How to Be Creative in Textile Art

By Julia Triston, Rachel Lombard, Rachel Lombard

Everyone who works with textiles understands the importance of mastering fundamental techniques. And everyone has experienced the excitement of coming across a new idea. Yet putting art and craft together--the creative act--can seem intimidating. Now two expert artists and teachers share their insights about how to turn ideas into designs, and designs into beautiful finished textile art. They offer advice on choosing fabrics, layering, creating texture, embellishment, edges, finishes, and all the key techniques.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1849940061
• ISBN13: 9781849940061
• Release Date: October 2011
• Publisher: Batsford
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 1.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.3" x 0.8" x 9.0"