Silk Painting & Batik Project Book Paperback / softback
by Stokoe Susie
Paperback / softback
Description
Using wax and paint to create inspired decorative items for the home, with 35 project shown in 300 easy-to-follow photographs.
You can: master the creative art of silk painting and batik, and transform fabric into beautiful and original clothes and furnishings with this step-by-step technique and home craft book; learn how to paint on silk using gutta and stencils; how to use salt and bleach for pattern effects; and how to use hot wax resist, all illustrated with clear photographs; and, put your new skills to practical use and make a poppy painting for a wall, a salt-patterned tie, a pretty flowery camisole or an elegant scarf.
This book contains 35 stunning projects to make, ranging from clothing such as ties, scarves and a sarong, to home furnishings like cushion covers, wall hangings, screens and even a deckchair.
There are projects to suit all levels of ability from an abstract picture frame for a beginner to try, and a leather book cover for a good intermediate, to a complex batik cushion cover for those with more advanced skills.
Each project explores the varied approaches and styles of working with these two decorative crafts.With step-by-step photographic sequences to show how each project is created, this is an essential technical reference and inspirational sourcebook of ideas.
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Only a few left - usually despatched within 24 hours
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:96 pages, over 300 photographs
- Publisher:Anness Publishing
- Publication Date:15/09/2015
- Category:
- ISBN:9781780194134
Information
-
Only a few left - usually despatched within 24 hours
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:96 pages, over 300 photographs
- Publisher:Anness Publishing
- Publication Date:15/09/2015
- Category:
- ISBN:9781780194134
