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Printed pattern : printing by hand from potato prints to silkscreen
by Drury, Rebecca
Publication:
London
A&C Black Visual Arts
2010
. 129 pages
, This is a practical handbook on how to develop and use patterns on awide range of domestic items, including 15-20 inspirational andadaptable projects. The book shows how to select concepts, gives suggestions for choosing ideas and pulling themestogether and teaches how to develop whole'looks'for interior spacesstarting with mood boards or sketchbooks. There is guidance oncolours and selecting your palette as well as how to develop motifs andpatterns and looking at layout and composition ideas. Various surfacedecoration techniques such as stencils, applique and screenprinting arealso discussed. Finally, there are suggestions on how readers candevelop and use their own designs and patterns. Techniques for printing onto a range of surfaces are included, fromfabric and stationery to furniture, wallpaper and painted surfaces.Screenprinting is used for cushions, curtains, blinds, placemats, tablerunners, wallpaper and so on. Stencil techniques are described for useon floors, walls, furniture, fabrics and other soft furnishings. Andapplique and mixed media ideas for decorating wall panels, cushions andgeneral soft furnishings are also given. All in all, thisis an excellent introduction to designing and using your own patternsand motifs in a creative way.
Date:
2010
Availability:
Items available:
Pearl Academy Delhi
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