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Immediate dispatch from Somerset. Nice book in great condition. Pages in excellent condition. No notes or highlighting. See images. Fantastic book.

About the book >.>.> Internationally recognized jewelry A designer largely designer Fisch has been largely respon- sible for introducing to a wide audience the concept of applying fibre techniques to metal. In the process she has enriched the creative lives of both metalworkers and fibre artists. Jewelry makers and sculptors have discovered new techniques for their familiar materials. Weavers basket makers and other fibre artists have incorporated new and wonderful materi- als into their familiar textile techniques. In Textile Techniques in Metal Arline Fisch describes in detail the application of fibre techniques to precious and nonprecious metals. After tracing the technique back to ancient and diverse cultures she describes the basic tools and materials required. Then with step-by-step instructions and ample how-to-photos she explains how to work cach fibre technique in metal wire or strip: weaving knitting (including machine knitting) crochet braiding lacemaking basketry and knotting. Each technique is illustrated with examples of handsome jewelry by accomplished designers.