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The fine-tipped soldering iron is one of the most creative tools available to textile artists and embroiderers today. Acclaimed embroiderer Margaret Beal is a pioneer of these techniques and makes the processes simple, safe and straightforward. Armed with this book and a soldering iron you will discover how to cut, bond, seal, seam, score and make marks on single or multple layers of synthetic fabric, creating finished pieces that are beautiful in themselves or make unique surfaces for further stitching, whether by hand or machine. Building on the three basic techniques of mark-making, cutting and bonding, the book covers : * Patterning with metal templates * Sealing items between fabrics * Scrunchy textures * Strips and fancy borders * Hollow 3-D shapes * Intricate patchwork patterns * Cutwork and applique techniques * Working with metal grid and wireform * Incorporating stencil film, foil and PVC Once you start experimenting, you won't be able to stop.
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Margaret Beal is an embroiderer who travels all over the UK teaching her innovative and popular soldering-iron techniques.
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53 of 53 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I found the projects in this book as an art student suprising up to date and contemporary, i have also tried out a few with a lot of success. the method is totally origional (using a soldering iron to bond fabrics) and is reletively inexpensive. You need to buy felt and organza plus a special craft soldering iron for fabric but its well worth it. The book itself is easy to follow without being annoyingly or patronizingly simplistic- plus a serious emphasis on great photos and unique ways of embroidery and making things such as fibre art pieces and even lampshades.
I've learnt alot and always refer back to it. You can buy the right equippment direct from the author (UK based) if you email/ring her and they're very friendly. It also saves you alot of time on applique and you dont have to use fabric glue ever again.
I've learnt alot and always refer back to it. You can buy the right equippment direct from the author (UK based) if you email/ring her and they're very friendly. It also saves you alot of time on applique and you dont have to use fabric glue ever again.
23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Well written, straight forward guide to using a new technique. Good illustrations, attractively presented. Covers the esentials of the equipment and fabrics. Includes suggestions for carry ideas forward and ways in which the ideas can be used.
46 of 49 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book has the perfect combination of text and pictures. For each technique there are step by step instructions written in clear language then a large colourful picture illustrating what can be achieved with the technique, normally followed by a few smaller images of slightly more complicated work. It's a book that's great to look at but also really easy to read.
I love the way that you can create beautiful textiles using a soldering iron and synthetic fabrics and Margaret has inspired me to see how much I can get out of this technique.
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Excellent - love it!
this book is full of inspiration and very good instructions. the book goes through the methods for the various ways to produce different effects. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Claire O Madagain
YOU MUST HAVE IT!
This is a Great Book, it has plain detailed instruction with wonderful photos and fabulous explanations to guide you
right along and its easy to understand. Read more
right along and its easy to understand. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Chris
fusing fabric
I went on a workshop with Margaret and simply had to get the book. The technique is tremendous fun, fast and simple to learn. Read more
Published 7 months ago by jeanandbob
Lots of boxes!
I feel a little disappointed in this book. I was surprised to see the first printing was 2010 as I felt, by the imagery, that it must have been printed in the late eighties. Read more
Published 16 months ago by bookworm
Not at all con-Fusing
Margaret is an expert in this technique and generously passes on her knowledge gained by experimentation. Read more
Published 23 months ago by E. Tilley
GREAT WORKS
A book that give you new ideas and show you very interesting works.It si not a book that shows how to do this woks,so the reader has to have an idea about fusing textiles already.
Published on 9 April 2010 by Berit Hals
Fusing Fabric
An excellent book and full of ideas to capture the imagination. I would recommend this to anyone looking to expand the skills
Published on 26 July 2009 by Mrs. E. C. Lovesey
An excellent book
I am delighted with this book. Ms Beal's knowledge, expertise and willingness to show and share are inspirational. Read more
Published on 28 Dec 2008 by Z. Herbert
Must buy a respirator!
This will be the most important piece of equipment you will need to enjoy the wonderful work you will be longing to do after browsing through this book.
Published on 14 Sep 2005 by Jenny Jacka
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