Background and text painted with Procion dyes

Comparing Mediums for Calligraphy on Silk

The are a wide range of paints on dyes available for painting text on fabric. Here is a comparison of some options.

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Backround dyed with fresh indigo leaves (Persicaria tinctoria). Text painted with indigo ink combined with soy milk binder.

Background and details painted with plant based acrylic by Natural Earth Paints.