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Steam Your Own Silk Painting Tutorial (page 1 of 2)
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1 - First you need a hot plate with at least one burner. This hot plate must be powerful enough to maintain boiling temperature for 3 hours. I bought a used industrial strength one at a second-hand restaurant supply store. Make sure it has infinite heat controls ie. the control knobs don't have just a high, medium or low setting but can be controlled gradually.
2 - Then you need a very large Stock pot that can hold enough water so you don't run out during the 3 hours of steaming! Leave a few inches of space between the water and the top so the water doesn't splash up and damage your piece.
3 - Place an upside down pot cover with holes drilled in it like this 13" (33cm) Wok lid or a colander of some kind to cover the pot. This will serve as a barrier and holder for the 12" (30cm) galvanized Stove Pipe that will rest on top.
4 - Then duct tape the Wok lid to the rim of the pot and place the Stove Pipe tube on the lid. Duct tape the Stove Pipe to the lid. Make sure all holes are covered and little or no steam escapes.
5 - File two slots in the top of the Stove Pipe like this picture so you can lodge the rod in there which your piece will hang from.
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