Framing and Presenting Textile Art - Brossura

Ruston, Annabelle

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0713688084 ISBN 13: 9780713688085

Casa editrice: A & C Black Publishers Ltd, 2009

Riassunto

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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Recensione

'Another inspiring book in the Textiles Handbook series.'
--Marsh Newsletter (Summer 2009)

'...provides all the information you need...'
--karenplatt.co.uk (June 2009)

'...will provide inspiration and advice for anyone wanting to frame a piece of lace.' --The Lace Guild - Sara Ruks

L'autore

Annabelle Ruston is an editor for the Fine Art Trade Guild. She has also written The Artists' Guide to Selling Work and Starting Up a Gallery and Frameshop for us.

Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: A & C Black Publishers Ltd
• Data di pubblicazione: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0713688084
• ISBN 13: 9780713688085
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Lingua: Inglese
• Numero di pagine: 160