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Hot Textiles by Kim Thittichai is an inspirational and practical guide to the potential of heat tools for textile artists. Soldering irons, heat guns and household irons can be used in a myriad of ways - from adding texture and variety to textile work to creative impressive three-dimensional vessels. This book is illustrated throughout with the author's renowned work and inspiring pieces by other leading textile artists.

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Hot Textiles
Inspiration and techniques with heat tools

Author: Kim Thittichai
Pages: 128
Page size: 9" x 11"1/2
Publisher: Batsford
Cover: Hard
Item Code: 4Q0531
Weight: 1.82lb

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Burn, layer, melt distort and shape a range of exciting materials with heat tools to create beautiful textiles - whether for textured embellishment or to form stunning three-dimensional vessels.

Innovative ideas for using Bondaweb, Lutradur, Tyvek and Pelmet Tilene, as well as salvaged materials such as plastic shopping bags, cellophane and fabrics.

Illustrated throughout with inspiring examples for textile artists working in the field, this beautiful guide is ideal for anyone wishing to experiment and develop their work further.

About the Author

Kim Thittichai is a major textile artist who specializes in teaching experimental textiles. She regularly travels to the International Craft and Hobby Fairs and exhibits and lectures internationally.

Table of Contents
Acknowledgments	4
Introduction	6
Part 1: Tools and Techniques	8
Before Your Start	10
Tools	14
Materials	16
The Iron	21
Heat Guns	24
Soldering Irons	41
Coloring Synthetic Fabric	45
Part 2: The Practice	52
Bondaweb (Wonder-Under)	54
Tyvek	70
Pelmet Vilene	82
Lutradur	91
Plastic and Cellophane	92
Layered Techniques	109
Finishing Off	123
And Finally ....	124
Contact Information	126
Further Reading	127
Index	128