It’s the latest and hottest idea in embroidery today, expanding the reach of textile art: the use of a soldering iron to cut, bond, and etch fabric. And Margaret Beal is the pioneer of the practice. For the first time, she gathers her expertise in book form, with photographs showing finished pieces and diagrams and drawings illustrating the process. All the principal techniques are thoroughly explained, from choosing and cutting fabric to using three-dimensional materials. Appliqué, reverse appliqué, shadow work, piercing, weaving, and bead making all receive in-depth coverage. Projects range from a pocket mirror to a variety of brooches.
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Margaret Beal is an embroiderer who travels all over the UK teaching her innovative and popular soldering-iron techniques. She is the author of Fusing Fabric (ISBN 9780713490688). She lives in Andover, Hampshire.
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Know what you are getting into
Oct 30 2006
By Green Meadow
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Format:Hardcover
The idea of fusing together synthetic fabrics by melting them with a soldering iron is a creative one. However, on opening the book, the reader is advised of the need for a respirator and an extractor fan to protect against toxic fumes. This is not to be taken lightly. A fire extinguisher might also be recommended.
For those who decide to forge ahead, it might also have been helpful to have more guidance included about what to search for in a soldering iron. It is not helpful to say that we do not want it "too hot" or "too cool".
For those who decide to forge ahead, it might also have been helpful to have more guidance included about what to search for in a soldering iron. It is not helpful to say that we do not want it "too hot" or "too cool".
37 of 40 people found the following review helpful
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Opens your eyes to possiblities
July 4 2006
By Kathy S
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Format:Hardcover
Its amazing what I have seen done with Soldering Irons of late! I am impressed with these women - but especially Margaret Beal. She realized that it could be an "iron" of sorts. Its a lesson in what can be done to synthetics if we only remember how many we have burned with a normal iron. Ms. Beal has learned how to control that burn and with an even hotter utensil - the soldering iron. . I especially loved the "pillows".
I bought this book without seeing it first and am so glad I did not have to wait until the Quilt Show in Houston to find a copy to check out. Definitely I would buy a book by Ms. Beal sight unseen again!
I bought this book without seeing it first and am so glad I did not have to wait until the Quilt Show in Houston to find a copy to check out. Definitely I would buy a book by Ms. Beal sight unseen again!
19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
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New and intruiging fiber process
May 9 2007
By Phillippa K. Lack
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Format:Hardcover
Another reviewer has said there was no mention of where to buy a soldering iron. Well, I emailed the author and promptly got one mailed to me. No problem. Definitely use with good ventilation and a respirator, especially if you are 'burning' plastic materials.I am enjoying experimenting with the process.Well written, clear instructions.
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