Textile Surface Decoration: Silk and Velvet
Published on 1. June 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
108 pages
978-0-7136-6953-4 (ISBN)
Description
Textile Surface Decoration: Silk and Velvet looks at different ways of decorating silks and velvets, introducing methods such as ikat, direct painting, block printing and stencilling, embroidery, needlefelting, foiling, dip dyeing and transfer dyeing.
The book includes a brief history of various materials and then covers the practical requirements and techniques for surface decoration, including examples from around the world, as well as a series of projects for items you can make using decorated textiles.
The book includes a brief history of various materials and then covers the practical requirements and techniques for surface decoration, including examples from around the world, as well as a series of projects for items you can make using decorated textiles.
Reviews / Votes
Summer 08Although this book is only a little bigger than A5 format it is full of information and ideas.
A history and description of silk and velvet is followed by easy painting and dyeing techniques, which are comprehensively explained and illustrated with photographs. The chapter on Resist, Devore and Discharge is equally well explained, and includes the more unusual use of potassium permanganate for dyeing, and the use of household bleach for discharge. There is an interesting section on block printing and stencilling, with ideas on making your own unique blocks and stencils. Many other decorative techniques are explained and included are instructions for making accessories and gifts.
Lots of information and ideas here which are really interesting. * GUILD OF SILK PAINTERS *
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Illustrations
Illustrations, color
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 157 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-7136-6953-4 (9780713669534)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Margo Singer has taught textiles, particularly in relation to dyeing and applique, for many years. She is also co-author with Mary Syrou of Textile Arts - Multicultural Traditions.