Dyeing and Screen-Printing on Textiles: Revised and updated Joanna Kinnersly-Taylor covers all the key processes used in creating dyed and screen-printed fabrics using a range of synthetic dyes. The step-by-step instructions are accompanied by inspirational i
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| Title | : | Dyeing and Screen-Printing on Textiles: Revised and updated |
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.63 (462 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1408124750 |
| Format Type | : | Paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 192 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2012-06-01 |
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Editorial : Fancy creating your own prints for cushions, scarfs, clothes and wall art? This book is one for the textile artists, whether you're a student starting out or an experienced artist looking to expand your knowledge and skill set Author and textile artist Joanna, draws upon her vast experience to guide you through the process Each technique is clearly explained and illustrated in simple step by steps, and inspiration is plentiful, with featured work by textile designers from around the world. As well as being a useful guide, the glossary and conversion charts make this a useful reference book to have in your studio. Joanna is creative yet practical, and chapters such as 'Record-keeping' will really help you to get the most out of your own creative experiments. -- Jennifer Schembri My Creative Diva
Dyeing and Screen-Printing on Textiles is a clear, easy-to-follow guide for students as well as accomplished artists and designers who wish to expand their knowledge of a range of fascinating techniques. Joanna Kinnersly-Taylor covers all the key processes used in creating dyed and screen-printed fabrics using a range of synthetic dyes.This comprehensive guide includes recipes for cloth preparation, dyeing and printing, fixation, designing a repeat, and preparing imagery and screens for exposure. Also included is advice on equipment needed for setting up a studio and safe working practice. The step-by-step instructions are accompanied by inspirational images of works by practitioners from around the world. This new edition of Dyeing and Screen-Printing on Textiles has been fully updated, and features brand new colour illustrations.
This book, one of several i looked at, was recommended to me by a scientist friend in the dyeing field, whom i know from my time spent taking dyeing and finishing classes over at the NCSU College of Textiles.
Kinnersly-Taylor is a textile artist based in Glasgow, Scotland, which unfortunately makes her book potentially confusing as a primary class text for a US-based course, since all the measures are metric and most of the brands of dyes and auxiliaries are UK specific. (Of course, Dharma Trading has instructions online for making one from galvanized stove pipe as well, so this alone is not why folks should check out the book.)
So, in terms of a new primary text for my class, this isn't it, but a secondary text we'll look at and a new addition to my library, most definitely!. Clear & concise information.. There are conversion charts, sure, but when students are learning an unfamiliar and complex subject and some may have no experience beyond Rit in a washing mach
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