Silk Painting Books

Silk Painting: The Artists Guide

Silk Painting: The Artist's Guide to Gutta and Wax Resist
by Louise Moyer
Still one of our favorites for basic silk painting procedures and inspiration. This complete course reviews materials, suggests a palette of fabric dyes, and offers lessons on essential techniques. 144 pgs, colour throughout, pb, 81/4 X 11.

$44.95

Beginners Guide to Silk Painting


Beginner's Guide to Silk Painting

by Mandy Southan
Excellent colour mixing and technique instruction. Shows how, with just a few basic techniques, to achieve beautiful and unique results. By applying colours on to wet or dry silk, wonderful realistic or abstract designs can be created. You will be amazed at how quickly you can express yourself. 64 pgs, colour, pb, 8½ X 11.

$18.95

Creative Silk Painting


Creative Silk Painting

by Tuckman & Janas
Teaches everything artists and crafters need to know to apply brilliant colour to silk. Emphasis is on the new no-steam silk paints, our Pebeo Silk Paints are the perfect colours to accompany this book. 144 pgs, 120 colour illus, hb, 8½ X 11".

$38.95

A Complete Guide to Silk Painting

A Complete Guide to Silk Painting
by Susanne Hahn
This definitive guide takes you, step-by-step, through the different techniques of this fascinating craft. There is extensive information and advice on materials, equipment and silk painting effects. Many ideas for gift, cards, home furnishing and clothing projects. Directions and patterns for clothing, pillows, lampshades, wall-hangings and pictures, plus a stunning gallery of designs. 136 pgs, over 100 colour photos, pb, 8¼ X 10¼".
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$23.95

Silk Painted Greeting Cards

Silk Painted Greeting Cards
by Mandy Southan
Shows how simple silk painting techniques can be used to make beautiful cards. Learn how to create butterflies, flowers, geometric patterns and more with luminous washes and a range of striking effects. More than 50 step-by-step photos. Inspiring projects clearly explained. Cards for any occasion that are fun and easy to make. 48 pgs, colour throughout, pb, 10.4 X 8.16"
Click here to link to blank card forms in our catalogue

$16.95

Inspirational Silk Painting from Nature


Inspirational Silk Painting from Nature

by Renate Henge
This book contains information on tools, dyes and resists; excellent composition and colour tips; and many photographs of nature and painted silks for inspiration. 80 pgs, 132 colour photos, pb, 8¼ X 10¼".

$21.95

Painting Flowers On Silk


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".

$21.95

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