Textile Dyeing: The Step-By-Step Guide and Showcase

This title is a celebration of the art of textile dyeing, a step-by-step guide for creating dyed fabrics in a myriad of patterns and variations, and a showcase of works being produced by some of the world's most accomplished textile artists. Displaying a broad range of materials and techniques, this volume is designed to offer professional artists and designers, and creative talent of all levels, inspiration and easy-to-follow instruction for polished textile dyeing results. Featuring tools, methods, and projects created by top artists in the field-from Peggy Russell's pigment-dyed chiffon scarves and drop-cloth bags, to Michael Davis's shibori silk ties, to Stanley Pinchus's fulwaldi banners. --Seven complete projects offer professional secrets for successful and innovative textile designs. --Each project is presented with full-color visual instructions and a design gallery showcasing finished examples of the applied technique. --Textile artists offer tricks of the trade for effective design and for achieving professional-quality results.