• similarities between dyeing and printing:
  • changing the appearance and color of fabric
  • both can be applied in fabric form or garment form
  • same chemicals for fixation
• differences
  • surface vs inside fiber
  • amount of water you use (printing uses less)
  • pigments need an anchor (binding agent)

what do we need to print: dye, fixing agent

what are components of print paste:

• thickener, pigment (need binder), dye (dont need binder)

considerations for printing with dyes: temperature…

different printing methods:

• lino printing, screen printing, rolling cylinder printing, block printing