The Textile Artist's Studio Handbook: Learn Traditional and Contemporary Techniques for Working with Fiber, Including Weaving, Knitting, Dyeing, Painting, and More

By Owyn Ruck and Višnja Popović

Explore the world of textile arts, one thread at a time The Textile Artist's Studio Handbook is the only book you need for expanding your repertoire of textile crafting and design techniques. This is the go-to guide for the foundations of design and fabrication, glossary of materials, and classic techniques that include weaving, dyeing, painting, and more Plus, where else can you get behind-the-scenes access to setting up the best home textile studio for you? Inside, you'll find exploration of basic materials (including fibers, dyes, paints, and other media); visual tutorials for spinning, felting, crochet, weaving, sewing, and quilting; primers for surface decoration techniques such as dyeing, painting, stitching, and screen printing; and patterns and project instructions.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1592537774
• ISBN13: 9781592537778
• Release Date: July 2012
• Publisher: Quarry Books
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.3" x 10.3"