by Annabelle Ruston (Author)
This book is aimed at both professional framers and textile artists themselves. It provides a thorough introduction to presenting and protecting original textile art. The book includes: * A glossary of useful terms * Information about choosing a good framer, conservation framing, basic framing techniques and materials for textiles. * Before you start: preliminary work to be done, correcting any imperfections, discolouration, missing stitches, etc. * Squaring needlepoint, including types of canvas, equipment needed, techniques and methods. * Stretching and mounting textile art, including lacing and other mounting techniques, fabric extensions, types of support, heavy fabrics and large pieces. * The frame itself: mouldings and build-ups, glazing, windowmounts. * Alternatives to conventional frames, e.g. acrylic domes, etc.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 160
Publisher: A & C Black Publishers Ltd
Published: 07 Jan 2009
ISBN 10: 0713688084
ISBN 13: 9780713688085
Book Overview: Textile arts are growing in popularity at the moment - many people are experimenting with hand and machine embroidery in particular and are looking for ways to preserve and display their work. Picture framers have seen a distinct increase in the numbers of people bringing textile art (as opposed to paper-based art) in for framing - but the techniques and skills needed to frame textiles are very different to those needed for traditional picture framing. This book is endorsed by the Fine Art Trade Guild. Nothing else like this on the market.
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