Textile Surface Decoration: Silk and Velvet

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Textile Surface Decoration: Silk and Velvet
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Margo Singer
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:108
Dimensions(mm): Height 235,Width 157
Category/GenreNeedlework and fabric crafts
ISBN/Barcode 9780713669534
ClassificationsDewey:746.6
Audience
General
Illustrations Illustrations, color

Publishing Details

Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint A & C Black Publishers Ltd
Publication Date 1 June 2007
Publication Country United Kingdom

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.

Author Biography

Margo Singer has taught textiles, particularly in relation to dyeingand applique, at various levels for many years. She is also one of theauthors of the very successful book Textile Arts, A&C Black.

Reviews

'This is a great title for those who enjoy experimenting with luxurious fabrics.' Sewing World (October 2007)