Nidhi's comments (member since Aug 21, 2008)

Nidhi's comments from the Q&A for Printing By Hand group.

Thanks Tina! That definitely helps. I do need to buy more ink too so I guess I will try buying another brand as well.

I block printed on very fine cotton voile fabric with versatex fabric inks. I ironed it 3 times and let it sit for a few hours before testing it in water. The color keeps coming out though when I wash it in cold water with a small amount of detergent. I wonder if this is just the nature of the fabric. I really pressed my ink into the fabric and most of the design showed up on the other side as well. Is it better to just not wash something like this? Perhaps dry clean?

I am having so much fun with this book and the processes and working with fabric, besides these little hiccups along the way. Thanks for all the suggestions in the various forum topics so far.