Shibori Designs & Techniques [Paperback]

Mandy Southan (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2009

Going beyond the traditional blue and white to create fabrics in a fabulous array of colors, patterns, and textures, this delightful collection demonstrates how shibori techniques such as binding, hand painting, capping, stitching, folding and clamping, pole winding, and pole wrapping can be used to create truly wonderful dyed fabrics. Clear, step-by-step photographs and instructions demonstrate how to use acid dyes and cold water reactive dyes, as well as techniques like steam fixing, discharging on silk, and space dyeing.

Editorial Reviews

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"Another stunning book from Search Press!"  —Guild of Silk Painters

"A superb techniques book that fully explores the wonderful art of shibori."  —karenplatt.co.uk

"A great book for those who love bold and exotic fabrics."  —Sewing World

"Step-by-step color photography and instructions demonstrate how to use acid dyes and cold water reactive dyes and various techniques."  —Sew Today

About the Author

Mandy Southan teaches art, silk painting, and design at Hastings College and is a founding member and chairperson of the Guild of Silk Painters. She is the author of Beginner’s Guide to Silk Painting and Painting Flowers on Silk.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Search Press (January 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1844482693
• ISBN-13: 978-1844482696
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #40,380 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #40 in Books > Arts & Photography > Design & Decorative Arts > Textile & Costume

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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Another book on Shibori techniques, November 23, 2008

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M. Treiber (Ketchikan, AK USA) - See all my reviews
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I've been working with fabric manipulation, including shibori dyeing techniques, for years. Shibori Designs & Techniques by Mandy Southan has wonderful pictures and clear, easy-for-beginners explanations of a wide range of traditional shibori techniques. I've been recommending it to other fabric artists.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Tools for the Beginner, March 30, 2009

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E. Smith (Albuquerque, NM, USA) - See all my reviews
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I was first drawn to Shibori from a book that jumped off the shelf at me in an art supply store a few years ago. I didn't know how I could actually learn to do them and circumstances were such that I didn't follow up on beginning, but deep down I knew I would eventually begin working with these techniques. This book has offered that opening - pictures aplenty with instructions under each. I'm visually oriented, and this helped alot! Her directions are primarily for the beginner, and have me wanting to advance. I'm glad I bought the book.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A technique for every level of dyer, December 27, 2008

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I was looking for one particular technique for shibori and this one answered all my questions. It has techniques for every level to dye a piece of fabric turning it into a gorgeous piece of art that you won't want to cut up.