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mopinko

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4. nope.

Reply to Irish_Dem (Reply #3)

Wed Apr 28, 2021, 10:34 PM

Apr 2021

any resist must leave when it's work is done.
used in everything from pottery to circuit boards.

but see- batik, for just one fabric process like that.
uses beeswax followed by dye, then the wax is heated/cleaned out.

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Jill Biden's Presidential Address Outfit Has More Than One Special Meaning [View all] soothsayer Apr 2021 OP

Wow. Great dress. I hope we find out if it is another version or if her inauguration dress was dyed. Irish_Dem Apr 2021 #1

they could use a resist. mopinko Apr 2021 #2

But would that resist damage the delicate embroidery? Irish_Dem Apr 2021 #3

nope. mopinko Apr 2021 #4

Amazing. So the dress doesn't have to be taken apart to be dyed. Irish_Dem Apr 2021 #5

it seems it did. mopinko Apr 2021 #9

+1 for the circuit board reference. lagomorph777 Apr 2021 #7

The First Lady probably does not want microchips in her delicate designer embroidery. Irish_Dem Apr 2021 #8

Well, it's a thing! lagomorph777 Apr 2021 #10

I thought you were pulling my leg. Guess not. Irish_Dem Apr 2021 #12

it was stunning! The same dress except in black , says this article onetexan Apr 2021 #6

It probably looks even better in person. The detail work will be more visible up close. Irish_Dem Apr 2021 #13

I like it better in the black then in white. The black is more dramatic, but both are beautiful. 🙂 Raine Apr 2021 #16

At least post the image question everything Apr 2021 #11

I thought it was beautiful and very appropriate. smirkymonkey Apr 2021 #14

Jill Biden always dresses nice, very classy. 🌹 👍 nt Raine Apr 2021 #15

She looks lovely. Demsrule86 Apr 2021 #17