces of hard clay.c. 25000 BC Venus figurines depicted with clothing.c. 8000 BC Evidence of flax cultivation in the Near East.c. 6500 BC Approximate date of Naalebinding examples found in Nehal Hemar cave, Israel. This technique, which uses short separate lengths of thread, predated the invention of knitting (with its continuous lengths of thread) and requires that all of the as-yet unused thread be pulled through the loop in the sewn...

Technology has made it possible for us to print on textiles using wide-format printers these days. Because of these developments, textile printing has opened new avenues when it comes to printing, and it is widely used in the fields of fashion, interior design, engineering, the military and many other fields. However, since there are many different kinds of fabrics used in textile printing, there are also many different printer inks used in printing on fabrics. These printer inks are meant to bind with the fibers of the textile so that the resulting printout would have a high level of quality as well as durability. Below is a list of some of the kinds of printer inks used for textile printing on...

Summer Vacations were long for me. At the end of last term, after I finished my contract at a university in Nanchang, I headed home in early July, thinking I would be back in China by early September. However, it turned out be a far longer vacation running to almost twelve weeks. My days at home were easy, relaxed and laid-back. After a long walk in the park adjoining the lakes near my home in Kolkata, as the city is now known, changed from its earlier and better-known name Calcutta, I would return home, read a couple of newspapers and browse the internet, looking for information on a variety of interesting topics and for new developments in the fields of human endeavour. One day, while relaxing...

When we talk about dyes, we refer to a color which is produced especially by soaking in a coloring solution. Dyeing is a process where colors are imparted on a product, may be food, textiles or cosmetics or for any industrial application. Dye or Dyestuff is a colored substance which imparts more or less permanent color to other materials. Many dyes are available and they are formed by different ways and used in different applications depending on the manufacturing process. Dyes can be formed by using artificial means like using chemicals, acids etc. However, dyes can also formed in a natural way. Though it might sound strange, but it is a fact that natural dyes can be found right in your own garden...

We are exposed to too many chemicals and allergens in todays society. Alpaca fiber is rapidly gaining in popularity because it is softer, warmer, and stronger than sheeps' wool, but did you know that it has natural properties that can help you avoid chemicals and allergens? An alpaca is a gentle fiber animal. No animals are killed to harvest the luxurious alpaca fiber which is another reason people like alpaca wool. Below are five ways that an alpacas' fleece helps you avoid some harsh chemicals and other irritants. 1. Alpaca fiber comes in 22 natural colors. No need to use harsh dye products. The natural colors range from white and fawn to dark brown and black. Textile dye dermatitis is more...

Several years ago, I decided that I would explore the world of fabric dyeing. It was in dyeing fabric that I really learned about color, and the difference between yellow-green and blue-green. By mixing the colors to make the dye, all of a sudden the resulting colors make more sense, and now, many yards of dyed fabric later, it is easier for me to pick out colors for a quilt. By actually seeing what color results from mixing 1/4 yellow and 3/4 red versus 1/2 yellow and 1/2 red, it all makes more sense. What is interesting is that when I took the class, the teacher provided the dye to make the colors you see in the fabric samples below. I did notice that the red was a magenta color, instead of what I...

Painting is a unique art and from very long time it has attracted people towards itself, either to learn this art or to admire this unique art. Paintings are the expressions of the painters and express the views and feelings of the painters. Michelangelo, L. D. Vinci, etc., are some of the great painters of their times, and they have given some awe-inspiring paintings to the world. Painting is done on walls, potteries, fabrics, glasses etc. However, among them fabric painting has become a famous homemade handcraft. Fabric painting, a unique art of painting, finds its lively expression on the fabrics. Painting on fabric has become popular as a household craft work. Many people are practicing this art...

With the recent economic "waking up" of global emerging markets, it would only be logical that other social segments of such markets would enjoy a revival of sort as well, and art forms of many kinds are no exception to this new found revival. An artist from such an emerging market is Rita and she creates within an art form which is some 2000 years old and has been practiced in our western hemisphere only sparingly, partially due to its complexity, very time consuming and hot, messy application during the process of creating this art. Most everyone is familiar with this art when associated with linen and clothing, but less knowledgeable as to hanging wall art and framed work. The art form I am...

A candle not just brings light. It is a symbol of peace, joy and happiness. Not just candles, the colors that you see in them also have great significance. The colors can help you bring positive things in your life. Each color has its own symbolism. So why to use plain white candles when colored candles give you much more than just light. Get dazzling colors dyes for your candles and light a colorful light. Candle dyes come in a variety of styles and designs: Candle color chips- These are the easiest way of bringing colors to your candles. They are made from paraffin wax and stearic acid. Usually, 1 diamond color chip per pound is recommended, however you can add or subtract this amount to bring a...

We all love color and we surround ourselves with our favorite colors, in our clothes, our homes, our cars, and our offices. Colors can be soothing to our spirits, make us feel happy or sad, or give us energy. We can send silent messages to the people around us just by the colors we choose for ourselves. But, there is a problem with dye because it contains toxic heavy metals such as chrome, copper and zinc. Yes, I know these metals are all natural but that doesn't make them any less toxic! Sometimes, dyes also contain known or suspected carcinogens. Dyes run soaking into our bodies even if they are said to be colorfast! So all those toxic heavy metals end up wreaking havoc in our bodies, by...

The Black Walnut, scientifically known as Juglans nigra, is a flowering tree that belongs to the hickory family. This species of tree is native to eastern North America. It grows mainly in riparian zones, from places such as south Ontario, South Dakota, Georgia, central Texas and northern Florida. Appearance This tree is a large deciduous species that can grow to heights of forty feet. If it faces forest competition, it will develop a tall, clear bole. Unlike the open-grown form, it doesn't have a short bole with a broad crown. The Black Walnut has a grey-black bark which is deeply furrowed. The centre of the twigs has air spaces in it. The leaves are alternate and pinnate, with the largest leaves...

Pumpkin costumes are one of the traditional costumes worn during Halloween because of the major role played by pumpkins in the celebration of this holiday on October 31. Halloween is mostly a secular celebration but it is based on All Saints' Day and the ancient Celtic festival called Samhain. The Irish immigrants brought this tradition with them to North America. One of the traditional symbols of this holiday is the jack-o-lantern that got its name from the legend of Stingy Jack. However, the tradition of putting a candle inside a carved pumpkin actually came from the practice of the ancient Celts of placing a carved turnip on their window sills to scare off any evil spirits. In North America...

Batik fabric is cloth which normally uses the wax-resist dyeing technique to produce such patterns. However, due to advances in the field of printing, many products are put into the category of batik even though they were not made with traditional methods. The popular and well regarded Javanese Batik has designs that are based on the the culture and religion of the area. The three main colors that are used in such prints are usually dark brown, white and Indigo. This is because in the old days, natural dyes were usually only found in these colors. The patterns on the Batik also denote the rank and social standing of the individual. The patterns from Java usually differ from any other area in...

Shengze Town is located in Wujiang City, Jiangsu Province, 118 square kilometers and a population of nearly 200,000 permanent residents. Developed economy in 2002 to achieve 5 billion yuan of gross domestic product. A long history of silk production and trade. As early as the Ming Dynasty the town had become a professional silk fabric, the Qing Dynasty, silk industry entered its heyday, the town looms the total Yuwan Taiwan, known as "sunrise 10000 silk, clothing the world." Silk textile town is now accounted for more than 90% of the total industry, has from the silk reeling and spinning - Weaving - Dyeing - Finishing - apparel, clothing and silk textile production chain, from product research...

Entertaining your kids can be a tricky business at the best of times, and it's even more difficult during holidays. Here are 10 great family activities that will keep your kids busy, whatever the weather or their age. 1. Get them in the kitchen There are loads of simple recipes you can try out with your children. If you're concerned about them getting things in and out of the oven, then why not try making chocolate crispy bars, which have to be chilled in the fridge. If they really love it, then why not challenge them to come up with different sandwich fillings for their tea? They many not particularly enjoy the results, but you're teaching them about taste, as well as having fun! Best for: Girls...

If you want to make your own cute designs for your shirts, skirts, cushion covers, bed sheets and curtains then Tie Dye is perfect for you. Tie dye is a kind of art favorable to everyone whether you are a kid or an adult. You could make tie dye patterns that are beyond your usual imagination. Simply follow these instructions. In making your own tie dye pattern you must first know all the materials needed. Fabric dye, squeeze bottles, white shirt, rubber bands and gloves, bucket and plastic bags are all the things required. After knowing what your materials are, you have to know how to use these materials. First, take the white shirt and dip it in a bucket of half cup salt. Dip the fabric in the...

Children are naturally active creatures. Birthday party crafts are a great way to keep them occupied so that their natural friskiness can be channeled into creative outlets instead of mischievous activities. Well, of course, that's part of their appeal but when it comes to birthday parties, you will want to occupy them while you prepare the food and games. Fortunately, there are numerous ideas for birthday party crafts for kids that are fun and easy. Plus, you can even use many of the crafts made by the kids for the games and activities as well as party favors and souvenirs. Think multi-functionality and you will really appreciate the following craft activities. Painted Pencils You will need...

Really young children just don't understand the concept of giving on particular holidays. Buying dad a tie or a coffee mug just doesn't mean much to them. Young kids love to make things, though, so here are some common crafts that kids make for Father's Day that you could try. Dough Handprints - Using ordinary flour dough, which you can make at home your child can press their hand print into the soft substance. Put a name and a year on it, and then bake for several hours. Now you have a great gift for dad for Father's Day that symbolized that particular year in his child's life. Print and Color Cards - Definitely the easiest craft for kids to make is a card. You can just use construction paper...

Pirate party ideas for girls start with the Pink Skull supplies. Ahoy Buccaneers...Pink Skull pirate ideas for girls are pretty and pink and still have a skull and crossbones on them. This is a great kids birthday theme for the spring and summer months. Spring and summer seem to bring out the pirate in all of us. And these pretty, pink supplies are perfect for your daughter's birthday party. Take a look and find some fun party decorations that have a skull and crossbones on them and if they are pink it's all the better. You can decorate your party room with a personalized banner...they are easy to make yourself or find one at your local party store. Set the table with accessories that have pirates...

Have you always wanted to create your own beaded ornaments but have little experience with bead work? Provided in this article are some simple tips that will help you create stunning and beautiful hand made beaded Christmas ornaments that will make your home more festive this holiday season. If you have never made bead Christmas ornaments, you will first need to select either a pattern or a kit. There are many kits available that typically include the beads, needle, thread, glue and any other materials required to begin making bead Christmas ornaments. The next step is to assemble the proper tools. Tools Needed for Your Hand Made Christmas Ornaments Pliers are the most important tool for...

Rainy days don't have to be gloomy days. Jazz up the winter months with ahome-made personalised brolly. Express yourself and shake off those rainy days blues. Add pictures, phrases, names or symbols to your umbrella. You don't need any artistic skills, just a steady hand. All you need is a computer with a printer, an umbrella, fabric paints, a lamp and some selotape. Choose a plain umbrella to work with. Patterned umbrellas distract from the design and drown it any colour brolly will do, even dark colours such as navy or black. The umbrella should be made from a nylon plastic and not PVC. The fabric paints used to decorate on the umbrella are not as effective on PVC umbrellas. Adding a slogan onto...

What will you dress your small child as this Halloween? If your little kid is over three years old, then you may be racking your brain to come up with another clever Halloween costume idea. Rather than struggling with sewing an elaborate costume to match the newest preschool fad, how about creating a charming yet simple and traditional costume? People will go 'awww how cute' when they see your little sweetie decked out in our 'Easy Child's Cat Costume' idea. Make the effect even more adorable with the appropriate face paint as well. Don't spend a fortune on face paint when you can use our 'Easy Halloween Face Paint' recipe to doll up your darling this Halloween. Keep your child safe this Halloween...

Craft projects for kids gives parents an opportunity to engage is good family time with their children. Crafts can stimulate imagination, relieve stress, develop motor skills and improve self esteem in children. As a parent you probably understand the importance of engaging in family activities with your children, but may be having trouble finding ideas on how to do that. Let's take a look at a few craft projects for kids that you might like to try... Create a decorative bulletin board. Help your child cover a small piece of fiber board with batting and fabric. Then attach ribbon in a crisscross pattern and use decorative tacks at the ribbon intersections. Attach a wire to the back and hang in your...

Fabric painting is an absolute modernization of the painting world. Though it has popped up in recent times, the fact is that it has been in existence since early civilization. It includes putting up color designs on different objects that might make them showy. * Here's Some Background. In earlier times if you remember people used to carve designs on the stones... - And to make it attractive they used to fill it up with color pigments. This literally helped to craft designs as per our choice and gave beautiful colors. * Advancements. It always happens that the basic concept always remains the same but new strategies keep coming up and thus newer advances and techniques are added up. The styles of...

If you're just getting started with fabric painting, you may not have heard of these two handy aids that experienced artists rely on to make painting easier and create better-looking painted pieces. They're called fabric medium and gel medium, and you'll be glad when you've gotten to know them. What are acrylic mediums? Fabric medium and gel medium are thick fluids made of the same kind of acrylic polymers that go into acrylic paints, but without the pigments that give paints their colors. They look opaque when wet but are colorless when dry. Each one has a different role to play in enhancing your fabric painting. What is fabric medium, and how can I use it for painting? Fabric medium serves a...

The key to organizing a great birthday party for a child - with your sanity intact - is keeping it simple and remembering that the most important thing to your child is having fun. If you aim for the perfect party, odds are you'll only stress yourself. Stress is the opposite of relaxed and enjoyable, which is what every good party needs to be. So. Don't over-plan, overwork or over-worry. Keep the focus on fun. Alicia on "Fun being a State of Mind": Forget perfect. Of course you want everyone to have a good time. But remember that these are kids and what seemed like a crisis minutes ago will be forgotten as soon as the next fun thing begins. Think back to your own childhood parties. Do you remember...