In Utah TMDMom had this awesome swap project for us to do..something I always wanted to do. stamp on silk scarves! I however could not make up my mind on what stamps/colors/patterns I want ed to stamp. I asked Beth if it would be ok for me to bring mine home and play with it.
After being here for a few days I knew I wanted to do a batik on the scarf. I did what I do when I make a Batik card.
Step 1: stamp image on scarf with versamark and cover with clear emboss powder. I used the True Friend set and Baroque Motifs.


Step 2: use heat tool to emboss the scarf, be careful to not burn the scarf. Move the heat tool around a lot.
Step 3: Put scarf in a plastic tub or like me in the kitchen sink, mine is stainless steel. Spray scarf with Ranger Adirondack color wash. I used Stream and Wild Plum.
Step 4: Iron between 2 pieces of newsprint (no ink) or like I did, 2 grocery brown paper bags with no ink. This way no printed ink comes off on your scarf. Use the highest heat setting with NO steam. Iron until the embossing comes off onto the brown paper. If the scarf is sticking to the paper reheat with iron.
Step 5: rinse, run under water until water runs clear. Ring out and hang to dry. Wait 72 hours before washing.
and then you are done! I recommend wearing rubber gloves unless you like the look of ink stained fingers and hands.
I referred to this article from HGTV for inspiration and directions for this project.