DYEING AND PRINTING QUESTIONS
Use the books provided and the internet to answer the following questions. The suggested websites
are only a guide, there are lots more. (Photos from Pink Pagoda Studio)
http://www.cotton.org/pubs/cottoncounts/fieldtofabric/dyeing.cfm
http://www.teonline.com/knowledge-centre/dyeing-fiber-to-apparel.html
http://pinkpagodastudio.blogspot.com/2010_06_01_archive.html
http://www.indie.com.au/screen-print
http://www.louisesnook.com/index.html
http://www.screenhaus.com.au/
http://www.jennykee.com/
http://www.amybutlerdesign.com/mainmenu.php#
1. What is dyeing?
2. The steps in dyeing are migration, diffusion, anchorage and exhaustion. In relation to the
dyeing process, what do each of these words mean?
3. What is a mordant? Give examples of common mordants.
4. What is natural dyeing? List 4 sources of natural dyes.
5. Name 5 types of synthetic dyes.
6. Which type would be the best for cotton?
7. Which type would be the best for wool?
8. What is yarn dyeing? Name 2 fabrics that are yarn dyed.
9. What is piece dyeing?
10. Describe and illustrate two cultural methods of dyeing fabric.
11. What is printing?
12. How could you tell if a fabric has been dyed or printed? Find a sample of each.
13. What is resist printing? List some techniques that use resist printing?
14. Find images to illustrate block printing, screen printing and roller printing.
15. What is the difference between heat transfer printing and direct digital printing?
16. What OHS issues must be addressed when dyeing or printing fabrics?
17. Find fashion and interior design illustrations to show different types of dyeing and printing.
18. Research a designer who specialises in dyeing or printing. Write a short biography about him
or her and find illustrations of his/ her work.