Author: Southan, Mandy

Brand: Southan, Mandy

Features:

• Search Press

Binding: Paperback

Number Of Pages: 96

Publisher: Search Press

Release Date: 10-12-2008

Details: Product Description Mandy Southan takes the art of Shibori, in which fabric is bound, clamped or stitched before dyeing, and goes beyond the traditional blue and white to create fabrics in a fabulous array of colours, patterns and textures. Clear step by step photographs and instructions demonstrate how to use acid dyes and cold water reactive dyes in a variety of creative ways. Mandy then demonstrates shibori techniques such as binding, hand painting, capping, stitching, folding and clamping, pole winding and pole wrapping can be used to create truly wonderful dyed fabrics. Review "Another stunning book from Search Press!" —Guild of Silk Painters "A superb techniques book that fully explores the wonderful art of shibori." —karenplatt.co.uk "A great book for those who love bold and exotic fabrics." —Sewing World "Step-by-step color photography and instructions demonstrate how to use acid dyes and cold water reactive dyes and various techniques." —Sew Today About the Author Mandy Southan trained at Ravensbourne College Of Art And Design and has a BA Hons. in Fashion/Textile design. She is president of the Guild of Silk Painters and a member of The Sussex Guild. She has painted on silk for many years and is particularly interested in traditional Japanese resist techniques. She experiments continually to find new ways of using old methods and her work on silk often combines different resist processes. Mandy teaches silk painting, rozome (Japanese wax resist) and Shibori at West Dean College and at her home studio in Hastings. You can see Mandys work on her website: www.mandysouthan.co.uk

UPC: 693508004757

EAN: 8601405338037

Package Dimensions: 10.1 x 7.9 x 0.3 inches

Languages: English