Add unique pattern and texture to your cloth with five easy, inexpensive and versatile resists. A resist is a substance applied to the cloth surface that blocks the penetration of dye or paint. Once the resist is washed out, the pattern and texture are revealed.

Lisa Kerpoe demonstrates the use of five resists: oatmeal, potato dextrin, commercial water-based resists, sodium alginate paste and soy wax. Lisa provides complete information about each resist, including benefits, application techniques, tips for applying color and wash-out procedures. The DVD is packed with tips and advice based on Lisa's expertise in working with these resists. See the magic for yourself!

Explore the magical world of design and create personal prints in far less time than you ever thought possible. Design Magic is easier than appliqué and faster than fusing! Enjoy the adventure as paintstik artist Shelly Stokes brings out your inner designer with a simple 3-step method that takes you from initial design to fabulous fabric with stencils and Shiva® Artist's Paintstiks®.

The Design Magic book includes:

• Easy-to-follow instructions with dozens of step-by-step photos and illustrations
• Answers to common questions about using paintstiks, including heat setting and clean-up
• Comprehensive instructions for stenciling images for whole cloth and patchwork applications
• Instructions for five projects, from simple place mats to a queen size quilt
• One set of DesignMagic™ Stencils

8.5"x11", soft cover, color photos, 55 pages.

When Jane Dunnewold's book Complex Cloth was published in 1996, it quickly became the bible of surface design for fiber artists. In the years since, the world of surface design has significantly expanded: now fiber artists, art-to-wear designers, and art quilters have a much broader range of surface design products to choose from, and there are a wealth of technique combinations that can be used to create art cloth.

Art Cloth is an exciting sequel that picks up where Complex Cloth left off, showing how to layer processes with the latest products to create stunning cloth for use in a variety of fiber art. Following Jane's techniques with step-by-step photography, you will learn to create art cloth using dyes, color removing agents, paints, and foils combined through processes that include silk-screen printing, stamping, stenciling, and handpainting.

In addition to detailed step-by-step wet-media surface design techniques, Jane demonstrates how the use of color and design contribute to successful layering. She guides and inspires artists to take their art cloth to the next level through sidebars with design tips and exercises that support the technical information.

Finally, each technique chapter concludes with project ideas for the skills learned, so anyone working through the book can literally build layers on cloth as each chapter is completed.

8.5" x 10.25", Soft cover, color photos, 175 pages.

Here is a book we have been eagerly waiting for! Fun and exciting projects using the wonderful new line of deColourant products for discharging dye. All of the projects are easy to follow, and guide you step by step through the process. A variety of techniques are covered such as stamping, stenciling, screen printing, a spray / tie technique and many more. It's really amazing what this product can do and the projects help you realize the full scope you can acheive with it.

Inside you will find:

• Easy to follow color illustrated step-by-step instructions
• 23 fun projects for all ages and skill levels
• Techniques for stamping, stenciling, screenprinting, and more
• Tips and ideas for unleashing your creativity

8.5" x 11", soft cover, color photos, 132 pages.

Want to learn a quick and easy way to decorate your clothing and scarves using stuff you already have at home? Suzanne McNeill and the folks at Design Originals have come up with a great project book that shows you how to use Sharpie markers, Piñata Color Inks and simple rubbing alcohol to create stunning effects on just about any fabric. You will also get tips on how to add fun embellishments and utilize, common household items to add even more texture and interest to your "dyed" pieces. As a bonus, Suzanne also includes a selection of free stitches, patterns and guides for you to use in your own creative endeavors. A great project book, filled with fun ideas for all ages.

8" x 11", Soft Cover, Color Photos, 51 pages.

A very colorful book all about working with Procion MX Fiber Reactive dyes. The author discusses color and color mixing, fabrics and equipment, many methods of direct application, as well as more advanced techniques such as working with thickened dye, resists, bleaching and discharging. She even touches on using potato dextrin! Handy charts and reipes round out this comprehensive guide to artistic exploration with fiber reactive dyes! Recipes give metric and standard US measurements.

8" x 11", Soft Cover, Color Photos, 128 pages.

Detailed, step-by-step photographic instructions shows you everything you need to know to turn your leather sneakers into works of art using our Angelus Leather Paints. Descriptive details about brushes, leather preparation and finishes are all included. Bonus project shows you how to add gold leaf to your sneakers to add dazzle and panache to your wardrobe. 4 projects total.

8.5"x11", Soft cover, spiral bound, color photos, 16 pages