Synopses & Reviews
Textile artists will find this unique guideand#151;which follows up on the bestselling
Fusing Fabricsand#151;a superbly practical and inspirational introduction to a truly and#147;hotand#8221; topic! With detailed instructions, beautiful photography, and health and safety advice, it explains how such equipment as soldering irons, heat guns, and even household irons can add stunning levels of texture and variety to all types of fabrics. The range of techniques covered is amazing: hot and cold foiling, painted and plain Bondaweb (fusible webbing), bead making from synthetics, three-dimensional work, embossing powders, and so much more. There are even ideas for melting and distorting plastic bags and cellophane, and for using a combination of tools and fabrics to create various layers on a single piece.
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More and more textile artists are using natural processes in their work, from dyeing with rust to working with found and scavenged items, and this book is the first to bring these increasingly popular techniques together. It promotes a way of working creatively with what is close at hand, whether gathered on walks by the seashore or collected in your garden, and working in tune with natural processes, bringing the rhythms and unpredictability of nature into your work.
Examples of this type of working include rust dyeing embroidered fabric to give it a natural patina, dyeing with garden fruits or seaweed, weaving with pieces of beachcombed fibre and printing with found objects. In all of this work nature is directly harnessed to make its mark.
The book is illustrated with the finest examples of contemporary embroidery and textile-art work using nature, by artists whose practice is tied up with their experience of and respect for the natural environment, often capturing a very strong sense of place and a feeling of calmness and contemplation.
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Layering is one of the hottest trends in textile art. Now bestselling author Kim Thittichai shares her expertise on such materials as papers, fabrics, wires, paints, sprays, and more, as well as techniques ranging from machine and hand stitching to heat guns, soldering irons, sissix, and laser cutting. Fun and instructive exercises, combined with gorgeous examples from talented artists around the world, give readers the courage to experiment . . . and the confidence to create their own masterpieces of layered textile art.
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Clearly beautiful! One of the hottest trends in textile art is achieving transparency and translucency through design and the application of new, harder materials: acrylic, perspex, acetates, fiber optics, gels, and resins. Dawn Thorne explains the whole process, including the use of layering, reflections, shadows, lighting, and stitching. In addition to practical projects such as jewelry and a three-dimensional object, there are Images of contemporary transparent textile art to provide inspiration.
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Everyone who works with textiles understands the importance of mastering fundamental techniques. And everyone has experienced the excitement of coming across a new idea. Yet putting art and craft together--the creative act--can seem intimidating. Now two expert artists and teachers share their insights about how to turn ideas into designs, and designs into beautiful finished textile art. They offer advice on choosing fabrics, layering, creating texture, embellishment, edges, finishes, and all the key techniques.
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The creative potential of text in textile art is unlimited, and words can engage the viewer and express ideas that the fabric can't otherwise convey. Sara Impey, one of the world's best-known textile artists and an innovator in using text in her work, presents the definitive guide to the technique. She illustrates its myriad possibilities for self-expression, both historically and in the contemporary scene, and explores a wealth of practical techniques, from hand- and machine-stitching to photo transfer and computers. Valuable information on copyright helps protect your work.
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Anyone who stitches and designs will welcome this much-needed work from best-selling author Kim Thittichai. Kim goes to the cutting edge, looking at the latest, most experimental techniques and materials for textile design and practice. Through exercises and inspirational examples from emerging artists, she takes you through the entire process, from finding an original idea to transforming the designs into finished textiles. Paper, felt, recycling, hand stitching, working in 3-D, layering different media, and more make this essential.
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Whether you want to be thrifty and green, or to add a sense of heritage to your work, incorporating old bits of paper, fabric, plastic, and packaging can lead to stunning textile art. Kim Thittichai takes crafters through a range of innovative techniques for reclaiming and recycling, from collage to rag-rugging, giving each style a unique twist. Every chapter includes a step-by-step project for beginners along with new ideas for experienced textilers, and showcases the work of the best textile artists working today.
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This is an important book for textile artists looking for new ways of working. It offers three-dimensional designs using the techniques of interweaving, looping, twining, knotting, netting, and coiling, in a variety of materials, from yarn to leather to plastic packing tape. Complete how-to illustrations and diagrams lead the way to constructing interesting textures and forms, and also introduce some innovative embellishments using distressed Tyvek, found objects, seed heads, metal tubes, and more. And these techniques are perfect for new crafters, as they don't require machinery or looms!
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Bring the rhythms of nature into your craft! More and more textile artists are using natural processes in their work, from dyeing with rust to incorporating found and scavenged items. This is the first book dedicated to this popular topic, with advice on how to work creatively with whatand#39;s close at hand. Bury your embroidery to give it a patina, make sun prints with found objects, and do andquot;beachcombing weaving.andquot; These projects, along with examples from the best contemporary artists, show respect for the environment, and capture a strong sense of place, calm, and contentment.
About the Author
Julia Triston is a practicing textile artist/designer and lecturer in stitch, design, and surface decoration. She makes, exhibits, and sells her work widely, and is renowned for the quirky use of subject, color, and embellishment in her textile-art work.and#160;Rachel Lombard is an award-winning textile artist and designer who owns her own business creating functional, tactile, and decorative artworks. She also runs a program of talks and workshops. Rachel has written for Stitch, Classic Stitches, and Flair magazines. She exhibits her work and is an active member of Fusion and InterfaceArts.