Dharma Trading Company
Fiber art supplies and clothing blanks.
1-800-542-5227
Resources
Silk Connection
Textiles for artists and industry.
800-845-7455
Complex Cloth: A Comprehensive Guide to Surface Design, Jane Dunnewold
Discover textile artist Jane Dunnewold’s secrets to creating visual complexity and depth
in fabric. In this comprehensive guide, Jane explains her system of layering simple
processes to produce intriguing surface designs.
www.artclothstudios.com
ProChemical and Dye
Textile dyes and paints.
1-800-2-BUY-DYE (1-800-228-9393),Orders Only
Free Technical Support at 508-676-3838 Fax: 508-676-3980
Thai Silks
A variety of silk and silk blend fabrics and clothing blanks.
1-800-722-7455
Exotic silks is the wholesale segment of the company.
1-800-845-7455
Publications
Vibrant Color: Combining Soy Wax and Dye for Brilliant Results, Lisa Kerpoe,
Jane Dunnewold
Did you ever wonder what would happen if you combined MX dyes with soy wax resist?
The results are intriguing. This book covers three techniques: soy wax crayons,perfect
for writing, drawing and rubbings; using hot wax and dye to stamp, dip and brush on
color and making a dye paste that is the perfect consistency for stenciling. Loaded with
photos of all the techniques, the book also includes techniques for adding background
color, directions for steaming the fabric and building an inexpensive steamer at home,
instructions for removing the excess wax and dye and troubleshooting tips.
www.lisakerpoe.com
New World Kids: The Parent's Guide to Creative Thinking, Susan Marcus & Susie
Monday
This new book, authored by Susie Monday and Susan Marcus, takes many of the
creative process ideas taught by Susie and presents them for an audience of parents of
young children, most specifically those ages 4 to 7. However, many of the activities and
exercises, as well as the general information about creative process and the Sensory
Alphabet are of value and use to artists and learners of all ages, with or without
children..
http://susiemonday.squarespace.com/new-world-kids/
Irresistible Texture: Using Resists to Create Stunning Cloth, Lisa Kerpoe
Add unique texture and pattern to your cloth with five easy, inexpensive and versatile
resists. In this DVD, Kerpoe demonstrates the use of oatmeal, potato dextrin,
commercial water-based resists, sodium alginate paste and soy wax. Detailed
instructions for preparing and applying each resist are covered, along with benefits and
application techniques for each resist, tips for applying color, wash-out procedures and
tips and advice based on Kerpoe's expertise in working with these resists.
www.lisakerpoe.com
Create Your Own Hand-Printed Cloth: Stamp, Screen & Stencil with Everyday
Objects, Rayna Gillman
In Create Your Own Hand-printed Cloth, the fabrics are wonderful and inspiring, the
instructions are easy to follow, and the ideas are abundant. Not only does Rayna
teach readers the basics, she provides them with the information and tools needed to
take their fabrics as far as creatively possible. --Quilting Arts Magazine
www.studio78.net
Create Your Own Free-Form Quilts, Rayna Gillman
This is the perfect book for modern quilters who want to push the boundaries,make
original work, and not worry about "perfect."
www.studio78.net