| View Larger Image | The Surface Designer's Handbook: Dyeing, Printing, Painting, and Creating Resists on Fabric | Spiral-boundby Holly Brackmann (Author)
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| | Binding: | Spiral-bound | | Publisher: | Interweave Press | | Page Count: | 144 Pages | | Publication Date: | October 28, 2006 | | Sales Rank: | 55,903th |
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EDITORIAL REVIEWS |
Product Description
Beginning with studio practices and safety rules, this information-packed handbook is appropriate for both newcomers and experienced dyers but assumes that readers have a serious interest in textile design. An overview of dyeing starts with fibers and fabrics and discusses all aspects of the dyes favored by textile studios—fiber reactive, acid, vat, and disperse—before explaining discharging, screen printing, monoprinting, stamping, stenciling, resist dyeing, dévoré, and painting. Would-be fabric artists are advised along the way to identify a personal approach to dyeing—free spirit? rule-follower?—and color photographs of work by today's top fiber artists elucidate prevailing styles. Recipes and techniques are accompanied by step-by-step instructions with photographs, and a concealed spiral binding allows the book to lie flat. Ten appendices include a worksheet for recording chemicals, procedures, and costs for all projects; a guide to washing fabric; descriptions of stock solutions, thickeners, and steaming; a metric conversion table; and a guide to water temperatures. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.5 based on 21 reviews)
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Ideas in the making by Alan B. Matsuoka  5 Stars
September 04, 2009
Purchased this book in hopes that it would stir ones imagination. Guess what? It did and so much more. I now use this as a mini bible for reference. As a once traditional artist now turned textile artist I see no limits to what I can imagine.
Thanks Holly, this book rocks.
Alan
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Surface Designer's Handbook by Pat R. (NC, USA)  4 Stars
August 18, 2009
I'm just learning how much can be done with dyes and fabrics. This book gives a thorough overview with enough detail so that I can go to the next level with it.
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Loaded with tips by L. Bixel (Los Gatos, CA USA) 5 Stars
September 30, 2008
Ms. Brackmann's years of experience as a working artist and teacher provide a bounty of tips for even the most seasoned surface designer. Clear, concise instruction for those trying a new technique. Insights from years of experimentation for those wishing to push boundaries in their own work. The wire bound handbook makes a great studio companion. The extensive photographs are informative and inspiring. Nice to see the work for lesser known but important northern California artists like Lolli Jacobsen included here. It's a great book.
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Fantastic, Inspiring, Educational & Fun by Warren A. Putzke 5 Stars
July 31, 2008
Just could not imagine a more comprehensive handbook - I learned so much and developed a great appreciation for our fabric artists and a strong desire to try many of these techniques myself.
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Visually so-so. by Lifelonglearner  3 Stars
March 11, 2008
While this book is technically excellent, I found the majority of the visuals so-so leaving me wondering why to bother learning this!
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