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An essential guide to the techniques and traditional craft of hand weaving.
This practical and inspirational book is perfect for beginners who want to learn the techniques of the traditional craft of hand weaving. Step-by-step instructions show you how to weave on a frame loom, including changing yarns, mastering curves and using interlocking to create intricate patterns. There is also advice on spinning, dyeing yarns, designing your work, incorporating found objects, and constructing your own simple looms.
Written by an experienced weaving teacher, this book contains all you need to know to get started on weaving beautiful objects, and includes projects to make your own 'weavelets', purses and wall tapestries.
Table of Contents
A brief history of weaving
The purpose of weaving
The process of weaving
Elements of design in weaving
Your personal portfolio
Taking it further
Weaving in the community – a memoir
Further reading and information
Suppliers
Glossary
Index
Product details
| Published | 23 Aug 2018 |
|---|---|
| Format | Paperback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 112 |
| ISBN | 9781912217793 |
| Imprint | Herbert Press |
| Illustrations | 100 colour images |
| Dimensions | 246 x 189 mm |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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