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Silk Painting: The Artists Guide to Gutta & Wax Resist Techniques by Susan Louise Moyer | |
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This has to be the best and definitive book ever written on the subject. Susan L Moyer offers an outstanding visual compendium supporting a clear and concise information package; The Evolution of a Medium: Materials & Tools: Preparing Silk for Painting: Planning Designs & Transferring to Fabric: Silk & Colour: The Procedure for Applying Dye: The Direct Method: Wax Resist Techniques: Special Supplementary Techniques: Combining Techniques: The Finishing Process
144p soft cover US |
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Silk Painting for Beginners by Jill Clay | $54.95 |
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A Guild of Master Craftsmen Publication. A beautifully presented book with excellent photography, clear instructions, providing a thorough, stimulating and up to date grounding in the skills of silk painting. One of the best silk painting books seen in a long time. 132p soft cover UK |
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Silk Painting ~ New Ideas & Textures by Jill Kennedy & Jane Varrall | |
| This book remains one of the best all round reference books on decorating silk. It covers the effects made possible by water, spraying, salt, sugar, alcohol, wax, gutta, anti-spread mediums, thickeners, crayons, pens and sun colours. No projects, just clear concise and approachable information. Well illustrated 127p A4 soft cover UK 1994 |
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Natural Dyeing by Jackie Crook | $45.00 |
| A visually beautiful, well presented book on dyeing with plant matter. Easy
to follow directions and recipes, information on mordants, roots, woods &
barks, flowers, leaves & stalks, fruits & vegetables and special colours
such as indigo, cochineal etc, hot & cold water and vat dyeing for natural
fabric, yarn and fibres. The exceptional photography makes this book a
pleasure to own.
UK 112p |
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A Complete Guide to Creative Embroidery by Beaney & Littleton | $65.00 |
| Designs: Textures: Stitches, bright with wonderful colour, crammed with ideas for designing & stitching from many different sources. Divided into two sections ‘Design to Embroider’ by Littleton and ‘Stitches Images’ by Beaney. The combined talents of two such innovative embroiderers within this highly illustrated book is an inspirational source of colour, pattern, design, stitch & texture. UK 1997 | ||
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Stitch, Dissolve, Distort: with machine embroidery by Valerie Campbell-Harding & Maggie Grey | $54.95 |
| Two of the world’s best selling textile authors explore the range of fabrics & materials that can be dissolved, melted, slashed & distorted to create amazing unique textiles. Beautiful illustrations with work created by the authors as well as a gallery of other renowned textile artists support this inspirational how to guide. USA 2006 | ||
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Creating Sketchbooks: for embroiderers & textile artists by Kay Greenlees | $54.95 |
| A sketchbook or journal is an invaluable life companion for the embroiderer and textile artist, and now a crucial part of today’s textile courses. At last here is a book to show artists and students how to make the best of their textile practice. Packed with inspiration and includes glimpses into the journals of some of Europe’s leading textile artisans. This book will help you to develop ideas, record personal observations, experiment with materials and create are a work of art in themselves. A must have for textilists of all abilities. Hardback UK 2005 | ||
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The Complete Guide to Altered Imagery by Karen Michel | $45.95 |
| Mixed media techniques for collage, altered books, artist’s journals and more…whether you are looking to learn how to alter favorite photographs or seeking unique imagery for artwork, this inspirational reference book provides examples to illustrate a wide range of altering techniques that use traditional art media & digital processes and combinations of both. More than 150 full colour images support this excellent reference book. USA 2005 | ||
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Paper, Metal & Stitch: Creating Surfaces with Colour & Texture by Maggie Grey & Jane Wild | $49.95 |
| Create amazing surfaces with new ideas & innovative methods for working with paper & metal; Putting it all together with stitch, melting, fusing & other media to make stunning textiles. Beautifully illustrated with stunning high quality photography, clear diagrams & detailed instruction; all you need is enthusiasm and your sewing machine USA 2004 | ||
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Creative Recycling in Embroidery (Hardcover) by Val Holmes | $54.95 |
| Recycling is one of the most popular trends everyday life and embroidery is no exception, and this is the first book on the subject. Not just for embroiderers, textile artists of all kinds will enjoy this book, Covering the techniques of both hand and machine embroidery, it's packed with ideas for using different types of found material ~ from fabric, paper, dried flowers, and tree bark, to metal waste, plastic, broken jewelry, and personal icons. Along with the practical instruction, there's inspiring advice on how recycling can be used to give special creative meaning to a piece of embroidery. The exciting possibilities are illustrated throughout with stunning color photographs of work by some of today's leading embroiderers. | ||
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The Surface Designers Handbook: Dyeing Printing & Creating Resists on Fabric by Holly Brackmann spiral bound within hard cover | $75.95 |
| Holly begins with studio practices and safety, this information-packed handbook is appropriate for both newcomers and experienced dyers but assumes that readers have a serious interest in textile design. An overview of dyeing starts with fibres and fabrics and discusses all aspects of dyes, fibre reactive, acid, vat, and disperse~before explaining discharging, screen printing, mono printing, stamping, stenciling, resist dyeing, dévoré, and hand painting. Fabric artists are advised to identify a personal approach to dyeing, and color photographs of contempory work by well known textile artists demonstrate prevailing styles. Recipes and techniques are accompanied by step-by-step instructions with photographs, and a concealed spiral binding allows the book to lie flat. Ten appendices include a worksheet for recording chemicals, procedures, and costs for all projects; a guide to washing fabric; descriptions of stock solutions, thickeners, and steaming; a metric conversion table; and a guide to water temperatures. | ||
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Complex Cloth by textile artist Jane Dunnewold | $69.95 |
| An exciting book towards creating visual complexity and depth in fabric. In this comprehensive guide, the author explains her system of layering simple processes to produce intriguing surface designs. Experimentation with fiber-reactive dyes, household bleach, fabric paints, water-based resists, photocopy transfers, foiling, silk screening, stenciling, stamping, embroidery, and beading. Illustrated by dozens of full-color photographs of fabric, quilts, and clothing provide a sampling of beautiful results. The book includes detailed instructions for applications, processes, and embellishments, plus tips for organizing work space and finding the right supplies. | ||
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Shibori, Creating Colour & Texture on Silk by Karen K Britto | $64.95 |
| This beautifully designed and illustrated book provides a thorough understanding of each step in the Shibori process and all the information needed to execute original designs. 128p soft cover USA |
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Shibori for Textile Artists by Janice Gunner | $54.95 |
| An exciting new book on Shibori aimed at embroiderers, quilters and textile artists. Inspirational and fresh. Japanese, African and Indian Shibori methods are combined with contemporary techniques to provide stunning textiles. Practical information accompanied by clear instructions and beautiful illustrations. 127p hardback UK 2006 |
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Dyers Garden by Rita Buchanan | $35.95 |
| A gorgeous must-have pocket book for natural dye enthusiasts covering all aspects from planning a dye garden, growing & harvesting, dyeing methods and colour charts Relevant to Australia - cottage garden plants and herbs 112p soft cover USA |
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Textile Dyeing by Kate Broughton | $54.95 |
| This book is a visual celebration of the art of textile dyeing. A rich square format book displaying a broad range of materials and techniques. It offers professional artists, designers and creative of all levels, inspiration and easy to follow instructions for polished textile dyeing results. Showcasing works from some of the worlds most accomplished textile artists. A feast of information. 144p soft cover USA |
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The Fabric & Yarn Dyers Handbook by Tracy Kendall | $49.95 |
| Containing over 100 beautifully illustrated recipes, synthetic & natural dyes, clear and easy to follow. A vital tool for anyone interested in dyeing fabric or yarn. 160p soft cover UK |
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Simply Felt by Margaret Docherty and Jayne Emerson | $39.95 |
| From fibre to felt, featuring felt making from old knitted fabrics, raw wool and other fibres. Felting by hand and machine. Creating flat fabrics and sculptured shapes. Inlaying fibres for colour and textural effects. 20 modern and appealing projects to follow or take inspiration from. 128p soft cover UK 2004 |
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Decorative Knitting by Kate Haxell and Louise Roberts | $69.95 |
| 100 Techniques~ 200 Ideas ~ 18 Projects - not just another knitting book. This book will appeal to those who make or collect yarn and don't necessarily want to follow a manufacturers pattern. A fresh approach to an old craft. Presenting clear close up photographs of stiches and techniques for decorative edgings, surface embellishment and stitch structure. 160p hard cover UK 2005 |
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Dyeing for Fibres And Fabrics Edited by Janet De Boer | $19.95 |
| A strong and sound text book of old and new dye techniques by 21 experts & artists collated by Janet De Boer of Textile Fibre Forum. A useful and time-less handbook for all textile artists from students to advanced. Techniques include batik, tie-dye/shibori, marbling transfer printing cold pad patch dye, soga discharge, hand painting and many dye types are covered, both synthetic and natural 110p soft cover. Australian Publication |
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Handpainting Fabric ~ Easy Elegant Techniques by Michelle Newman | |
| Covering materials & tools, design, freehand painting, dyeing, discharge, stamping, stencilling, silkscreening, using resists,
special effects such as salt, alcohol, shibori, airbrushing, layering,quilting and collage. Clear instructions, good illustration and
lots of inspirational photographs of finished work. Nice book. 128p A4 soft cover USA 2003 |
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The Painted Quilt: Paint & Print Techniques for Colour on Quilts by Linda & Lara Kemshall | |
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A visual feast for every quilter and textile artist; add colour to quilts in a way that’s beyond fabric, creating textiles more dimensional, detailed and distinctive than you ever imagined possible. Methods include combining paints, dyes, pens, pastels, image transfer and fusible web to produce intricate textiles. A blend of practical instruction, expert guidance, striking photographs, unique creative processes and exposure to the artists invaluable sketchbooks.
120p soft cover UK |
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Hot Textiles: Inspiration & Techniques with Heat Tools by Kim Thittachai | |
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An inspirational and practical guide to the potential of heat tools for textile artists.
Soldering irons, heat guns and the domestic iron can be used to create stunning effects and dimensional textile works. Easy to follow instruction, exploring innovative and versatile products alongside everyday materials. This is the ultimate guide for 3D textile artists wishing to take their work to another level. A well photographed, high quality, hard back publication.
128p UK |
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Altered Photo Artistry: Turn Everyday Images into Works of Art on Fabric by Beth Wheeler with Lori Marquette | |
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Incudes Adobe Photoshop Elements 5.0 software trail version for PC Use your computer, printer and sewing machine to make amazing art from your personal images. Alter images to extend your creative possibilities and transfer them to fabric. A detailed and easy to follow guide with 6 easy projects and an inspiring photo gallery of finished work. 80p soft cover UK |
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The Craft of Natural Dyeing : Glowing Colours from the Plant World by Jenny Dean | |
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This book is hard to beat for Natural Dye enthusiasts; first published in 1994 and remains a best seller, regularly reprinted versions keep this bible very current. Well presented, illustrated to a high standard, informative, easy to follow and comprehensive.
64p soft cover UK |
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Needlefelting Magic: Making Beautiful Teddybears by Barbara Allen (includes felting needle) | |
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This is a great book for anyone who loves teddy bears and working with wool; create exquisite three dimensional sculptures by hand. Covering equipment, techniques and advanced techniques. Well written, concise instruction alongside clear and rich photo images.
NZ 56p soft cover A5 |