Blisstree » devore http://www.blisstree.com Family, Health, Home and Lifestyles Tue, 22 Dec 2009 02:11:08 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 You’re Doing WHAT To That Fabric? http://www.blisstree.com/articles/youre-doing-what-to-that-fabric/ http://www.blisstree.com/articles/youre-doing-what-to-that-fabric/#comments Sun, 03 May 2009 09:00:04 +0000 Chloe Findlay-Harder http://www.blisstree.com/?p=84490 Post from: Blisstree

You’re Doing WHAT To That Fabric?

]]> Devore is a process of using chemicals to dissolve natural plant fibers (like rayon, acetate or cotton) but leaving synthetic or silk fibers behind.

The plant fibers dissolve, leaving a sheer mesh of the synthetic – creating a lacey, elegant fabric.

Here are two different videos explaining some basic devore techniques.  In the first one, fiber artist Dionne Swift explains the basic process, and the fabrics used:

The second video shows how to use devore to create a cutwork piece.

Just remember, any time you’re using chemicals in your studio – take the appropriate precautions!

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You’re Doing WHAT To That Fabric?

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