Hot Textiles: Inspiration and Techniques with Heat Tools
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| Rating | : | 4.12 (634 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0713490403 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-03-07 |
| Language | : | English |
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Linda K. Partridge said A great book to add to your craft/art library. A great book to add to your craft/art library. Lots of good information and projects. Quick easy instructions. Easy to follow.. On the Contrary Contrary to the previous reviewer who didn't think Kim Thittichai (Hot Textiles) did a good job on addressing the safety issuesI beg to differ. I'm only on page 27 and so far Ms. Thittichai addresses the safety issue on page(s) 7 (2 paragraphs); pg 10, entire page; pg 12, 1 paragraph; pg. 15, 1 paragraph; pg. 17, warning; pg 2On the Contrary Roberta L. Payne Contrary to the previous reviewer who didn't think Kim Thittichai (Hot Textiles) did a good job on addressing the safety issuesI beg to differ. I'm only on page 27 and so far Ms. Thittichai addresses the safety issue on page(s) 7 (2 paragraphs); pg 10, entire page; pg 12, 1 paragraph; pg. 15, 1 paragraph; pg. 17, warning; pg 24, entire page. I think this is an excellent boo. , entire page. I think this is an excellent boo. I love this book P. Cozby This is one of the few books I have bought that I read cover to cover. I can't wait to get started on everything!There are not step by step directions but there are good descriptions of what to do to achieve each effect. It might not be the book for a beginner. The pictures are wonderful.
She lives in Brighton. She does workshops and lecture nationally and exhibits her work at various textiles shows across the UK. Kim Thittichai is a popular textile artist who specialises in teaching experimental textiles. She is the author of the best selling Hot Textiles. . Her speciality is creating three-dimensional textile forms
--Barbara Jacobs . From Booklist Hot , in British artist Thittichai’s parlance, means the application of heat to specific textiles to create a range of works, from decorative hangings to practical gift cards. True eco-imagination at work—and play. Textiles take first and second place, whether name brands like Tyvek (10 percent polyester) and different weights of the interfacing Pellon to plan everyday plastic shopping bags and candy wrappers. Much space, too, is devoted to safety, such as toiling in a well-ventilated room and wearing protection while using irons, solderers, and guns. As the green movement increases in power, hot can also denote a trend that’s hard to ignore: how to recycle and repurpose the amazing quantity of grocery packaging (among others) that the world produces? Thankfully, the author uses both Rs
There are even ideas for melting and distorting plastic bags and cellophane, and for using a combination of tools and fabrics to create various layers on a single piece.. The range of techniques covered is amazing: hot and cold foiling, painted and plain Bondaweb (fusible webbing), bead making from synthetics, three-dimensional work, embossing powders, and so much more. Textile artists will find this unique guidewhich follows up on the bestselling Fusing Fabricsa superbly practical and inspirational introduction to a truly hot” topic! With detailed instructions, beautiful photography, and health and safety advice, it explains how such equipment as soldering irons, heat guns, and even household irons can add stunning levels of texture and variety to all types of fabrics