The Surface Designer's Handbook The Surface Designer's Handbook By Holly Brackmann Publisher Interweave Press Edition Spiral bound Size 216 x 279 mm Illustrations 240 Pages 144 Holly Brackmann has been teaching weaving and dyeing at the college level for more than 30 years. She holds an MA in art history from UCLA and has exhibited and lectured internationally, as well as curated textile and craft exhibitions. Her work has appeared in Handwoven, Surface Design Journal, Surface Design Newsletter, Weavers, and Shuttle, Spindle & Dyepot. Holly is a professor of Textiles and Art History at Mendocino College in Ukiah, California. The most comprehensive book for learning how dyes work and using them with surface design techniques. Learn to create richly patterned fabrics with Surface Design on Fabric, the most comprehensive book for learning how dyes work and using them with surface design techniques. Author Holly Brackmann draws on more than 30 years of experience with studio dyeing techniques, providing a wealth of information on dyeing and surface design not found in any book currently in print. Surface Design on Fabric will help crafters understand which dyes work best with which fibers, and how to apply this knowledge to create unique, original fabrics. Begin by learning the basics of studio practices and safety measures, appropriate fibers and fabrics, and then move into all aspects of the major dye groups most accessible to studio dyers: fiber reactive, acid, vat, and disperse. The dyes are then used to alter and change surfaces by discharging, screen printing, monoprinting, stamping, stenciling, resist dyeing, dévoré, and painting. Then learn how to embellish your fabric with foiling, embroidery, beadwork, or collage. Recipes for dyes and techniques covered in the book are accompanied by step-by-step instructions and process photographs, making them clear and easy to follow. Brackmann shares tips and tricks gleaned from her three decades of experience in studio dyeing and helps you identify your personal approach to dyeing-are you a creative free spirit, or do you prefer to follow precise rules? The hardback format with concealed spiral binding makes Surface Design on Fabric easy to use, as the book can lie flat while you're consulting a recipe. The dye worksheet can be used to calculate and record dyes, chemicals, procedures, and costs for all dye projects. Color photos of works from some of the top fiber artists today that are included throughout the book are certain to inspire artists of any background. Surface Design on Fabric will appeal to a wide audience of students, teachers, hobbyists, or beginner surface design artists. Whether you're an experienced dyer or surface designer or you're just starting out, this book is certain to become your essential reference tool! Brings together a wealth of dyeing and surface design techniques not found in any book currently in print. . There is no need to consult a lot of other surface design books, because it is all here in this one book. The spiral binding makes it easy to use, laying flat while consulting a recipe during dyeing. The dye worksheet is easily reproducible and can be used to calculate dyes, chemicals, procedures, and costs for all dye projects. Book Contents Foreword, Introduction, Chapter One-Studio Practices and Safety, Chapter Two-Dyes, Fibers, and Fabrics, Chapter Three-Color, Chapter Four-Fiber Reactive Dyes, Chapter Five-Acid Dyes, Chapter Six-Vat Dyes, Chapter Seven-Disperse Dyes, Chapter Eight-Discharging, Chapter Nine-Screen Printing, Chapter Ten-Monoprinting, Chapter Eleven-Stamping, Chapter Twelve-Stenciling, Chapter Thirteen-Resists, Chapter Fourteen-Dévoré, Chapter Fifteen-Textile Paints, Chapter Sixteen-Embellishments, , Appendixes, A. Dye Worksheet, B. pH Table, C. Preparing Fabric for Dyeing, D. Rinsing, Washing, and Drying Fabric, E. Stock Solutions, F. Thickeners, G. Steaming, H. Metric Conversions, I. Water Temperatures, Glossary, Bibliography, Resources, Index The Textile Directory Bookstore postal charges: UK 1 book = £2.50 2 books = £4.50 3 books = £7.00 4 books or more = £9.00 Overseas 1 book = £6.00 2 books = £10.00 3 books = £14.00 4 books or more = £18.00 Price: £21.99