Painted “Silk” Shapes

The production and commerce of decorated silk fabrics began thousands of years ago in China. This project introduces fine-mesh polyester as a silk-like fabric for painting. Form a wire shape as a support and paint with transparent liquid acrylic color. Finished pieces are flexible and may be heat-set for outdoor display.

Grade Level: 3 – 12

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01237-1109	SETACOLOR/TRNSPRNT 10SET 45ML in stock	$42.51
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