Textile Surface Manipulation
Published on 12. November 2020
Book
Paperback/Softback
144 pages
978-1-78994-039-8 (ISBN)
Description
A practical and inspirational book to learn how to develop a variety of textile techniques from personal visual sources.
This book teaches you how to develop a diverse range of textile surface design techniques from personal visual inspiration sources, and apply them to your projects. Discover an assortment of traditional and unconventional methods, from smocking to soldering, through projects such as fashion and interiors items and textile art.
The book encourages you to explore visual sources to discover their potential for imagery, texture, structure and manipulation, supporting you in the development and creation of your own unique pieces. Learn how to explore alternative possibilities, manipulate existing textile surfaces or create new ones. Whether you are a student, experienced artist or maker looking for new inspiration and techniques, this is an essential practical book.
This book teaches you how to develop a diverse range of textile surface design techniques from personal visual inspiration sources, and apply them to your projects. Discover an assortment of traditional and unconventional methods, from smocking to soldering, through projects such as fashion and interiors items and textile art.
The book encourages you to explore visual sources to discover their potential for imagery, texture, structure and manipulation, supporting you in the development and creation of your own unique pieces. Learn how to explore alternative possibilities, manipulate existing textile surfaces or create new ones. Whether you are a student, experienced artist or maker looking for new inspiration and techniques, this is an essential practical book.
Reviews / Votes
[T]his is an exceedingly useful book that is well presented, with plenty of inspiring images of results you can achieve. * Textile Fibre Forum *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Illustrations
300 colour illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 188 mm
Thickness: 4 mm
Weight
460 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78994-039-8 (9781789940398)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Nigel Cheney studied Embroidery at Cambridge and Textiles at Manchester Polytechnic (now MMU). Having spent 25 years as a University Lecturer in Dublin, he retired from full-time teaching in 2017 and became a Designer, focusing on his own practice. Nigel is a member of the Embroiderer's Guild and his interests focus on embroidered textiles; he is researching the potential of industrial CAD technology for embroidery.
Dr Helen McAllister studied Embroidered Textiles at the National College of Art and Design in Dublin where she is now Head of the Applied Materials Department. Her research interests centre on binary forces and oppositions, with an emphasis on embroidered textiles. Helen is a member of the Design and Crafts Council of Ireland and has exhibited widely in the UK.
Dr Helen McAllister studied Embroidered Textiles at the National College of Art and Design in Dublin where she is now Head of the Applied Materials Department. Her research interests centre on binary forces and oppositions, with an emphasis on embroidered textiles. Helen is a member of the Design and Crafts Council of Ireland and has exhibited widely in the UK.
Content
Introduction
Visual Research
Repeat Structures
Building Surfaces From Scratch
Decorating Existing Surfaces
Manipulating Surfaces Through Stitch
Deconstructing and Disrupting Surfaces
Trims and Edges
Suppliers
Gallery
About the Authors
Acknowledgements
Index
Visual Research
Repeat Structures
Building Surfaces From Scratch
Decorating Existing Surfaces
Manipulating Surfaces Through Stitch
Deconstructing and Disrupting Surfaces
Trims and Edges
Suppliers
Gallery
About the Authors
Acknowledgements
Index