Framing and Presenting Textile Art Paperback / softback
by Annabelle Ruston
Part of the Textiles Handbooks series
Paperback / softback
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Description
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.
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- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:160 pages, 100 full colour
- Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Publication Date:07/01/2009
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- ISBN:9780713688085
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Unavailable
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:160 pages, 100 full colour
- Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Publication Date:07/01/2009
- Category:
- ISBN:9780713688085