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Tussah Silk Roving
Supplies for making Art Dolls
Tussah silk is a natural fiber gathered from wild silk worms. It naturally has a
beige / tan color from the tannins in the oak leaves that the caterpillars eat.  
This Tussah Silk has been pre-bleached to a white shade to make custom
dying easier.  Tussah takes dye beautifully.   It's loved by both spinners and
needle felters for its softness and luster and its a wonderful option for doll
hair.  I've used Tussah on several dolls and love the look and feel.
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Tussah dyed with Jacquard Acid Dye - Turquoise.  It took less than 60
seconds to achieve this color using a pinch of dye powder in water.  
Like any silk, Tussah wants to be slightly acidic, so it should be rinsed
in a mild solution of vinegar neutralize any alkaline chemicals used in
dyeing.  I also used a bit of high quality hair conditioner. Always follow
with a pure water rinse.
Tussah Silk is mostly a straight fiber, fine, soft and shiny. It can be curled and styled in many different ways.  It will
come in a poly bag.  Each bag will contain a 9 inch length of silk (pictured above).  

2.75 per 9 inch length
Natural color -- beautiful shine & smooth feel.   Bombyx is the Porsche of silk fibers
Mulberry Bombyx Silk Roving
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Each 9 inch hank should be enough for at least two 6-7 inch dolls.

                                                                                               2.25 per 9 inch length
Viscose can easily be curled by dampening small sections and winding
them around homemade curlers such as small round smooth
toothpicks,  skewers, knitting needles or any other larger diameter
round cylinder  that can withstand a little heat.

Place the pre-wound viscose curlers into the oven at 130 degrees for 10
minutes and allow to cool or leave overnight to dry. Once dry, simply
slide the hair off the curlers.  What you have are perfect ringlets! Tease
ringlets apart for fabulous curls. The larger the curler, the bigger the
curls.
Black                                                Pale Blonde                                    Auburn                                             Light Brown
Viscose 9 inch hank
Viscose Roving
Perfect for fairies, mermaids or miniatures.  
Viscose is a synthetic fiber and has a nice shine.  It can be curled, braided, or pleated to form loose waves.
This silk is 100% natural, not bleached.
2.95 per 9 inch length
Bombyx silk (also referred to as mulberry silk or cultivated silk), is produced by caterpillars
that have only eaten mulberry leaves pripr to forming a cocoon.  Bombyx silk is bright white
and is softer, smoother and shinier silk.
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