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Silk Painting: The Artist's Guide to Gutta and Wax Resist Techniques (Practical Craft Books) (Paperback)

by Susan L. Moyer (Author), C. Raney (Editor) "The intent of this book is twofold: to teach readers how to become skilled silk painters and to inspire them to learn ..." (more)

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Paperback: 144 pages
Publisher: Watson-Guptill Publications Inc.,U.S. (28 Oct 1991)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0823048284
ISBN-13: 978-0823048281
Product Dimensions: 27.4 x 20.6 x 1 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 140,407 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)
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This work provides a complete course in an increasingly popular medium. Originating in Russia and migrating to America in the 1960s, the gutta resist method gave artists a new way to draw and paint on fabric using brilliant colour and without destroying the natural drape of the cloth (resists used prior to the gutta method stiffened the fabric). Following a short history of this revolutionary method, the artist covers the essentials of the silk painting art including the materials required (dyes, silks, applicators and brushes) and the basic palette of fabric dyes. Then, through a series of step-by-step lessons, she demonstrates the procedures of the gutta method. Beginning with how to draw and design using gutta, Moyer describes the direct method, the salt crystal method, the droplet method, the alcohol method and the faux batik method of application. The book concludes with methods for fixing the dyes permanently with steaming and dry cleaning.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Moyer's two books are the best available on silk painting., 3 April 1999

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This is Susan Moyer's first book. It covers the basics in great detail. Anyone who is serious about silk painting should memorize this book. Moyer is generally considered to be the the best English-language author on silk painting.

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4.0 out of 5 stars A Great book to start painting on silk!, 2 Nov 2001

By	fancesann@aol.com (Great Britain) - See all my reviews

I am a beginner, and needed to learn all the different techniques silk painting as to offer.
This book is very good in telling you how to go through alot of different methods to achieve different styles. Lets you go through each style individually and lets you know all the little secrets to achieve the best results.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The first step in successful silk painting!, 15 Oct 2007

By	A. Chizlett (Dorset, UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is trully inspiring, the author suggests reading all the way through the book first before starting a silk painting esp if you are a novice, which i found to be good advice and was not difficult as it was excellent, she gives detailed descriptions on various techniques that will give you confidence and encourages you to experiment and adapt them to your own practice, with a number of examples by talented silk painters.
I will be starting my own first silk painting after reading this shortly, and with all I know now I am sure I will have alot of fun doing so.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful color, clear instructions, ideas for new technique
I thought this book was outstanding. It is a comprehensive manual describing the more popular techniques of silk painting, properties of silk, color, design, etc. Read more

Published on 15 April 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring and complete.
This book has been an inspiration to me as an artist and craft person. When I begin to get in the duldrums with my work I review this book. Read more

Published on 15 Mar 1997

5.0 out of 5 stars Bought it as a reference, and read the whole book!!1
This book has incredible illustrations, tons of tips, excellent explanations, and covers the subject in a concise, complete manner. Read more

Published on 12 Feb 1997

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