Materials, Surface

Treatments &
Finishes
Week 1
Khushiyaa Sunil - FLLD A
 Made out of velvet
T
Has lustre
O Soft to touch
W Hardens if washed
Velvet often symbolises
E
luxury
L Cannot be painted

Absorbs water quickly F

Becomes rough after S A
multiple washes
O B
Made out of cotton wool
Doesn't absorb much water F R
initially but after a few uses A I
quality improves C
 S Slightly stretchable
A Liquids seep through
Porous
R Knitted fibre
E
E

O
Made out of Italian Crepe F
Fabric F C
See through - partially
I H
transparent
Can be painted C A
Feels smooth E I
Dye-able fabric R
 Made out of cotton wool
Knotted cotton wool form
K patterns
U Dye-able fabric
R Absorbs water
Becomes harder on washing
T Can be used for about a year
I before it becomes really hard

Cotton mixed with silk

Can be easily R
embroidered on
U
Fabric can be painted
Water absorptive G
Can be easily dyed
 Natural fibre
R Dye-able
E Porous
X Can be painted on
Water seeps through
I
Jute fibres weaved
N together
E

Has a shine
J
Slightly stretchy
Slightly waterproof U
Smooth T
Reflects light slightly E
 Mix of silk fabric
B Soft and smooth
L Slippery
I Slightly shiny
Silk threads woven
N
tohether
D
S

Fibres closely weaved S

together C
Can be printed/painted on
A
Rough in texture
Man-made material R
F