How to Paint a Saree

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: dry and iron the cloth you intend to make your saree out of.

   This will be the border of your saree. ,,,, Stick them at even distances so that they shine as the orientation of light changes. , It's better to choose a colour that contrasts well with both the saree colour and fabric colour, for example, on a red saree with black fabric paint, silver makes a good contrast. ,,,, This step is optional.
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   Step 2: Choose the side you wish to paint.

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   Step 3: Clamp this side to the wooden board using binder clips.

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   Step 4: On the border

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   Step 5: mark approximately a 12 centimeter (4.7 in) thick strip

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   Step 6: along the length of the cloth.

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   Step 7: Using the 3D outliner

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   Step 8: draw the pattern you wish to

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   Step 9: on the inner and outer side (it can be a straight line or wavy line or some pattern depending on how you wish it to be).

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    Step 10: Let the pattern dry (it takes about 2-3 hours for drying).

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    Step 11: Now paint the central region using fabric paints and make patterns of your choice.

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    Step 12: Once the paint dries

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    Step 13: you can stick sequins using the fabric glue in the unpainted regions.

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    Step 14: After the paint dries

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    Step 15: you can outline the painted patterns with 3D outliner of your choice.

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    Step 16: Let the 3D outliner dry.

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    Step 17: Shift the saree to following part and paint similarly until all the border on one side is painted.

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    Step 18: If you intend to create a "palloo"

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    Step 19: choose a richly decorated pattern with sequins and fabric paint being used.

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    Step 20: Stitch beads to the outer side of the palloo to make it heavier so that it stays in place.

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