This unique method bonds silk fibers into a lustrous kind of "felt" which can be gossamer and transparent or thick and opaque as leather. Because the fibers are unspun, silk's rich luster and texture are captured. Silk fusion is a perfect canvas for hand or machine stitching, printing, stamping, origami, quilting, jewelry, wearable art, book coverings, and collage.

There are two sessions to this class. The Silk Fusion takes approximately 15-24 hours to dry so the Thursday morning we will start on our applique and make your individual Silk Fusion, Friday when the silk is dry you will remove your piece from the screen, fuse it and finish the appliques started on the first day. For the applique you will work with a pre-made piece of Silk Fusion so you understand how if behaves and workability. For the pre-made piece (seahorse) if you would like to make an applique that is different please let the instructor preview your pattern to determine if it will be suitable and fit the pre-made pieces (approximately 7” by 11”).

Lots of colors and fun embellishments such as Angelina, Sari Silk Fibers, Funky Silk Fibers, and ribbons/yarns will be available to add to your piece. This is the really fun part! If you have any items (such as fun yarn) for embellishments please bring them!

Supply List (please bring to class):

Scissors for cutting applique

Fun embellishments