You can see in the pic below where I added some water to my brush to add a darker tone. I didn’t want drips so I just let it dry. This is just the Cadmium Red: I don’t know about you, but I associate red with hearts, cardinals, blood, roses, or Santa Claus. I wanted to...
The grade of cashmere fiber also greatly affects its price. Low-grade cashmere is inexpensive, but high-grade cashmere wool can become incredibly pricey. The higher the grade, the thinner the fibers when it comes to cashmere wool. What different types of cashmere fabric are there?
* Hosting a clothing swap or clothing repair party to encourage our friends (and ourselves) to recycle, mend or salvage old garments rather than buying new ones. We are donating a box a week of good, useable clothes. Women's shelters and many other places welcome good used items. I'm a...
Lamé fabric today While still an infrequently used fabric, lamé never seems to quite go out of style. It’s uncommon to see average people wearing either imitation or genuine precious metal lamé out on the street, but you can find each type of lamé within specific contexts. High-fashi...
I’ll take it upstairs and get the recycle orders authorized. UPSTAIRS Big Boss: Can I help you? Supervisor: I need recycle orders authorized. I didn’t realize you would be at the reception desk yourself. Don’t you have an assistant to handle this kind of thing? Big Boss: (Raises...
As a result, any fabric with woven patterns bears resemblance to jacquard, but technically speaking, only fabrics woven with Jacquard looms can be considered genuine examples of this fabric. Mainly prized for its ornamental properties, jacquard is also a relatively durable and heavyweight fabric, ...