THE SURFACE DESIGNER’S HANDBOOK will help readers understand why each dye works only on certain types of fabrics and then how to apply this knowledge in designing richly patterned fabrics. 
Beginning with studio practices and safety rules, this information-packed handbook:
• Covers all aspects of dyes favored by textile studios—fiber reactive, acid, vat, and disperse
• Explains step by step how to use these dyes to alter and change surfaces by discharging, screen printing, mono printing, stamping, stenciling, and using resists, dévoré, and textile paints
• Teaches embellishing on fabric with foiling, embroidery, beadwork, and collage
• Offers hands-on resources, including dye worksheets, recipes, and instructions for all techniques plus tips and tricks
• Inspires with vibrant color photographs showcasing work from today’s top fiber artists• Offers helpful appendices with instructions for preparing fabric for dyeing, fabric care, calculating stock solutions and dye quantities, conversion charts, and a handy glossary of all major terms covered in the book

Whether readers are skilled surface designers or just starting out in the field, this comprehensive resource guide is certain to become an essential reference. This is the craft book for every creative person who loves fibers, dyes, and working with their hands to inject their personal style and tastes into fabrics that can’t be obtained anywhere else in the world.