Silk Painting: New Ideas and Textures [Paperback]

Jill Kennedy (Author), Jane Varrall (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 1994

Profusely illustrated guide shows how to paint, print, stencil, and draw striking designs and exciting textures on luxurious fabric. Complete instructions, references. 93 color illustrations.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Dover Publications (March 1, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 048627909X
• ISBN-13: 978-0486279091
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #664,340 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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36 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ms. Nasty gets hers...., April 21, 2004

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Holly Mcconnell "holly" (Virginia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Silk Painting: New Ideas and Textures (Paperback)

I almost didn't buy this book because of the nasty review (drama, i guess) but WOW am i glad i did. So much that never would have occurred to me because silk is such a 'formal' kind of fabric. Crayons? Awesome. Sugar? Never thought of it. Basic enough in the begining but not your average 'This is how to pick a scarf' book that frustrates people like me who know enough, but want to know more. I didn't need another 'starter' book although i see no reason a beginner couldn't use it, the projects look harder than they are and everything is explained in a clear and concise manner.

It's also refreshing to read a book that's not 'steamer snobbery' meaning if you don't use a steamer you aren't really serious. This book is inspiring and takes the hesitation out expirementing with silk. I mean, crayons and sugar? There must be even more stuff out there to play with.

The photos are professional, the text is clear and there area LOT of project directions. In fact this is the most project dense book i've seen yet (and i've seen a lot) with the projects all being capable of heading of into different directions with the same technique.

So, ignore the Nasty review and buy it. Oh, and no, i'm not one of the authors...

30 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Inspiration!, March 19, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Silk Painting: New Ideas and Textures (Paperback)

Finally, a Silk Painting book that inspires you to create your own pieces! Too many how-to books are very short on the nitty-gritty and just show case the author's designs. This book clearly covers the materials, the type of silk used, and the procedure for twelve different silk painting techniques. If you just want designs to copy, there are tons of other books. If you want to learn how to do wonderful designs of your own, get this book.

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What a great book !!, May 3, 2002

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Diana Khan "dianaiak" (Houston, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Silk Painting: New Ideas and Textures (Paperback)

If Susan Moyer is benchmark for any silk painting books...this author is not far off! Great book with great ideas. She gives you courage to try her techniques. Like Susan Moyer, I think anything by this author is a great investment. She definetely knows her craft. If I ever wrote a book, I hope it would be like theirs. I hope this has been helpful in your quest for a fine book.