- Hardcover: 144 pages
- Publisher: Rockport Publishers (March 1996)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 156496213X
- ISBN-13: 978-1564962133
- Product Dimensions: 23.9 x 23.6 x 1.5 cm
- Shipping Weight: 794 g
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #871,162 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Book Description
This title is a celebration of the art of textile dyeing, a step-by-step guide for creating dyed fabrics in a myriad of patterns and variations, and a showcase of works being produced by some of the world's most accomplished textile artists. Displaying a broad range of materials and techniques, this volume is designed to offer professional artists and designers, and creative talent of all levels, inspiration and easy-to-follow instruction for polished textile dyeing results. Featuring, tools, methods, and projects created by top artists in the field—from Peggy Russell's pigment-dyed chiffon scarves and drop-cloth bags, to Michael Davis's shibori silk ties, to Stanley Pinchus's fulwadi banners.
About the Author
Kate Broughton is a writer, designer, and instructor specializing in a variety of fiber and botanical arts. She works from her studio, Loom & Essence, in Amesbury, Massachusetts.
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4.6 out of 5 stars (5 customer reviews)
53 of 53 people found the following review helpful
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Great intro to many dyeing techniques, great dye mixology, April 30 2001
By Angel Lee "Liocorno Amethyst Moonstone" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Textile Dyeing: The Step-By-Step Guide and Showcase (Hardcover)
This book presents a great introduction to many different dyeing techniques using either fiber-reactive or acid dyes. The numerous galleries throughout the book will help inspire you. The book starts out with a great explanation of the types of dyes, paints and pigments available. It then covers techniques and tools including good safety advice and fabric preparation. Tips for over-dyeing, stitching and direct application are here too.
Next, thickened dyes, gutta and watercolor techniques are used to create painterly effects. Tied-resists follow including finger-pleated silk and nouveau shibori. Then batik, block- printing and marbling are taught. The instructions are excellent with detailed step-by-step processes accompanied by photos. However, be aware the projects here teach techniques. There are no templates or the like so it would be nearly impossible to create an item identical to the ones in the book.
The best part of the book is the chapter on color theory and dye mixology. It thoroughly explains the cryptic instructions that come with dyes and how to create your own recipe card.
The galleries are awesome. There is one for each section and each includes at least eight different artists displaying their work with the basic techniques used. A directory of all the artists including phone numbers is included in the appendix along with lists of supplies, schools that have degree textile programs and a glossary of terms.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
A great book for novice or master textile lover., Jan 8 2003
By MotherLodeBeth "MotherLodeBeth" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Textile Dyeing: The Step-By-Step Guide and Showcase (Hardcover)
If you are the least bit interested in the how to and how not to aspects of dying fabrics of all types this book will be one you will want to add to your home library. Even though I have been doing textile art for ages, even I learned a few things from the book.The book will be one that novice or master should enjoy and pretty much covers all types of fabrics from knobby to smooth as well as why some dyes set up well on one type of texture and not so well on another.
If you love to sew or have a streak of clothing adventure check the book out and discover the pleasures of making some special clothes for yourself. And the price is excellent!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Textile Dyeing, Mar 13 2006
By Mimi J - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Textile Dyeing: The Step-by-Step Guide and Showcase (Paperback)
a great reference book covering many aspects of dyeing. Gives plenty of detail and recipes.
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