Art and Textile books from Art Van Go
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A spectacular new book from Ruth Issett that is sure to become the 'bible' for anyone embarking on print techniques, whether on paper or fabric. Materials and techniques are explained in detail, whilst the photos of Ruth's examples are sheer inspiration. Covers monoprinting, roller and block-printing, screen-printing, rubbing techniques as well as how to gather ideas and designs. The colour throughout is stunning. |
This new book from Alysn explains and illustrates loads of creative techniques with metals and metal meshes. It follows on from her exciting exhibition (at the Knitting and Stitching Shows in 2006) where metal was not just seen as an embellishment for textiles, but perhaps for the first time on such a scale, as a textile itself. Stitched, manipulated, embossed, distressed, transformed - the examples covered will inspire you to think about metal in a completely new way. |
This is screen-printing and then some!! Layering of colour, removing colour, embellishing - all this is done in a free and spontaneous way resulting in exciting and unpredictable surfaces. Imagery and textures can change in the printing process for totally unique fabrics. |
In this their second book, launched at the Knitting & Stitching Show at Alexandra Palace, you will find loads of inspiration and instruction, with lots of colour photos to illustrate the techniques. Wonderful seemingly spontaneous colour effects are achieved with manipulation of fabric and colour. A book that is a 'must' for anyone exploring the idea of creating unique, individual fabrics for their own work. |
A fantastic new book using pastels for their pure colour. Dynamic and dramatic effects. |
Hand-made felt is an incredibly versatile medium. This book shows you how to make your own felt, select and dye your own colours, build unusual textures with felt fibres and further embellishment, and manipulate the felt to produce three-dimensional pieces. |
For both hand and machine embroidery, this book is packed with ideas for using many different types of salvaged material, such as fabric, paper, nature's materials including dried flowers and tree bark, plus plastic, wood and metal waste, and precious personal objects such as broken jewellery or special souvenirs. Illustrated in colour throughout with work from leading contemporary embroiderers. |
New and exciting techniques to dissolve, melt and distort fabric, both before and after stitching for texture and colour. |
The dye-resist technique of binding, clamping or gathering results in a carefully structured design that retains the element of the unpredictable. Janice Gunner's book is aimed at quilters, embroiderers and textile artists who not only want to master the techniques of shibori but also find ways of using the fabric once created for a range of textile techniques including quilting and embroidery. |
This beautifully illustrated book is a guide to creating landscape-themed quilts, from the earliest source of inspiration to the finished article. The book includes glorious photographs of quilts from the world's most outstanding textile artists. |
In Sandra's second book she shows you how to take inspiration from a wealth of sources, including art, textiles and architecture, and gives special emphasis to journals and sketchbooks. Develop confidence in your own creativity to add innovation and depth to your quilt and embroidery work. |
An exciting book that will inspire all artists to explore the new world of mixing traditional art with digital media, using computers and printers. How to prepare surfaces (from paper, to fabric, metal and plastics) are examined through detailed examples. |
This mouthwatering book is geared toward non-conventional ways in which to manipulate modern-day acrylics, and demonstrates new applications such as glazing, textured effects, soft sculpture effects, or staining and inspiring the reader to explore acrylics as a new and exciting medium. For anyone who is excited by colour and texture. |
Beautifully illustrated with the work of more than eighty noted artists, Collage Techniques is an essential reference and inspiration for artists of all kinds, as the author demonstrates use of papers, photographs and fabrics. |
Published by the Quilting Arts people, mixed-media artist Beryl Taylor shows you in this book how surprisingly easy and fun it can be to turn fabric, paper, stitch, and embellishment into unique pieces of artwork. Using her own art as examples, Beryl gives instructions for making projects like mixed-media artist trading cards, postcards, wall hangings, and books, using the latest mixed-media products and techniques, all the while encouraging readers to follow their own instincts and experiment. |
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