Weaving iridescence : color play for the handweaver /: color play for the handweaver. (2017)
- Record Type:
- Book
- Title:
- Weaving iridescence : color play for the handweaver /: color play for the handweaver. (2017)
- Main Title:
- Weaving iridescence : color play for the handweaver
- 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&mdash;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 Taquet&eacute; ; Complex Weaves ; ; Chapter 7: Specialty Fabrics ; Sheer Fabrics ; Lace Weaves ; Weaving with Monofilament Nylon ; Weaving with Wire ; Layered Fabrics ; Moir&eacute; Effects ; Pleated Fabrics ; Pile Fabrics ; Satin/Sateen ; Capturing the Natural SpectrumTABLE 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&mdash;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 Taquet&eacute; ; Complex Weaves ; ; Chapter 7: Specialty Fabrics ; Sheer Fabrics ; Lace Weaves ; Weaving with Monofilament Nylon ; Weaving with Wire ; Layered Fabrics ; Moir&eacute; 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&rsquo;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 … (more)
- 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.
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- Physical Locations:
- British Library HMNTS - ELD.DS.207056
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- 03_009.xml