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AssigneeBeata-Te LLC
InventorNANCY DILL CARROLL
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A multi-step process involves formulation and treatment of silicone to break the surface tension transforming silicone texture from traditional rubbery-feeling to smooth satin finish. A low viscosity, translucent silicone rubber compound is separated and cured at room temperature. Part A (Base) is modified to include silicone thinner. Part B (Catalyst) is modified to include retarder. Both Parts A and B are weighed to equal parts. Part A is further modified by including color pigment and colorized mica powder. Parts A and B are mixed at a 1:1 ratio. This formulated silicone is poured into a syringe and applied to hand-painted silk fabric to create scarf border and decorative design. Silicone is allowed to set. Silicone is then treated by: (1) applying 170° heat for period of time, contingent on air temperature and humidity; and (2) dusting and lightly brushing the silicone with a 50/50 mixture of mica and rice powder.
The invention claimed is the formulation and treatment of silicone that breaks the surface tension to enable its application in the manufacturing of silk scarves. This process transforms the texture of the treated silicone from a rubbery-feeling to a soft, smooth finish, similar to satin ribbon. This transformation enables the treated silicone to be infused into the silk fabric so as to:
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