Hand Weaving: The Basics - Couverture souple

Gray Ross, Lynn

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1408128993 ISBN 13 : 9781408128992

Editeur : Bloomsbury Visual Arts, 2014

Synopsis

The perfect guide for all beginner weavers working on a frame loom, covering essential techniques, from preparing the loom, to basic weaving on a frame, starting and finishing off, and advanced methods and design suggestions such as adding texture and found objects.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Lynn Gray Ross learnt to knit as a child and studied weaving in Stockholm. She was a textile artist on the Isle of Arran for the past several decades, funding and managing craft-based community projects on the island. In addition to teaching adults in the UK, US and Europe, she also developed award-winning projects with local schools. Her work is exhibited on Arran and in textile exhibitions worldwide.

À propos de la quatrième de couverture

This practical and inspirational book is perfect for beginners who want to learn the techniques of the traditional craft of hand weaving. Step-by-step instructions show how to weave on a frame loom, including changing yarns, mastering curves and using interlocking to create intricate patterns. There is also advice on spinning, dyeing yarns, designing your work, incorporating found objects, and constructing your own simple looms.

Written by an experienced weaving teacher, this book contains all you need to know to get started weaving beautiful objects, and includes projects to make your own 'weavelets', purses and wall tapestries.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Bloomsbury Visual Arts
• Date d'édition: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1408128993
• ISBN 13: 9781408128992
• Reliure: Broché
• Langue: anglais
• Nombre de pages: 112
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible