Textile Surface Decoration: Silk and Velvet (Textiles Handbooks)
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| Rating | : | 4.11 (819 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0812220005 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 112 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-11-12 |
| Language | : | English |
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'This is a great title for those who enjoy experimenting with luxurious fabrics.' Sewing World (October 2007)
Textile Surface Decoration: Silk and Velvet provides the detailed guidance needed to transform these fabrics into stunning new garments and original works of art.In this book, veteran textile arts educator Margo Singer provides a thorough examination of the unique properties of silk and velvet as well as the history and traditions of decorating these textiles. Cut acetate stencils to create a Fortuny-inspired Belle Époque design. The book goes beyond dyeing into embroidery, foiling, and even slashing. Make a velvet Japanese shibori scarf with the help of an empty glass bottle, some twine, and a blow dryer. Numerous color photographs of traditional and contemporary fiber arts from around the world will inspire both the weekend crafter and the devoted textile artist. For centuries, the
. Margo Singer is coauthor of Textile Arts: Multicultural Traditions and a leading member of the Textile Society
Bird's-eye intro to wide range of techniques Nicely written, with some up-to-date instructions not found elsewhere. For example, I suspected one could fix steam-set dyes in the microwave, but this book tells you how! I now do lots of steam-set dye work in large heavy-duty zip-seal bags, in the nuke, in less than 20 minutes with no mess and without he