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Silk Paper Creations by Judith Pinnell, Softback published by Sally Milner in Australia. Available in the UK, ISBN 1-86351-336-1, price 16.99 from www.searchpress.com

Explore the medium of using silk to make a substrate ‘paper’ for textile art. In this way you can add rich texture and colour to your work. This vibrant, well-illustrated book shows the way.

The book begins with an introduction to silks, enhanced by fabulous photos. It goes on to explain materials and equipment and working methods. It then looks at what to do with your newly-made paper – embellish, mould, combine with transparent fabrics – all the possibilities are explored. The useful techniques include lattice work. The projects combine the techniques in innovative ways to make covers for notecards, a drawstring bag, a basket, wrap and purse.

This is a lavishly illustrated inspiring book full of professional know-how and ideas.