
The Cumulative Cloth
A Guide to Fabric Color, Pattern, Construction, and Embellishment
By: Susan Brandeis
Hardcover | 1 February 2024
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Learn surface design for textiles, to create rich and personally expressive fabric surfaces. Projects by expert Susan Brandeis (author of the bestselling The Intentional Thread) helps novices and experienced professionals to experiment with each method.
In part 1, wet techniques: application and layering of textile dyes, pigments, and chemicals to add color, pattern, and images.
In part 2, dry techniques: how to combine these handmade fabrics (or store-bought fabrics) using cutting, piecing, layering, building, and embellishing. What's the "Cumulative Cloth" ? A single cloth that readers add to with each chapter's techniques, eventually creating a piece of art.
Serves as a go-to reference to check technical procedures and safety guidelines (many methods and ingredients require caution) .
About the Author
Susan Brandeis is Distinguished Professor Emerita at North Carolina State University's College of Design and a studio artist. She founded the Southeast Fibers Educators Association and has been exhibiting, teaching, and writing about textile art and design for over 40 years. She lives in Cary, North Carolina.
Industry Reviews
"An exquisite and deeply instructional book about surface design. Full of inspiring and beautiful work along with step-by-step guidance . . . this is sure to become a definitive guide for artists, designers, and crafters of all levels." -- Chrissie Van Hoever, designer; founder, Nuthatch Studio
"We are so fortunate that Brandeis has written this deeply informative book. Even as an experienced textile artist, I'm ready to explore her screen printing information, much of which I've not seen published in one place before. Studio setup, finishing techniques, personal posture tips, plus her 'Try This' section in each chapter make this a powerful resource for everyone from beginners to seasoned professionals, something we'll never find by just scrolling the internet. As she says, 'Try this!'" -- Astrid Hilger Bennett, fiber artist; president & co-chair, Surface Design Association
"Detailed instructions for beginners, with many tips, projects, and examples to inspire even if you know the techniques. A great reference book when looking for a new directions to explore." -- Joy Stocksdale, author, Polychromatic Screen Printing
"This is the book I have been waiting for! An excellent companion to studio or classroom surface design investigation, filled with a wealth of information on techniques, tips, safety, and ideas for consideration . . . A valuable and exceptional resource generously sharing decades of research, exploration, and professional expertise. This book covers the equivalent of several college level surface design courses in a conveniently organized and beautifully presented manner." -- Patricia Mink, textile artist; professor emerita, Studio Art / Fibers, East Tennessee State University
ISBN: 9780764366901
ISBN-10: 0764366904
Series: Wet Techniques
Published: 1st February 2024
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Number of Pages: 304
Audience: General Adult
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Country of Publication: GB
Dimensions (cm): 28.5 x 22 x 3.5
Weight (kg): 1.8
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