Shiva Stiks
These marvellous paintstiks are great fun to use on fabric. They can be applied directly, through stencils, over rubbings etc. Simply leave 48 hours then iron to heat set. The iridescent and glitter stiks will add excitement to your work.
Click on the following links for general hints, useful instructions, and chemistry details.
Also, a gallery here of some pieces by Maree Caplin and Dijanne Cevaal using Shiva paintstiks, with Valdani and Victory threads.Individual Stiks
Single stiks can be purchased in iridescent, professional or glitter ranges.Iridescent Individual Stiks
There are 15 iridescent colours plus an iridescent blender.
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alternate colour chartIridescents: $12.90 ea ($11.73)Professional Series Individual Stiks
There are 45 matte colours plus a colourless blender.
(The iridescent blender can also be added to the professional colours to give them an iridescent sheen.)
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professional series colour categories
alternate colour chartProfessional Series 1: $9.90 ea ($9.00)Shiva Oil Glitterstiks
Professional Series 2: $10.90 ea ($9.91)
Professional Series 3: $14.00 ea ($12.73)
We have these in stock under the 'Markal' label in the following colours:
Pink, Turquoise, Emerald, Purple, Multi, Royal Blue and Fuschia.Markal Oil Glitterstik: $13.90 ($12.64)Mini Stik Sets
Each mini stik is 1/3 size. Available in sets of three or grouped as assortment sets.Three Colour Iridescent Mini Sets
Three colour sampler sets. Five theme choices.
detailsThree Colour Iridescent Sampler Set: $15.95 ($14.50)Mini Assortments
Each set contains the five different mini sets plus one full size blender stik. Choose from the matte (professional) set or the iridescent.
detailsIridescent Assortment: $105.00 ($95.45)
Matte Assortment: $91.35 ($83.05)Shiva Iridescent Boxed Sets
Come in 12 or 6 box sets, these are a good way to aquire a range of colours. The six-box sets offer a choice of themes.Shiva Iridescent Boxed Set of 12
Twelve iridescent Shiva Paintstiks at a special price. An excellent colour range, at $10.42 each this is the cheapest way to obtain a spectrum of iridescent colours.
colours and pictureIridescent Boxed Set: $125.00 ($113.64)Shiva Professional Boxed Set of 12
Twelve professional grade Shiva Paintstiks at a special price. An excellent colour range, and at just over $8.00 each this is the cheapest way to obtain a spectrum of colours in the full size 11.5 cm length stiks.
colours and pictureBoxed Set: $98.00 ($89.09)Shiva Iridescent Sets of Six
Two themes, 'Primary Colours' and 'Fashion Colours'.
details and picturesSet of six: $69.50 ($63.18)Shiva Professional Sets of Six
Three themes, 'Basic Colours', 'Colonial Colours' and 'Traditional Colours'.
details and picturesSet of six: $52.50 ($47.73)Using Shiva Paintstiks
Rubbing plates and patterns that lend themselves ideally to Shiva Stiks.Rubbing Plates
An accessory to be used with Shiva Stiks. Rubbing Plates are sets of textured plates that can be used to transfer designs to your fabric. Now six theme sets to choose from, each set contains six different plates.
sets with patternsEach set: $19.90 ($18.09)Leaves Patterns Set
Pull out your Shiva paintstiks and create your own artful forest! Designer Nancy Kazlauckas shows you how to add background textures with rubbings, and create fabulous leaf images with freezer-paper stencils and fusible appliqué. Make a 27" x 40" quilt, or use the blocks for pillows, journal pages or home dec projects. Patterns are included. Paintstiks used are the Iridescent Primary set.
detailsLeaves Pattern Set: $13.50 ($12.27)Butterflies Pattern Set
A beautifully presented project. Contains full instructions, all stencils, and a great deal of general advice on using paintstiks.
Stencil four beautiful blocks and add free-floating butterflies from your favorite print. Create a 14" x 41" wall hanging or a 25" 5-sided table topper. Designer Nancy Kazlauckas guides you step-by-step through the process of stenciling butterflies with paintstiks and freezer paper stencils. Finish your project with fusible crystals or the embellishment of your choice. Paintstiks used are the Iridescent Fashion set.
detailsLeaves Pattern Set: $13.50 ($12.27)Helpful Information
We have a book and a DVD dedicated to users of Shiva StiksBook: Paintstiks on Fabric
Written by Shelley Stokes, and full of useful information
details'Paintstiks on Fabric': $32.00 ($29.09)DVD: Paintstik Inspirations
One hour and thirteen minutes of visual inspiration from Laura Murray.
details'Paintstik Inspirations': $35.00 ($31.82)Plus also on this website
The Shiva page from our 'hints' section.
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A set of useful instructions from Shelly Stokes.
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some chemistry details from Shelley Stokes.
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And finally - a gallery
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