Weaving iridescence : color play for the handweaver /: color play for the handweaver. (2017)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Bobbie Irwin.
• Authors: Irwin, Bobbie
• Contents: TABLE OF CONTENTS ; ; Acknowledgments ; ; Introduction ; ; Chapter 1: What is Iridescence? ; Natural Iridescence ; Iridescence in Fabric ; ; Chapter 2: Understanding Optics and Color ; The Nature of Light ; How We See ; Understanding Color ; Color Systems ; ; Chapter 3: Exploring Common Beliefs about Iridescence ; Choosing Colors ; Complementary Colors ; Split Complements, Triads, and Tetrads ; Analogous Colors ; Color Saturation ; Value ; Crossing Solid Colors ; Luster ; Fiber Choice ; Thread Size ; What About Plain Weave? ; Balanced Weaves ; ; Chapter 4: Additional Color Considerations ; Dealing with High-Contrast Values ; The Ultimate Value Contrast ; Color Mixing ; Working with Multiple Colors ; Other Multiple-Color Options ; Warp vs. Weft—Does it Matter? ; ; Chapter 5: Choosing Yarns ; A Matter of Twist ; Comments on Certain Fibers and Yarns ; Cotton ; Linen ; Silk ; Wool ; Rayon ; Chenille ; Sewing Thread ; Ribbon ; Nylon Monofilament ; Wire ; The New Yarns ; ; Chapter 6: The Influence of Weave Structure ; Choosing a Structure ; Twill Weaves ; The Influence of Twist in Twill Fabric ; Striped Fabrics ; Pile, Lace, and Supplementary Thread Weaves ; Balanced Weaves ; Unbalanced Weaves ; Echo ; Turned Taqueté ; Complex Weaves ; ; Chapter 7: Specialty Fabrics ; Sheer Fabrics ; Lace Weaves ; Weaving with Monofilament Nylon ; Weaving with Wire ; Layered Fabrics ; Moiré Effects ; Pleated Fabrics ; Pile Fabrics ; Satin/Sateen ; Capturing the Natural Spectrum ; ; Chapter 8: Focus on Fashion ; Choosing a Pattern ; Sewing with Handwoven Fabric ; Caring for Your Iridescent Fabrics ; Accessories for Your Iridescent Fashions ; <span style="font-style:italic;"> ; Chapter 9: Options for Spinners, Dyers, and Knitters ; Spinning for Iridescence ; Dye Your Own Color-Play Yarns ; Iridescent Knitted Fabrics ; ; Chapter 10: What <span style="font-style:italic;">Isn’t Iridescent? ; ; Chapter 11: Projects ; Spectrum Napkins ; Alternate Colorway ; Double-Weave Scarf ; 6-Shaft Version ; 4-Shaft Version ; Three Scarves on One Warp ; 3-Color Scarf in Half-Basketweave ; 4-Color Twill Scarf ; 4-Color Scarf with Clasped Weft ; Vest Fabric in Double Weave ; Huck Yardage ; Alternate Colorway ; ; Chapter 12: Photographing Iridescent Textiles ; ; Recommended Resources
• Publisher Details: Place of publication not identified : Stackpole Books
• Publication Date: 2017
• Extent: 1 online resource (144 pages), (26 illustrations)
• Subjects: 746.1/4; Crafts & Hobbies: General; Crafts & Hobbies: Fiber Arts & Textiles; Hand weaving -- Patterns; Color in textile crafts; Iridescence
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9780811765800; 0811765806
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.