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Shiva Artist’s Paintstiks ®
Techniques
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Remember using paper and crayons to do rubbings? The same technique quickly produces
wonderful effects on fabrics, except that we use fabric instead of paper, and iridescent Shiva Oil Paintstiks®
instead of crayons.
To see a video demonstrating the rubbing technique, check out
Threads
magazine website. (Video requires either Quicktime or Real Player; either can be downloaded at the link.)
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![[IMAGE] In the Studio Four Cape View D (Click for larger image; opens in popup window)](images/gmt_cape.jpg "In the Studio Four Cape View D (Click for larger image; opens in popup window)")
Cape pattern by Lois Erickson
"In the Studio Four"
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The fabric for this stunning cape started out as a solid color charcoal silk. Color
and designs were applied by placing the fabric over a textured rubbing plate, and gently rubbing with
a Paintstik until the design appeared. It's great fun, and a very fast way to transform plain fabric
into something unique and wonderful.
The fabric can be washed after heat-setting, and the Paintstiks do not change the hand.
The rubbing technique can be used over objects such as rubber mats, corrugated cardboard, stamps, etc.
My favorite tools are rubbing plates, which provide a wide variety of
inexpensive, textured surfaces. Paintstiks are also great for stenciling, producing a lovely, airbrushed
effect.
Recommended fabrics include cottons, silk, ultra suede, synthetics, and sheers – virtually
any fabric with a smooth surface.
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Easy to Learn...
just click for free printable instructions.
- Paintstiks do not change the hand of fabric
- Handy stick form – each is 4½" by 5/8"
- Highly refined pigments and linseed oil in a pure wax medium
- Permanent after heat setting
- Safe – Non-toxic and hypo-allergenic
- Mixes and blends nicely
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For more details on the chemistry of paintstiks, click here.
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Paintstiks and Supplies
Shiva Artist's Paintstiks are offered in two types: Iridescents, which produce a lovely light
metallic effect on dark fabrics, and Professionals, which have a matte type finish and work
well on on light to medium value backgrounds.
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Basic Paintstik Starter Set
Includes:
- Paintstik Inspirations DVD (1 hr 13 min running time) Value $29.95
- Set of 6 Iridescent Fashion Paintstiks (you may exchange this for the Iridescent Primary set by
indicating your choice in the "comments" section when ordering). Value $38.95
- Set of Optical Illustion rubbing plates (you may exchange for any set of
rubbing plates by indicating your choice in the comments section). Value $9.95
- One 1/2" stencil brush Value $4.50
If purchased separately, the value of the items in the starter set is $83.45. You pay $67.95 --
a savings of $15.50!
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Order # PS22
Price: $67.95
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Deluxe Paintstik Starter Set
Includes:
- Paintstik Inspirations DVD (1 hr 13 min running time) Value $29.95
- Set of 12 Iridescent Fashion Paintstiks Value $67.95
- Set of Optical Illustion rubbing plates (you may exchange for any set of
rubbing plates by indicating your choice in the comments section). Value $9.95
- One 1/2" stencil brush Value $4.50
If purchased separately, the value totals $117.35. You pay $95.95 -- a savings of $21.40!
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Order # PS23
Price: $95.95
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Mini Sets contain three small paintstiks in one package. Each mini-stick is
1/3 the size of a regular paintstik.
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Professional Primary
Mini Set:
Napthol Red, Ultramarine Blue and Azo Yellow.
PM 01
Price: $11.50
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Professional French Country
Mini Set:
Mauve, Celadon Green and Wedgwood Blue.
PM 02
Price: $11.50
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Professional Classic Colors
Mini Set:
Sap Green, Alizarin Crimson and Prussian Blue.
PM 03
Price: $11.50
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Professional Toning Colors
Mini Set:
Titanium White, Ivory Black and Burnt Umber.
PM 04
Price: $11.50
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Professional Popular Colors
Mini Set:
Medium Pink, Dioxazine Purple and Teal Blue.
PM 05
Price: $11.50
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Professional Earthtone Colors
Mini Set:
Sap Green, Alizarin Crimson and Prussian Blue.
PM 06
Price: $11.50
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Professional Romance Colors
Mini Set:
Slate Blue, Mauve and Celadon Green.
PM 07
Price: $11.50
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Professional Formal Colors
Mini Set:
Titanium White, Ivory Black and Iridescent Gold.
PM 08
Price: $11.50
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Metallic
Mini Set:
Iridescent Gold, Silver, Copper.
PM 09
Price: $14.95
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Iridescent Primary
Set of 6:
Light gold, red, dark blue, orange, green, brown.
PS 14
Price: $35.95
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Iridescent Fashion
Set of 6:
White, pink, turquoise, purple, leaf green, and charcoal.
PS 15
Price: $35.95
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Iridescent Primary
Set of 12:
White, charcoal, silver, red, pink, gold, orange, blue, turquoise, copper, purple, and green
PS 16
Price: $67.95
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Professional
Basic
Set of 6:
Titanium White, Azo Yellow, Napthol Red, Sap Green, Ultramarine.
PP 01
Price: $27.95
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Professional
Colonial
Set of 6:
Navy Blue, Chocolate, Mauve, Meadow Green, Slate Blue, Beige.
PP 01
Price: $27.95
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Professional
Traditional
Set of 6:
Dusty Rose, Wedgewood Blue, Pewter Gray, Yellow Ochre, Celadon Green, and Barn Red.
PP 03
Price: $27.95
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Professional Set of 12:
Titanium White, Ivory Black, Alizarin Crimson, Azo Orange, Napthol Red,
Azo Yellow, Phthalo Blue, Phthalo Green, Ultramarine Blue, Burnt Sienna, Raw Umber and Yellow Ochre.
PP 04
Price: $52.95
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Paint Color Name
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Click on Item # to add to cart
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Color
(Color is approximate)
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Price
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Iridescent Brown
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PS 01
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$6.95
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Iridescent Charcoal
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PS 02
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$6.95
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Iridescent Copper
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PS 03
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$6.95
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Iridescent Leaf Green
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PS 04
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$6.95
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Iridescent Light Gold
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PS 05
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$6.95
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Iridescent Silver
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PS 06
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$6.95
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Iridescent Turquoise
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PS 07
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$6.95
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Iridescent White
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PS 08
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$6.95
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Iridescent Orange
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PS 09
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$6.95
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Iridescent Pink
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PS 10
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$6.95
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Iridescent Purple
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PS 11
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$6.95
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Iridescent Dark Blue
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PS 12
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$6.95
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Iridescent Colorless Blender
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PS 13
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(no photo)
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$6.95
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Iridescent Gold
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PS 18
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$6.95
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Iridescent Green
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PS 19
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$6.95
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Iridescent Red
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PS 20
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$6.95
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Professional Colorless Blender
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PP 21
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(no photo)
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$5.95
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