Master the secrets of an exquisite art form. Silk painting is rapidly gaining an enthusiastic following among surface designers, fine artists, and craftspeople alike. The pure, transparent colors of the dyes, combined with the luxuriant drape of the silk itself, combine to make this a uniquely sensuous medium. By using gutta, wax, alcohol, or salt, the artist can create a variety of appealing textures and visual effects. This book shows exactly how to use each technique and how to combine them for intricate paintings.
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Susan L. Moyer is a professional silk painter and fabric designer who has sold her designs to major clothing manufacturers and stores, including Perry Ellis, Gottex, Yves St. Laurent, Neiman-Marcus, and Saks Fifth Avenue.
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55 of 55 people found the following review helpful:
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ONE STOP SILK PAINTING BOOK - INSPIRIATIONAL,
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This review is from: Silk Painting: The Artist's Guide to Gutta and Wax Resist Techniques (Practical Craft Books) (Paperback)
This is THE best book I have read on silk painting and I have't seen another to better it in the past 10 years. There ARE other books on the same subject that are good, but I certainly haven't felt the need to purchase another since I thumbed through this beauty! Everything you could possibly want to know in relation to silk painting is covered in a consise and presise manner. This is supported by photo demostrations for various techniques not easily explained through the written word. The authors pratical experience shines through in the text and fablously gorgeous photos of her and other artists work. The book is full colour with lots and lots of sensational photos. Much of the silk painting shown is very detailed work eg flowers, pictures; rather than overall "textures" or designs which is more often what you find in other books on the same subject. Seriously consider this fantastic book if you are interested in this subject, it is worth every $, if only for the inspiration provided by the fablous photos
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Good Inspiration,
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This review is from: Silk Painting: The Artist's Guide to Gutta and Wax Resist Techniques (Practical Craft Books) (Paperback)
This book has great, inspirational photos and very good instructions. My main disappointment with it is the authors attitude toward silk paints (i.e., not dyes). I have used several varieties of the paints that are made to mimic dyes and find them to work very well, leave the silk soft and be very easy to use. They are a great way for a beginner to get started and try most of the same techniques used with dyes without the hassle of steaming or the toxicity. I am glad that I had some experience silk painting before I got this book because her attitude would have discouraged me from every trying. Aside from that - it's an excellent book, worth the price and full of great pictures to inspire you.
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EXCELLENT,
By RONALD L BIGONY (USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Silk Painting: The Artist's Guide to Gutta and Wax Resist Techniques (Practical Craft Books) (Paperback)
THE BOOK HAS GREAT COLOR PHOTOS OF WORK AND A VERY GOOD DESCRIPTION OF TECHNIQUE. A LIST OF SUPPLIERS IS AT THE BACK OF THE BOOK. I RECOMMEND THIS BOOK TO ANYONE INTERESTED IN PAINTING ON SILK.
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The intent of this book is twofold: to teach readers how to become skilled silk painters and to inspire them to learn. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
color wheel clock, gutta line, layering chart, faux batik, batik texture, dye thinner, clear gutta, treated silk, jacquard dyes, gutta resist, silk painters, alcohol techniques, black gutta, wax resist techniques, applying dye, salt technique, silk painting, dry silk, supplementary techniques, stretched silk, steaming process, surface designer, salt residue, silk colors, key colors Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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The intent of this book is twofold: to teach readers how to become skilled silk painters and to inspire them to learn. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
color wheel clock, gutta line, layering chart, faux batik, batik texture, dye thinner, clear gutta, treated silk, jacquard dyes, gutta resist, silk painters, alcohol techniques, black gutta, wax resist techniques, applying dye, salt technique, silk painting, dry silk, supplementary techniques, stretched silk, steaming process, surface designer, salt residue, silk colors, key colors Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Super Tinfix, Sissi Siska, Julie Jennings, Combining Techniques, Joanne Siska, Jackie Peters, Klara Gardon, Suzanne Punch, Gay Lynette Morris New!
Books on Related Topics | Concordance | Text Stats Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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