Lynn Gray Ross

Hand Weaving (eBook, ePUB)

The Basics

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

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.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury UK
• Seitenzahl: 112
• Erscheinungstermin: 7. Juli 2022
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781789941548
• Artikelnr.: 64208140

Autorenporträt

Lynn Gray Ross learnt to knit as a child and studied weaving in Stockholm. She was a textile artist on the Isle of Arran for the past several decades, funding and managing craft-based community projects on the island. In addition to teaching adults in the UK, US and Europe, she also developed award-winning projects with local schools. Her work is exhibited on Arran and in textile exhibitions worldwide.

Inhaltsangabe

Foreword 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