Silks are a brand new product by colorist extraordinaire Leslie Ohnstad! These beautiful new paints work so well with our Luminarte H20's like Peanut butter & jelly, Macaroni and cheese or cookies and milk! Artist Marah Johnson created a couple of videos showing how well silks work with our Luminarte H20s!
The video below show how well the Silks work as a resist with our Luminarte H20's!
New from Luminarte Created by colorist extraordinaire Leslie Ohnstad
Silks Acrylic Glaze 24 amazing colors in 1 oz. wide mouth jars
It's all about shimmer, shine, and sparkle!
What makes Silks so special?
It's the secret mix of mica and other proprietary mineral particles that refract light, like a crystal.
How do Silks work?
Silks are easy to use paints that create a semi-gloss glaze - not too shiny, not too flat, but just right.Simply brush Silks onto your project, using a wide brush for broad strokes or a fine brush for details.
Or use a brayer if you want even wider swaths of color.
Allow Silks to dry between colors to keep the glaze layers distinct and create depth, or blend the colors while still wet if you prefer that effect.
What surfaces are suitable for Silks?
It's a long list. Silks are formulated for paper, wood, pre-washed fabrics, papier mache, acrylic and other plastics, canvas, gourds, silk and silk ribbon, terra cotta, paper-clay, air-dry clay, air-dry polymer, leather, faux leather, and more.
How long does it take for Silks to dry?
Silks have an extended open time to make them easy to use. They dry faster on paper and other porous surfaces, more slowly on non-porous materials. Thinner applications dry faster than heavier layers. Climate conditions are a factor as well. Silks are fully cured after 48 hours.
Do I need to coat or seal my finished projects?
It's not necessary to coat projects like greeting cards, scrapbook layouts, or items that are purely decorative. Once projects have cured for 48 hours, you can protect and seal them with water-based polyurethane, a spray sealant, or 2-part resin coating.
What do I need to use for clean-up?
Clean-up is easy. You need only soap and water.
How should I store Silks?
Wipe the rim of the jar before storing so lids won't stick. Store the jars upright in a box or on a shelf, at room temperature away from direct sunlight and high heat or extreme cold.
Anything special I should know when using Silks on fabric?
Natural fibers work best (cotton, linen, silk, smooth lightweight wool). Pre-wash, dry and press any fabric that has sizing. If a fabric is called "dye-ready" you can skip this step. After painting with Silks, let the project fully cure for 48 hours, even if it dry to the touch long before the time is up. Then heat-set the color in a hot dryer, or iron on the back (or use a press cloth and iron from the front).
What about Silks on clear acrylic? To ensure the maximum amount of sparkle, use Silks to paint on the reverse side of the acrylic so the clear layer in front will capture light.
Why are there only 24 colors?
Not to worry, there are more to come!
To purchase the Silks visit the website Dreaming in Color. Visit our website to purchase Luminarte Grande H20's, Petite Kits, Radiant Rain Luminarte sprayers or daubers or check our our other Luminarte friendly products HERE.
FUN product! LOVE them.
Posted by: Marilyn Nimmo | December 08, 2011 at 08:05 PM