SILK PAINTING BOOKS BATIK
Pre-Owned
Great Condition
Silk painting is such a fun craft to do and it’s amazing the results you get with silk, even the mistakes turn out to be a beautiful item.
These books have great ideas and techniques that you would love to try.
Painting Flowers on Silk
by Mandy Southan
An excellent book; 13 different floral designs, each designs concentrates on a different painting technique. Also includes line drawings, colour and technical information. 80 pgs colour, pb, 8 X 10¼".
Silk Painting New Ideas and Textures
The authors show how you can paint, print, stencil, spray, sprinkle, smear, blow and draw on silk. Practical information is given on sponging, pleating, cracking, combing and crumpling. The majority of the techniques do not require great artistic ability - just enthusiasm and the confidence to experiment with dyes, paints and a variety of materials including wax, gutta, pens, and even sugar, salt and .
Each chapter covers one technique in detail and the final part of the book contains an extensive reference section which describes all the equipment and materials needed for painting on silk. Advice is given on frames, brushes, drawing equipment, methods of fixing, dyes, silks and setting up a workroom. There is information on the best silks to use for different projects and on washing and caring for the finished items.
This item is currently on auction and to view the status please click on or copy and paste the link to your browser. I would also be interested in selling this item if no one wins the auction. Email me if you are interested and I will keep you posted if it has not been sold. I can also end the auction early if you are interested in purchasing the item but that is only if no one has bid on the item. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item =230624759771
SILK PAINTING BOOKS was placed on 5/26/11 by Jenjen2008 and is located in El Cajon. To find additional Toys and Hobbies in California, please follow this link.