Fiber Reactive Dyes: Exploration on Fabric and Paper

In this hands-on studio experience students will explore monotype screen printing using MX Fiber Reactive dye pastes on fabric. This exploration will include “Breakdown Printing”, a deconstructive printing approach unique to dye pastes. The process begins by creating impressions on a silk screen using textured items which are dried and released with a wetting agent to a fabric substrate. Textured layers are repeatedly added to build a rich surface design that ultimately becomes a unique textile piece. Materials list provided at registration.