Hot Textiles: Inspiration and Techniques With Heat Tools

ISBN: 0713490403

Author: Thittichai, Kim

Condition: New

Textile artists will find this unique guidewhich follows up on the bestselling Fusing Fabricsa superbly practical and inspirational introduction to a truly hot topic! With detailed instructions, beautiful photography, and health and safety advice, it explains how such equipment as soldering irons, heat guns, and even household irons can add stunning levels of texture and variety to all types of fabrics. The range of techniques covered is amazing: hot and cold foiling, painted and plain Bondaweb (fusible webbing), bead making from synthetics, three-dimensional work, embossing powders, and so much more. There are even ideas for melting and distorting plastic bags and cellophane, and for using a combination of tools and fabrics to create various layers on a single piece.