Goldwork
Revised and expanded edition
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Gold-work, the technique of embroidering with metal threads, has a long history. In its traditional/arm, as used on historical costumes and for the Church, this work has always been expensive and precious, but today there are cheaper versions of metallic threads available and now anyone can create a glittering work of art. This richly illustrated book, written by acknowledged experts in the field, presents a history ofgoldwork, clear and helpful instructions on a multitude of different techniques, a chapter on embroidering for the Church, and guidance on the use of jewels, glass and stones. Goldwork will show you that this fascinating craft with its many possibilities is still viable today.Soft cover, 48 pages.
Price: $17.95 ($16.32)
Contents:
List of contributors
Introduction: the history of goldwork by Kit Pyman
Goldwork techniques by Valerie Campbell-Harding
Church embroidery by Jane Lemon
Jewels/ glass, beads and stones by Valeric Campbell-Harding
IndexList of Contributors
Allison Blair Valerie Campbell-Harding Jean Brown Mollie Collins Vera Dawson Sylvia Drinkwater Elizabeth Elvin Diana Gill Belinda Hill Heidi Jenkins Jane Lemon Jan Messent Tryphena Orchard Jean Panter Jennie Parry Eileen Plumbridge Kit Pyman Dorothy Reglar Angela Thompson May Williams