In this sublimation printing workshop, printers will paint and mark-make with a range of colour liquid disperse dyes onto paper.
The painted sublimation dyed papers are then transferred onto fabric using a heat press. We will also experiment with ready-made sublimation papers, designing hand-cut stencils for printing onto textiles. Colours can be layered, and flat objects and stencils used as a resist to create patterns and shapes onto fabric.
The sublimation dyes work best on synthetic fabrics, or with a mixed component of cotton and synthetic, for example. In the workshop we will print onto recycled polyester suede, acetate satin, polyester sateen and polyester crepe de chine.
This workshop is suitable for anyone, beginners and those with experience. By the end of the three hour workshop you will have a greater understanding of the process, the equipment and materials needed to print at home.
Nicole Line
About the Group Leader
Nicole is an artist and textile tutor based in London, Forest Hill. She studied Textiles at University for the Creative Arts where she is currently a Lecturer for Foundation and BA Textiles. Nicole holds a BA, PGCert and Masters’ degree from UCA.
Please see the link below to my website with images of the heat press process.
Heat Press: sublimation printing
Testing out different inks and designs
All materials are included in the workshop, if you have any additional materials at home you would like to test, please do bring along;
• Flat objects: String, lace, leaves, grasses, pressed flowers… etc.
• A plain t-shirt to print onto, scrap pieces of fabric, bags, napkins…etc.
• Prep your own paper stencils at home, this will allow more time for printing in the workshop.
• Images printed out or on your phone for design inspiration.
