Full Description
A practical and inspirational book to learn how to develop a variety of textile techniques from personal visual sources.
This book teaches you how to develop a diverse range of textile surface design techniques from personal visual inspiration sources, and apply them to your projects. Discover an assortment of traditional and unconventional methods, from smocking to soldering, through projects such as fashion and interiors items and textile art.
The book encourages you to explore visual sources to discover their potential for imagery, texture, structure and manipulation, supporting you in the development and creation of your own unique pieces. Learn how to explore alternative possibilities, manipulate existing textile surfaces or create new ones. Whether you are a student, experienced artist or maker looking for new inspiration and techniques, this is an essential practical book.
Contents
Introduction
Visual Research
Repeat Structures
Building Surfaces From Scratch
Decorating Existing Surfaces
Manipulating Surfaces Through Stitch
Deconstructing and Disrupting Surfaces
Trims and Edges
Suppliers
Gallery
About the Authors
Acknowledgements
Index
