Resources
Dharmatrading
I get many of my silk scarves at Dharmatrading and some of my other silk supplies, such as dyes, gutta bottles, spray bottles and silk garments for painting. They produce a wonderful catalog full of information for the textile craft industry. Their website also has a lot of How To information.
800-542-5227
Thai Silks (Retail) or Exotic Silks (Wholesale)
I get many of my silk scarves and most of my yardage from Exotic Silks in Mountainview CA. If you only need a little silk, use Thai Silk. If you buy in big quantities ($300 to start, $100 minimum after that) you can use Exotic Silks. They are two arms of the same company
800-722-7455
Susan Louise Moyer
I get my brushes and frames from Susan and have taken a number of classes from her. Check her site for workshops. I think her book on Silk Painting is the best out there. Susan also sells a wonderful silk stretcher which she and her husband have developed over the years. She has a terrific resources links page at www.moyerdesign.com/links.htm
800-790-6377
Silk Painters International
This website is used by a lot of well known silk artists to promote their work. You can see wonderful examples of silk paintings here. They also have a section called Silk Wiki which has a lot of How To information. You can become a member of Silk Painters International and get their SILKWORM publication.
Fashion in Harmony
This website has terrific information on making bias cut garments and their book, Bias Cut Blueprints is a must-have for any seamstress doing a lot of silk work. Fashion in Harmony also present workshops around the country.
(888) 818-5190
Carter Smith's Shibori site
Carter sells a wonderful DVD's & printed step-by-step instructions are available to purchase for $60.00. email CARTER@SHIBORI.COM
781.581.9706