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<p>For centuries, the opulent and luxurious qualities of silk and velvet have made them treasured fabrics throughout the world. To adventurous fiber artists, these sumptuous materials can be inviting, yet intimidating. <i>Textile Surface Decoration: Silk and Velvet</i> provides the detailed guidance needed to transform these fabrics into stunning new garments and original works of art.</p> <p>In this book, veteran textile arts educator Margo Singer provides a thorough examination of the unique properties of silk and velvet as well as the history and traditions of decorating these textiles. She then shows how to produce traditional decorative effects using household materials and widely available craft supplies. Make a velvet Japanese shibori scarf with the help of an empty glass bottle, some twine, and a blow dryer. Cut acetate stencils to create a Fortuny-inspired Belle Époque design. If a calabash isn't available, use foam blocks to recreate Ghanaian adinkra prints.</p> <p><i>Textile Surface Decoration</i> covers basic painting, immersion dyeing, block printing, and stenciling along with a variety of resist, devoré, and discharge methods. Singer includes product recommendations a

Author

Singer, Margo

Publisher

A & C Black Publishers ; University of Pennsylvania Press

Published

2007

Language

EN

ISBN

9780713669534

Subjects

Crafts & Hobbies, Technology, Art