My Devore Prints

Devore Velvet, Screen Print, Devore Paste. Print Devore paste on the back off Devore Velvet. This Print was the most successful out of all the Devore Prints because it shows all the intricate detail intended.

The Devore printing method involves chemically burning away the natural fibers of a mixed fiber cloth, leaving the synthetic backing. This results in a relief effect. The Devore paste is mixed by a technician. Make sure the fabric you are printing on is a special Devore fabric. Remember to clean your work area and tape your fabric with masking tape to the table if necessary.

Process: Dab Devore paste at the top of your screen. Firmly drag down the Devore paste with a squeegee 2 to 4 times depending on how delicate the fabric is. Once the paste has printed  hang your fabric to naturally dry. Once dry you need to fix the paste using direct heat. Put your fabric on the heat press for 20 seconds. Your fabric will now have a yellow colour to it where it has burnt away. The next step is to rinse under a cold tap and rub away the fibers revealing a lace pattern effect where the fibers have gone. Dry under a dryer or leave to naturally dry. You can now use Procion dyes to dye your Devore print if you so wish. Wear protective gloves and apron. I found doing this process quite challenging because my screen pattern is so detailed that the Devore paste went though to thickly, and when the process had been completed some of my image looked like blobs of burnt away fibers.

(Before) Devore Silk, screen print.

Devore paste.

Devore velvet, screen print Devore paste, Procion dyes: Turquoise MxG, Red Mx5B. When I dyed the material it turned purple because the Turquoise mixed with the red so it resulted in different tones of colours. This is my favourite Devore print because the fabric is so effective and delicate.

Azeta, screen print, Procion dyes: Red Mx5b 

(After) Devore silk, screen print, Procion dyes: Red Mx2R, Yellow Mx3R.