Textile Surface Decoration: Silk and Velvet by Margo Singer

Textile Surface Decoration: Silk and Velvet by Margo Singer

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.

Summer 08

Although 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 *

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.

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ISBN 13	9780713669534
ISBN 10	0713669535
Title	Textile Surface Decoration: Silk and Velvet
Author	Margo Singer
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Year published	2007-06-01
Number of pages	108
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.