Ondulé Textiles: Weaving Contours with a Fan Reed

Ondulé Textiles: Weaving Contours with a Fan Reed

Weaving involves straight, parallel, and gridlike lines, but as Norma Smayda shows, ondulÂ©â‚¬â€¢weaving with curving warp threadsâ‚¬â€¢offers new directions. This is the first book on ondulÂ© textiles, and includes clear information on every aspect, from instructions to design tips to a comprehensive history of thefan reed, the tool that makes ondulÂ© possible. Smayda shares the details of her own learning experiences with numerous ondulÂ© warps in a variety of fibers. More than 180 color photos also feature stunningly beautiful work by five other contemporary and two twentieth-century weavers, plus intriguing historic Japanese textiles. Also included are sections on weft ondulÂ©, designing a fan or hybrid reed, and the thought processes behind twenty-one of the featured projects, including drafts. This reference will serve as foundation and inspiration for your ondulÂ© weaving.
Country USA
Brand Schiffer Publishing
Manufacturer Schiffer Craft
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 9780764353581
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780764353581
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

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