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SUMMARY:Mystery Under the Microscope: A Fabric Identification Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Ever wondered if that “silk” find is actually polyester? Or why your mystery wool smells like burnt hair when you iron it? Join us on Monday\, April 6th at 6:30PM for a hands-on workshop where we dive deep into the DNA of textiles. \nIn this session\, we’re moving beyond the “touch test” and getting technical. You’ll learn how to distinguish between natural\, synthetic\, and blended fibers using professional observation and the famous Burn Test. \nWhat We’ll Cover:\n\nFiber Anatomy: Understanding the characteristics of protein (wool/silk)\, cellulose (cotton/linen)\, and synthetic (polyester/nylon) fibers.\nThe Burn Test: Learn to identify fibers by their flame reaction\, odor\, and the residue they leave behind.\nHand & Drape Analysis: Tips for narrowing down fiber content through tactile observation.\nPractical Care: How identification changes the way you wash\, iron\, and sew your fabrics.\n\nThe Burn Test Guide\nDuring the class\, we will reference a reaction chart similar to this: \n\n\n\nFiber Type\nReaction to Flame\nOdor\nResidue\n\n\nCotton\nScorches\, glows\nBurning paper\nFine grey ash\n\n\nWool\nSizzles\, curls\nBurning hair\nIrregular black bead (crushable)\n\n\nSilk\nBurns slowly\nBurning hair\nCrisp\, shiny black bead\n\n\nPolyester\nMelts and drips\nSweet/Chemical\nHard\, uncrushable black bead\n\n\n\n\nWhat to Bring:\n\nYour “Mystery” Stash: Bring 3–5 small swatches (at least 2″x2″) of fabrics from your own collection that you’d like to identify.\nNotebook & Pen: For recording your findings.\nCuriosity: (And maybe a hair tie—safety first around the flames!)\n\nNote: We’ll be meeting at Gabriella’s shop.  All safety equipment\, including tweezers\, tea lights\, and water stations\, will be provided.
URL:https://www.coloradoasdp.com/event/mystery-under-the-microscope-a-fabric-identification-workshop/
LOCATION:9635 W Colfax Ave\, Lakewood CO 80215\, 9635 W Colfax Ave\, Lakewood\, 80215\, United States
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