Twill Basketry: A Handbook of Designs Techniques, and Styles [Hardcover]

Shereen La Plantz (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 30, 1993

Seemingly complex twill weaves, which combine several colours and textures, create intricate and colourful basket designs. This book presents twill patterns, all shown in colour, along with complete instructions for their creation.

Editorial Reviews

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"From the complex to the simple, the author seeks ways to make twill basketry both interesting and possible." Arts & Activities magazine --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Shereen LaPlantz is a designer who specializes in artists' books. She has exhibited throughout the US, Canada, Great Britain, Europe, and Africa. She also teaches workshops extensively throughout the US and Canada. Currently she is teaching long-term workshops which meet twice a year at her bindery, and continue by correspondence throughout the year. She has written numerous articles and several books. She first learned bookbinding in the mid-1960s then soon expanded her interests into fibers and basketry. Shereen lives in the northern California redwoods on the edge of the Pacific Ocean with her husband. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 144 pages
• Publisher: Sterling (June 30, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 093727464X
• ISBN-13: 978-0937274644
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,697,803 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Book - But, Not For Beginner's..., November 5, 2001

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Charlene Thompson "Forever Learning New Things" (Virginia Beach, VA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Twill Basketry: A Handbook of Designs Techniques, and Styles (Hardcover)

This is a great intermediate to advanced weaver's book. Although in the back she does cover straight and basic plaiting techniques, this book is for basket weaver's who are serious about their art and want to add color and/or artistic designs into their baskets. Not only does it teach you how to incorporate geometric designs in your work, it also teaches you how to draft your own artwork designs. The book covers twill weave, how to wrap your weavers, materials used, adding color and weaver tension. Also included is design weaving: basic blocks and diamond patterns as well as variations on the two; creating folded baskets, undulating twills and double weaving. You'll learn how to incorporate many different lines (such as a swirl pattern) and other fun shapes. Learn color techniques and how to correctly match multiple colors in one piece. Plus, learn how to read draft plans, build complex twills, and how to draft your own designs. Very easy to read and understand. Loads of wonderful color pictures as well as black and white draft plans to help you get started. A metric conversion chart and basket supply sources are included. 144 pages (hardback edition).

5.0 out of 5 stars A Treasure to Peruse and Use, May 17, 2011

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Ohioan - See all my reviews

This review is from: Twill Basketry: A Handbook of Designs, Techniques, and Styles (Paperback)

This book is a treasure. The black and white basket photos are inspiring, so much so, emphasizing pattern, that when LaPlantz later shows some of the same baskets in full color, the baskets seem to loose some of their power. This book is for intermediate to advanced weavers, and it's of great benefit to those who are looking for something challenging to weave. There are no patterns in the book, but LaPlantz gives the name of the pattern and weaver of every basket whose weaver and pattern are known, so you could go online, find the pattern, and buy it. Weaving just one of these baskets should keep you occupied for a long time! While there are no patterns, there are many diagrams, so that you can see what you're doing with the twill you're weaving. A very worthwhile basket book.

5.0 out of 5 stars Admirable and Useful Basketry Manual, May 2, 2010

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Lynne Matsuda - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Twill Basketry: A Handbook of Designs, Techniques, and Styles (Paperback)

This book has wonderful pictures and text to guide the relatively new basket maker in making complex and beautiful baskets of all shapes and sizes. It is a treasure.