Textile Techniques in Metal: For Jewelers, Textile Artists & Sculptors - Softcover

Fisch, Arline

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1579905145 ISBN 13: 9781579905149

Publisher: Lark Books, 2003

Synopsis

A fully revised classic, with expanded photography and even more masterpieces by international artists, teaches you how to work each fiber technique in metal wire or strip. “Abundantly illustrated and thorough...this treasure of a book will be a continual source of insight, inspiration, and information.”—Shuttle, Spindle & Dyepot.

About this title

About the Author:

Arline M. Fisch, Professor of Art Emerita at San Diego State University, is an artist and jeweler working primarily in precious metals. She exhibits work nationally and internationally. Her work melds jewelry, sculpture, and clothing, and she incorporates the structure of textiles and fiber craft into metal-based pieces that are often inspired by ancient cultures and the natural world. Fisch is the recipient of numerous honors, including an honorary doctorate from Skidmore; a gold medal from the American Craft Council; the Lifetime Achievement Award in Crafts from the National Museum of Women in the Arts; and multiple Fulbright fellowships. Her work is represented in numerous museum and private collections.

From Library Journal:

Weaving and knitting may not seem to be likely techniques for metalworkers, but fine wire and strips of metal can be made pliable enough to be worked this way. Fisch gives detailed instructions for metal weaving, knitting, crocheting, braiding, lacemaking, and basketry. A section of historical examples and a pictorial survey of works by contemporary artists is included. This book would have been improved with more color photographs to bring out contrasts, but it is excellent otherwise.
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About this edition

• Publisher: Lark Books
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 1579905145
• ISBN 13: 9781579905149
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 176