Framing and Presenting Textile Art - Couverture souple

Ruston, Annabelle

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0713688084 ISBN 13 : 9780713688085

Editeur : A & C Black Publishers Ltd, 2009

Synopsis

This book is aimed at both professional framers and textile artists themselves. It provides a thorough introduction to presenting and protecting original textile art. The book includes: * A glossary of useful terms * Information about choosing a good framer, conservation framing, basic framing techniques and materials for textiles. * Before you start: preliminary work to be done, correcting any imperfections, discolouration, missing stitches, etc. * Squaring needlepoint, including types of canvas, equipment needed, techniques and methods. * Stretching and mounting textile art, including lacing and other mounting techniques, fabric extensions, types of support, heavy fabrics and large pieces. * The frame itself: mouldings and build-ups, glazing, windowmounts. * Alternatives to conventional frames, e.g. acrylic domes, etc.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Annabelle Ruston is an editor with the Fine Art Trade Guild, one of whose main functions is to guide their members through the pitfalls of selling their work.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: A & C Black Publishers Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2009
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0713688084
• ISBN 13: 9780713688085
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 160
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible