Dupont FAQ
Get answers to common questions about combining different silk dyes and paints, fixing methods, dilutants, and achieving various effects on silk fabric.
Can I use different silk dyes or paints in the same piece?
Yes you can if they are fixed in a like manner. For example you can use Dupont, Tinfix Design, Jacquard and Pebeo Silk in the same piece because they are all steam set. Just as you can use the silk paints such as Setasilk, Dye-na-Flow or Silkcolor in the same piece since they are all fixed by ironing. However, do not use dyes and paints together in the same piece since they are not compatible when fixing (unless you steam the dye first, then paint and iron fix the paint.)
Do I need to use the dye-thinner/dilutant for the Dupont dyes?
The dilutants for the silk dyes will allow you to thin the dyes and aids in the uniform spreading and merging of the dyes, avoiding hard lines and watermarks. If you just want to dilute the color and want a streaky appearance, just use water. An alternative is the use of alcohol (Isopropyl rubbing) and distilled water in a 50/50 proportion. A drawback to the alcohol dilutant is the odor of the alcohol and good ventilation is needed.
