Download or read book Step-by-Step Silk Painting and Batik Project Book written by Susie Stokoe and published by Southwater Publishing. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Painting fabric is immensely satisfying and offers a world of creative possibilities. The decorative crafts of painting on silk and batik are easy to master, giving endless scope to transform plain cloth into a vibrant masterpiece. More than any other fabric, silk has always been regarded as a luxurious commodity for its light weight, drape, soft texture and beautiful handling qualities. Silk accepts color readily and is the ideal fabric for batik as well as silk painting. This inspirational book contains 35 stunning projects to make, ranging from clothing such as ties, camisoles, scarves and a sarong, to home furnishings such as cushion covers, wall hangings, screens and even a deckchair..."--P. [2] of cover.