Silk scarf painting on a Mandala design with Inktense block
/ Shih-tien WuSilk scarf painting on a square Mandala design with Inktense block
Silk painting is addictive and very easy with the Derwent Inktense block (works like watercolor). Here is another video of painting (coloring) the square scarf of Mandala design. It is beginner friendly project and does not require heat setting. See product links below.
Silk painting videos to watch
My 9 year old's first silk painting video
Product Links (some are affiliated)
Paint: Derwent Inktense blocks - click here or here
Silk scarf blanks: http://amzn.to/2FvogHW
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