Goldwork
Revised and expanded edition

Details
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
Index

List 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