Various dyeing processes are catered for, including reactive, Procion and natural dyes. Blenders and hotplates are provided for dye mixing. Wax batik equipment is housed here, along with felt and papermaking equipment. A bullet steamer and large star steamer allow fixing of pigments and heat treatment of materials, with washing facilities to finish.
Detailed information
Kit list
- Star steamer; Bullet steamer; Hofmann tufting Gun; Tufting frames; Top loading washing machine; Hot Plates; Looms; Liquidisers; Heat press; Irons; Mold and Deckles; Batik equipment; Dyeing equipment
Availability
Due to the innate technical nature of the equipment and processes contained within this facility, there is a prerequisite for students to attend a technical induction and then following that they must complete further course based technical instruction workshops prior to permission being granted for their independent use of the resources contained within this facility.
Technical support is available 9.00am to 4.00pm. Where possible technical staff will work flexibly during the working day to accommodate specific support requirements which do not fit into the specific time detailed above.
Please note that this facility is used for scheduled teaching activities. This facility is available for authorised students to use outside of these times for individual study purposes.
Use of this facility by others is by special arrangement which is usually attained by the provision of a demonstrable rationale for the use of the resources contained within this facility that directly supports their course of study. This may require a referral from an academic tutor. Subsequently, if approved, you may be required to attend a facility induction run by technical staff.
Charges
Tufting yarn and backing fabric charged at cost. Other materials provided free for Textiles students.
Location
The Textiles Workshop can be found in 047 of the Victoria Building