Tapestry weaving : design and technique

Author

• Soroka, Joanne

Additional Author(s)

-

Publisher

Wiltshire: The Crowood Press, 2016

Language

English

ISBN

9781847972804

Series

Subject(s)

• HAND WEAVING
• TAPESTRY
• WEAVING

Notes

. . Index: p. 180-184

Abstract

Tapestries were among the most prestigious of art forms, created for the mightiest in the land and valued for centuries. Despite its illustrious history, tapestry weaving is actually a simple technique that requires little equipment or expenditure, and can be done anywhere. Written by a prominent tapestry weaver, this lavishly illustrated book gently leads you through the whole process with detailed diagrams and exciting work by contemporary weavers. It will be useful to the absolute beginner, but experienced weavers will also find new ideas and techniques to tempt and inspire them.
Topics include:
• Step-by-step guide to setting up a small frame loom and starting to weave
• Basic and more advanced techniques, and how to create shapes and textures
• Advice on taking your work into the third dimension, whether bas relief or fully sculptural
• Information on the qualities of different materials and how they can be used to create the effects you want
• Design ideas for tapestry and how to follow supplied designs

Physical Dimension

Number of Page(s)

184 p.

Dimension

27 cm.

Other Desc.

ill.

Summary / Review / Table of Content

Introduction --
The origins and history of tapestry weaving --
Getting started Equipment and materials --
More advanced techniques --
How to create designs for tapestry --
How to translate designs into tapestry --
Finishing, showing and care of tapestries --
Inspirational work from contemporary tapestry weavers.

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