Author Topic: Silk (Read 845 times)

Wade Bognuda · « **on:** December 23, 2011, 03:55:32 PM »

I just used Rit dye on the silk I am going to use on a Ringmaster and the result is excellent!! I pretty much followed the directions on the package and it looks real good.

Wade Bognuda · « **Reply #1 on:** December 24, 2011, 07:48:49 AM »

When applying silk to solid sheet surfaces, should it be applied dry or wet?

john e. holliday · « **Reply #2 on:** December 24, 2011, 08:25:14 AM »

In my experience, apply it wet. Make sure you have a good base coat to adhere to.

Gene O'Keefe · « **Reply #3 on:** January 07, 2012, 08:52:08 AM »

Definitely wet and be sure that the grain runs wingtip to wingtip.....
I know it's your plane, but why put silk on the solid sheet surfaces (I'm assuming tail section) ?
it adds unnecessary weight...better of to use medium silkspan and it won't take as much to fill the weave. JMHO

Jim Thomerson · « **Reply #4 on:** January 07, 2012, 10:58:13 AM »

There may be a new and better silk available in the future. Science marches on!
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/01/120106113037.htm

Wade Bognuda · « **Reply #5 on:** January 08, 2012, 09:27:06 AM »

Quote from: Gene O'Keefe on January 07, 2012, 08:52:08 AM

Definitely wet and be sure that the grain runs wingtip to wingtip.....
I know it's your plane, but why put silk on the solid sheet surfaces (I'm assuming tail section) ?
it adds unnecessary weight...better of to use medium silkspan and it won't take as much to fill the weave. JMHO

How do you tell which way the grain is? I like the esthetics on solid sheet surfaces.

Jim Thomerson · « **Reply #6 on:** January 09, 2012, 08:21:47 AM »

Hold it up to the light,and you should be able to see the grain.

Wade Bognuda · « **Reply #7 on:** January 11, 2012, 06:41:25 PM »

Which way do you apply it? Thx.

larry borden · « **Reply #8 on:** January 11, 2012, 08:34:09 PM »

Grain running span wise. I lay the silk over the wing dry and then spray a light coat of water to help hold in place. I then pull it tight and get the wrinkles out while applying dope around the edges. Once I get it as tight as I can, I spray a heavier coating of water over the wing and then let dry.

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