Step One:
     After drawing your design onto the silk, seal with gutta (silk resist).
Apply the water-based gutta directly from the tube to outline each section.
The gutta paste will penetrate into the silk fibres and prevent the colours from running. Gutta must be applied in a steady, continuous line. A second coat may also be applied before painting to improve the seal.
Allow 30 minutes to dry.

Step Two:
     Apply your colours to the center of each gutta-sealed section. Setasilk colours are formulated to run on silk, so only a small amount of colour is needed. If shading is desired, apply all colour shades before the fabric is dry. Watercolour brushes work best as they tend not to drip. Use a foam brush to achieve large sections of colour.

Step Three:
     Allow colours to completely dry before fixing. Gently iron the reverse side of the fabric for 3-4 minutes. This can now be handwashed or dry cleaned.

Helpful Hints
    Setasilk colours can also be used on other fabrics like cotton & poyester.
     Cleaning and ironing fabric before applying the design allows the gutta to reach the
     fibres.
     Lighten colours by diluting with Setasilk thinner.
     Thicken by mixing with water-based gutta colours (except colourless).
     Solvent-based gutta may also be used; however, you will not be able to dry clean the
     fabric.
     Both colours and water-based gutta will withstand washing and drycleaning.