Treenway Silks | Silk Fusion

Silk Fusion Supplies

Natural & Dyed Silk Fibres

Salt Spring Series
12 hand–dyed variegated colourways in Tussah silk sliver

Treetops
24 variegated colourways and 13 solid colours in Tussah silk sliver and 12 variegated colourways in Bombyx silk sliver

natural silk fibres
Tussah and Bombyx sliver, cocoons, rods and other silk fibres.

dyed silk fibres
hand–dyed silk cocoons, carrier silk rods, throwsters silk waste, silk hankies & natural silk in sericin

Textile Medium & Gloss Varnish

Jo Sonja's Textile Medium and Gloss Varnish are available in the following sizes:

Textile Medium
• 8oz (237ml) $12.75 Cdn
• 2oz (59ml) $4.25 Cdn

Gloss Varnish
• 8oz (237ml) $12.75 Cdn

Silk Fusion Kit patterns On Sale

See below for availability.

Screen

18" x 24" — $5.00 Cdn

Silk Fusion, also known as Silk Paper, is an exciting new creative process.

This unique method bonds silk fibres into a lustrous kind of "felt" which can be gossamer and transparent or thick and opaque as leather. Because the fibres are unspun, silk's rich lustre and texture are captured.

Silk fusion is a perfect canvas for hand or machine stitching, printing, stamping, origami, quilting, jewellery, wearable art, book coverings, collage and on and on. To help you get started, there are complete instructions for making silk fusion on our web site. And we have developed an award–winning instructional dvd as well as a starter kit.

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Prices for the US are approximate due to the fluctuating rate of exchange between the US and Canadian dollar on any given day.

We are proud to present our release of Silk Fusion with Karen Selk on DVD!

Silk Fusion is a unique process that bonds silk fibres into a lustrous kind of "felt" which can be gossamer and transparent or thick and opaque as leather.

Eight projects are presented in the dvd, each one demonstrating a different technique. Karen talks about silk fibre and shows the complete process of making a piece of flat silk fusion which can later be hand or machine stitched, painted, printed, folded or beaded.

Projects include:
a journal cover, three-dimensional vessel, window hanging and greeting cards.

Techniques include:
rubber stamping, painting, embossing, beading, embedding, shaping, scrunching, stencilling, nature printing and assembling.

Easy solutions are provided for anticipated problems.

Winner of the Aegis Award of Excellence 2002, the Communicator Award of Distinction 2002, the Telly Awards 2003 and the Remi Award 2003!

2 hours.

$34.95 Cdn

On Sale!

*** only PAL (European) format available ***

Regular Price: $49.95 Cdn

Clearance Price: $29.95 Cdn

Sale Bonus
Sale price includes a bonus package of
50g tussah silk fibre (natural)

See our web specials.

Here's an easy way to get started with silk fusion!

The Starter Kit includes:

25g Tussah silk fibre
2oz Textile Medium
18" x 24" screen
1" brush
complete instructions

$19.95 Cdn

We also have a great selection of hand–dyed silk fibres that are great for silk fusion:
salt spring island series | treetops silk fibres | dyed silk fibres

We have 10 patterns — purses, boxes, a gift bag, a magical mobile, holiday decorations and a journal cover — just choose one!

Clearance Prices!

• 1 for $4.00 Cdn

• 2 for $6.00 Cdn

• 3 for $8.00 Cdn

(Regular price $12.00 Cdn each)

Fold upon origami fold forms a fabulous box with fitted lid. Two perfect squares and a dab of glue can transform a flat piece of fusion into a little treasure box. Two sizes of boxes: 2½" x 2½" by 1" deep or 5" x 5" by 2½" deep.

A bottle of wine fits perfectly in the pretty wrapping made with the specified dimensions. Sparkling metallic sewing tread and simple machine stitches can decorate the bag to make any gift really special.

The floating choices of designs include:
• intriguing insects
• jazzy jungle safari
• seashore scene
• funky fishes
• bouncing birds.
There are 22 cut–out patterns ranging from sea horses to hippos. Line drawings of each creature suggest how a few beads and stitches can add some fun detail. Pattern includes instructions for the Blanket stitch.

Sold Out! The simple style lends itself to subtle play of colour. Add shiny beads to dress up for an evening out on the town. Pattern includes instructions for applying beads. Approximately 9" x 5 ½" with a 3½" flap.

Sold Out! The elegant design is reminiscent of days gone by. Embellish it with tassels and stitches using glittery thread for evenings out. Pattern includes instructions for making tassels and a thick cord for a handle. Approximately 9½" x 7".

Sold Out! Includes 10 cut–out patterns:

3–dimensional snowflake • wreath
peace dove • stuffed round ball with bead design
holly • PEACE letters to layer onto fusion background
Star of David • layered poinsettia
group of three candles • freestyle holiday tree

Line drawings of each decoration suggest how a few beads, ribbons and stitches can add sparkle and detail.

Sold Out! Transform a book or journal into a treasured place to keep cherished thoughts and words. Suggestions of three different themes are given in sketches and written descriptions. Kit includes instructions, calculations for the size of silk fusion needed and assemblage of the cover.

Sold Out! This spunky bag with geometric shaped pieces of fusion as appliqué lends an air of carefree fun to the purse. Trendy and practical for everyday use, the Downtowner can be dressed up or dressed down. Pattern includes instructions for making a thick cord for a handle. Approximately 5" x 7" with a 3½" flap and 1" side gusset.

Sold Out! Each time you open this box, it is like receiving a present. The closure lends itself to lots of creative ideas. Decorate the inside of the lid with rubber stamp images, stencil designs or paint. Box pattern includes instructions for making a twisted cord to close it. Approximately 5½" x 3½" by 1" deep with a wraparound lid.