New Ideas in Fusing Fabric: Creative Cutting, Bonding and Mark-Making with the Soldering Iron

The author of the bestselling Fusing Fabric takes a fresh look at the creative possibilities of the soldering iron-the tool that revolutionized textile art. Inspired by traditional embroidery and sewing techniques, Margaret Beal experiments with a variety of synthetic fabrics—including Evalon, Lutradur, and polymetallics—to develop new surface textures and three-dimensional pieces. Along with detailed instructions, Beal presents a beautiful display of today's most exciting textile work.