Cover of The Painted Quilt: Paint and Print Techniques for Color on Quilts

The Painted Quilt: Paint and Print Techniques for Color on Quilts

The authors demystify the process of colouring cloth using a variety of techniques, including fabric paints, pastels, dyes, bleaches and transfers. Simple techniques are combined to produce complex textile surfaces, and describe how these effects are achieved with step-by-step photos and instructions.

Audience
adult
Length
short · 121 pages

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