Silk Painting: Techniques and Ideas

by JillKennedy (Author), JaneVarrall (Author), JaneVerrall (Author)

• Used

  Hardcover
  1991

  $4.24

  This book offers a guide to the equipment and techniques used for painting on silk. A text and detailed illustrations provide the reader with instructions for completion. Part one gives a brief description of all the materials needed for silk painting and describes the various techniques which are needed for the project part of the book. The second section gives a range of projects for the reader to complete, including ideas for scarves, ties, sarongs, jackets as well as projects for home interiors, pictures, cushions and lampshades. The book also includes ideas for making greeting cards, brooches, hair accessories and Christmas tree decorations.

• Used

  Paperback
  1995

  $3.51

  This book covers 12 silk-painting techniques in individual chapters: water, spray, salt, sugar, alcohol, wax, gutta, anti-spread, thickener, crayons, pens and sun. Each technique is described in detail with a list of materials, colour photographs and comprehensive instructions. There is an extensive reference section at the end of the book, covering the equipment and materials needed for silk painting, setting up a workroom, brushes and frames, the various methods of fixing dyes, crayons and pens and washing and caring for the finished items.