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Surface decoration – dyeing.
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Enhancement of materials
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Surface decoration – dyeing
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Which of the following is a common method of dyeing fabrics?
Direct answer
Sublimation is a dyeing technique that involves transferring dye onto fabric using heat, allowing for vibrant colors and intricate designs.
Key terms
- Natural Dyes: Dyes derived from natural sources such as plants, minerals, and insects.
- Synthetic Dyes: Dyes created through chemical processes, often providing a wider range of colors and greater consistency.
Common trap
Confusing dyeing methods: Understand that dyeing involves penetrating the fabric with color, while printing applies color to the surface.
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Related learning objectives
- Students should be aware of, and be able to describe, dyeing as a surface decoration, including: • vat, discharge and resist, eg tie-dye, batik • when dye is applied in relation to fibres, yarns, fabrics and finished products • the different types of dye fastness required in fashion clothing and textile products, eg fastness to washing, light, perspiration, rubbing and chlorine • dyeing in response to consumer demand and seasonal trends. Understand the principles behind discharge and resist dyeing. Understand the degradation of fabrics in relation to colour fastness. Surface decoration – printing.
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- Students should be aware of, and be able to describe, the steps that need to be taken in preparing a fabric for printing, including: • desizing • scouring • bleaching.
Enhancement of materials
- Students should be aware of, and be able to describe, printing as a surface decoration, including: • direct • discharge • hand (block and stencil) • rotary/flat bed screen printing • transfer • digital printing • dye sublimation. Embroidery.
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- Students should be aware of, and be able to describe, a range of hand and machine embroidery stitches. 24 Visit aqa.org.uk/7562 for the most up-to-date specification, resources, support and administration Quilting.
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Enhancement of materials