Download or read book Weaving written by Shirley E. Held and published by Cengage Learning. This book was released on 1999 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part I: A RICH AND TEXTURED PAST. 1. Fiber Art: The First Few Thousand Years. 2. Fiber Art: From the Classical Period to the Industrial Revolution. 3. Fiber Art: The Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries. Part II: ORIGINS, METHODS, AND MATERIALS. 4. Origins of Hand-Manipulated Fiber Structures. 5. Techniques of Hand-Manipulated Fiber Structures. 6. Looms and Accessory Equipment. 7. Simple Loom. 8. Materials for Weaving. 9. Preparation for Weaving. 10. Drafting. 11. Basic Weave Systems. 12. Compound and Multishaft Weave Structures. 13. Tapestry Weaving. 14. Rug Weaving. 15. Finishing Processes. Part III: A CLOSER LOOK AT WARP AND WEFT. 16. The Spinning Process. 17. Yarn Dyeing. 18. Yarn Patterning. Part IV: THE WORLD OF FIBERS. 19. The Theory of Fiber Art Design. 20. The Practice of Fiber Art Design. 21. The Fiber Artist of Today.
Download or read book Weaving a Handbook for Fiber Craftsmen written by Shirley E. Held and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A handbook to the art of weaving - a guide for fiber craftsmen.
Download or read book The Textile Artist s Studio Handbook written by Visnja Popovic and published by Quarry Books. This book was released on 2012-07-01 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the world of textile arts, one thread at a time! The Textile Artist’s Studio Handbook is the only book you need for expanding your repertoire of textile crafting and design techniques. This is the go-to guide for the foundations of design and fabrication, glossary of materials, and classic techniques that include weaving, dyeing, painting, and more! Plus, where else can you get behind-the-scenes access to setting up the best home textile studio for you? Inside, you’ll find exploration of basic materials (including fibers, dyes, paints, and other media); visual tutorials for spinning, felting, crochet, weaving, sewing, and quilting; primers for surface decoration techniques such as dyeing, painting, stitching, and screen printing; and patterns and project instructions.
Download or read book Handbook of Weaving written by Sabit Adanur and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2020-03-05 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A mixture of science and art, weaving is nearly as old as human history. Despite the many technological advances in the field, however, it is still virtually impossible to control each individual fiber in a woven structure. To help you meet this and other weaving challenges, Handbook of Weaving covers every step of the process clearly and systemati
Download or read book The Weaving Handbook written by Asa Parson and published by . This book was released on 2021-04-13 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical and down-to-earth handbook for all skill levels. Designer and weaving expert Ã...sa Pärson and professional textile curator Amica Sundström have come together to create the modern reference book that weavers worldwide have always longed for--both inspiration and essential guidebook, for the novice and the experienced weaver alike, filled with engaging sample projects, in-depth discussions of techniques and materials, review of cloth textures and types, and explanations of weaving methods and levels of quality. Try out sample projects ranging from the elegantly simple to the increasingly complex, covering a wide range of weaving techniques Understand the principles behind the arrangement and preparation of the loom Learn about weaving tools of all shapes and sizes, and how to use them Discover the differences between various fibers and fabric types, and their looks, feels, and visual effects And so much more!
Download or read book The Art of Weaving written by Else Regensteiner and published by Schiffer Craft. This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With comprehensive text, diagrams, drafts, and examples of fine woven fabrics, this book about the art and craft of weaving offers complete coverage of the materials and equipment, the techniques and the creative possibilities of the medium. Now in its fourth edition, this indispensable handbook is a must-have resource for weavers of all skill levels. This timeless classic now features examples of contemporary work and discusses the use of digital tools for hand-weaving. Chapters include the fundamentals of weaving, as well as looms and other equipment, yarns, how to design a warp and warp the loom, drafting, the basic weaves, pattern weaves, and how to apply this knowledge to discover the many faces of weaving. Weave structures covered include tapestry techniques, knotted, pile, flat-woven rugs, and two- and three-dimensional wall hangings.
Download or read book Fiber Art Today written by Carol K. Russell and published by Schiffer Craft. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the work of three generations of fine artists who have opened their minds and spirits to the boundless range of expressive possibilities in textile methods or materials. Even as the art on these pages references weaving, crochet or quilting, traditional textile notions disappear in the hands of serious artists, appropriating essential elements for their contemporary concepts
Download or read book Ikat written by Mary Zicafoose and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2020-09-08 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Textile enthusiasts, the ultimate reference you've been waiting for is here--Ikat! Ikat: The Essential Handbook to Weaving with Resists is your introduction to the fundamentals of a resurging trend in woven cloth. Award-winning weaver and instructor Mary Zicafoose has spent more than 30 years exploring the possibilities of ikat and now shares her wealth of knowledge with you. Dig into the pages of this handbook to discover: • Historical background on ikat with gorgeous visual refernces. • Instruction in warp, weft, and double ikat techniques, written and illustrated in clear sequential steps. • Instructions to build ikat wrapping boards. • An addendum on painted "faux" ikat using dye pastes and brushes. • Acid and indigo dye system recipes and procedures. • Compelling projects with detailed instruction taking you from undyed yarn to woven ikat cloth. • A gallery of contemporary ikat created by a range of diversely talented dyers and weavers. All this and more is waiting for you in Ikat: The Essential Handbook to Weaving with Resists.
Download or read book Huck Lace written by Madelyn Van der Hoogt and published by XRX Books. This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Huck Lace
Download or read book Weaving for Beginners written by Peggy Osterkamp and published by . This book was released on 2020-08-15 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Illustrated guide for step-by-step beginning and advanced weaving. 424 pages; over 600 illustrations; indexed
Download or read book Inventive Weaving on a Little Loom written by Syne Mitchell and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2015-11-14 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rigid-heddle weaving is simple to learn, is easy to master, and offers a lifetime of possibilities to discover! Inventive Weaving on a Little Loom covers everything rigid-heddle weavers need to know about the craft, from the basics — how to select a loom, set it up, and get started — to a wide variety of fun techniques that yield beautiful results. Begin by exploring a variety of weave structures, including finger-manipulated laces, tapestry, and color play with stripes, plaids, and multicolor yarns. Then move on to more complex designs and irresistible projects, from pillows and curtains to bags, shawls, and even jewelry. Explore warp-face patterning, weft-pile weaving, weaving with fine threads, woven shibori, shadow weave, and the textural effects you can create with different yarns and with wire and conductive thread. Everything you need to know is here, with fully illustrated step-by-step instructions to ensure success.
Download or read book The Art of Weaving written by Else Regensteiner and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A handbook for weavers, from beginners or experts. Essential information about looms, yarns, warping a loom, drafting, basic weaves and pattern weaves are included. Many different weave structures are covered: double weaves; tapestry techniques; knotted, pile and flat-woven rugs; and two- and three-dimensional wall hangings. Illustrated techniques, works in progress, and finished results.
Download or read book The Complete Book of Drafting for Handweavers written by Madelyn Van der Hoogt and published by Shuttle Craft Books. This book was released on 1993-01-01 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Tapestry Weaving written by Nancy Harvey and published by Echo Point Books & Media, LLC. This book was released on 2022-04-06 with total page 475 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's easy to learn tapestry weaving from start to finish with Nancy Harvey, one of America's best-known teachers of this exciting craft. Using the same clear step-by-step approach that makes her workshops so successful, Nancy leads you through building a simple frame loom, to mastering the basic techniques, to completing handsome pieces based on her designs. She even provides tips on how to prepare designs of your own. In this book, you will find: Beginning and intermediate samplers to help you learn the basics; Hundreds of highlighted tips for weavers of all levels of experience; Six practice designs for building skills; Ideas inspiring your own designs, even if you "can't draw"; Over 380 illustrations and photographs; With hundreds of diagrams, tips, and tapestry designs, Tapestry Weaving: A Comprehensive Study Guide is essential reading for tapestry artists and handweavers alike.
Download or read book The Art of Weaving written by Betty Briand and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2023-08-01 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive guide to floor loom weaving begins with the basics—parts of the loom, how to wind your warp and dress your loom; how to read and weave drafts—but then goes so much farther, explaining the different types of weaves and how to read and weave from charts, and exploring a variety of weaves in depth. The author covers each topic in detail, with illustrations, photos, and charts to guide you. The first half of the book is devoted to the basics of weaving, and the second part teaches a variety of weave structures and how to use them and adapt them to whatever you want to make. The Art of Weaving is extensive in its scope, and a reference book appropriate for all skill levels. * Preparing your yarn and threading your floor loom * Understanding and working from drafts * Exploring weave structures * Finishing * Troubleshooting
Download or read book Shadow Weave Simply written by Susan Kesler-Simpson and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2020-02-20 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Add Shadow Weave to your repertoire with Susan Kesler-Simpson's easy-to-follow instructions. Susan's approach is to first break down the structure of Shadow Weave so that any level weaver can understand how alternating light and dark threads in both warp and weft can present a dominant motif outlined with an identical shadow. She walks you through how the structure builds and weaves, and once you comprehend how the weave structure works, you will be able to weave any of the 25 project patterns in the book. You will also have the knowledge to transform other drafts to Shadow Weave, or to design your own Shadow Weave pattern.
Download or read book The Rag Rug Handbook written by Janet Meany and published by Interweave. This book was released on 1996-05-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This classic book has everything a weaver needs to know about weaving rag rugs, from basic information to drafts for 20 traditional two- and four-shaft patterns. Topics include materials, rag preparation, weaving and finishing hints, design, and information on antique looms, suppliers and a glossary.
