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Three quilt books by Jean Ray Laury that cover her expertise in surface design and fabric image processes. Find techniques for printing on fabric, using photo transfer and fabric stamping. Invaluable sources for inspiration for you next quilt project.

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The Photo Transfer Handbook
Snap IT, Print IT, Stitch IT!

Author: Jean Ray Laury
Pages: 176 pages with full color illustrations
Size: 8 1/2" x 11"
Cover: Soft
Publisher: C&T Publishing
Item Code: 4b1630
Weight: 1.40 lbs.

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Discover the magical world of photo transfer, and find endless possibilities for creating your own memories in fabric! Anything that can be photocopied or printed on a computer printer can be transferred to fabric. So get out your favorite photograph, letter, child's drawing, flowers from your garden, the final payment on your house, or a favorite piece of needlework -- and learn the technique for stitching a beautiful keepsake.

  • The process is fun and EASY. No chemicals involved.
  • Preserving memories is today's hottest craft trend.
  • Learn transfer techniques that use a color laser photocopier or a computer printer.
  • Instructions for 4 projects, including a pillow, a wallhanging, and 2 quilts.
  • Exciting color photos of quilts, clothing, and other projects provide additional creative inspiration.
  • Information on products and sources, as well as mail-order photo-to-fabric companies.
  • FYI: we also have Inkjet Transfer Paper for Fabric, Bubble Jet Set and Foundation sheets for creating Permanent Fabric Printouts directly from your Inkjet

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments
4
Chapter 7: Projects
66
Introduction
5
Photo Pillow66-67
About Copyright
6
Dianel (3 photo quilt)68-69
Chapter 1: About Photo Tranfer
7
A Great Life (photos surrounded by log cabin strips70-73
Chapter 2: Transfers Using a Color Laser Copier
20
Craig Family Album (photos framed with 2 sizes of Ohio Stars)73-75
Chapter 3: Transfers Using a Computer Printer
27
Resource List
76
Chapter 4: Family Quilts
38
Index
77
Chapter 5: Clothing
51
About the Author
78
Chapter 6: Studio Quilts
55
Notes
80

 



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Imagery on Fabric
A Complete Surface Design Handbook

updated and expanded -- second edition

  • Author: Jean Ray Laury
  • 176 pages with full color illustrations
  • 8 1/2" x 11"
  • Publisher: C&T Publishing

 

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This completely revised edition of Imagery on Fabric is updated with the latest techniques and technology for transferring images to fabric. You'll go step-by-step through today's most exciting processes, aided by new full-color photos and instructions for safely accomplishing beautiful results.

Almost any image can be captured forever on fabric -- family photos, a child's drawing, the words of a love letter. Included are clear explanations and complete material lists, along with troubleshooting tips and tested solutions. This is an indispensable reference and source book for anyone working with textiles.

  • Fabric transfers using copiers and computer printers.
  • Light sensitive printing - blueprint, brownprint.
  • Drawing and painting with crayons, dye sticks, permanent markers, and paints.
  • Stamp printing.
  • Discharge printing.
  • Silk screening, with quick methods and photo methods.
  • Dye transfer with disperse dyes.

 

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments
4
Chapter 5: Screen Printing
68
Introduction
4
Quick Screening
71
How to Use This Book
5
Freezer Paper Screen Printing
71
Chart of Image Transfer Process
6
Plain Paper Screen Printing

75

Chapter 1: Copiers
8
Contact Paper Screen Printing
78
General Information for Using Copiers
9
Other Stencils
80
Image Reversal
9
Photographic Screening
85
Running Fabric Through the Copier
9
Photo Emulsion Screen Printing
86
Black and White Copiers
12
Direct Emulsion with Photo Enlargement
100
Transfer Medium
15
Thermal Imagers (Copiers)
100
Solvent Transfer
17
Thermo-Fax Printing
100
Solvent Transfer with Ironing
19
Print Gocco
107
Transfer by Ironing (No Solvent)
21
Chapter 6: Light-Sensitive Printing
108
Improvised Transfer Methods
22
Cyanotype or Blueprint
113
Color Laser Copiers
24
Ready-to-Go Blueprint
113
Heat Transfer Sheets for Color Copy Transfer
24
Preparing Your Own Blueprint
114
Alternate Ways of Using Copiers
30
Van Dyke or Brownprint
120
Heat Transfer Spray
32
Kwik-Print
122
Solvent & Medium Transfer for Color Laser Copiers
32
Inko Print
122
Chapter 2: Printers
33
Chapter 7: Stamp Printing
124
Laser Printers
34
Stamp and Block Prints
125
Running Fabric Through the Laser Printer
34
Ready-Made Stamps
125
Transfer Prints with Foil
38
Making Your Own Stamps
127
Inkjet Printers
39
Block Printing
136
Spray Finishes and Transfer
39
Monoprints
139
Canon Fabric Sheets
41
Natural Forms
140
Transfer Sheets for Inkjet Printers
43
Leaf Hammering
140
Dot Matrix Printer, Transfer Ribbon
46
Leaf Prints
143
Typewriter, Direct Printing
48
Fish Prints
146
Chapter 3: Drawing and Painting
49
Raised or Metallic Surfaces
148
Crayons
50
Embossing
148
Crayon Transfer
50
Foil
148
Rubbings: Direct, Indirect and Others
50
Chapter 8: Discharge Printing
149
Dye Sticks
55
Liquid Bleach Discharge
151
Markers
55
Thickened Bleach Discharge
155
Transfer Papers
56
Other Discharge Agents
158
Transfer sheets Designed for the Inkjet Printer
57
Chapter 9: Polaroid Transfers
160
PAROdraw
57
Polaroid Transfer
161
Paints
58
Emulsion Transfer
165
Chapter 4: Dye Transfer
60
Additional Help
166
Dye Transfer with Disperse Dyes
61
Resource Guide
171
Deka Disperse Dyes
61
Index
173
Powdered Disperse Dyes
63
Bibliography
175
Commercially Printed Disperse Dye Papers
64
About the Author
176
Disperse Dyes with Copiers
64
 
Disperse Dyes, Other Uses
66
   

 

The Fabric Stamping

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The Fabric Stamping Handbook
Fun Projects, Tips & Tricks and Unlimited Possibilities

Author: Jean Ray Laury

Pages: 95
Page size: 8 1/2" x 11"
Publisher: C&T Publishing

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Complete guide to stamp printing on fabric!

Discover the magical world of fabric stamping! Well-known quilting teacher and author Jean Ray Laury shares her secrets for using rubber stamps and more, in a whole new way—printing on fabric to make one-of-a-kind quilts, wearables, and accessories.

  • Fun projects help you learn your way around stamp printing; form lettering to all-over designs and everything in between.
  • Use commercial stamps or create your own—Jean shows you how!
  • Everything you need to know about materials, paints, and supplies, plus resource lists to help you locate them.
  • Includes instructions and photo how-tos for each step of the process.
  • Stamp printing on fabric offers endless creativity and fresh design inspiration!

"Destine to become a classic, The Fabric Stamping Handbook is a careful, thorough guide to this art. Once again, Jean Ray Laury delivers a winner!"

Art Snyder, Contributing Editor, Rubberstampmadness

Table of Contents:

Acknowledgments
4

Spiral Pillows

70
How to Use This Book
5
Flying Geese Placemat73
Introduction
6
Envelopes76
Stamps
8
Child's Quilt 80
The Stamping Process
20
Cherries Quilt 82
Stamped Letters
39
Stamped Drunkard's Path Quilt86
All-Over Patterns
43
Sewing Basics90
Other Things You Can Do with Stamps
46
References/Publications92
Clothing
53
Source List92
Quilts and Wallhangings
58
Stamping Resources93
Around the House
67
  
Projects
Index
95

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Memory Quilts

Fabric Printing, Collage & Scrapbook Style Layouts

Includes section on Fabric PrintingBeginner's Guide to Art Quilts
Beginner's Guide to Art Quilts

by Banar Designs

Fast, Fun & Easy
Scrapbook Quilts

by Sue Astroth
Memories on Fabric Cover
Memories on Fabric
by Sue Hale

Moment In Time

by Jan T Urquhart with Angela M Clark

Fabric Printing & Photo Transfer

Altered Photo Artistry
Altered Photo Artistry
by Beth Wheeler
with Lori Marquette
Gifts for All Occassions
Gifts for All Occasions

by Amy Brackman
Innovative Fabric Imagery for Quilts
Innovative Fabric Imagery for Quilts
by Cyndy Lyle Rymer
with Lynn Koolish

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Quilt Savvy

by Caryl Bryer Fallert
CD
Picture Perfect Project
Picture Perfect Projects CD

by June Tailor

Photo Fun
Print Your Fabric for Quilts and Crafts

Edited by Cyndy Lyle Rymer
More Photo Fun
More Photo Fun

by Hewlett-Packard with Cyndy Lyle Rymer and Lynn Koolish
Included in BK
Images on CD
Print your own Fabric
Print Your Own Fabric
by Linda Turner Griepentrog and Missy Shepler
Photo Transfer Handbook
The Photo Transfer Handbook
Snap IT, Print IT, Stitch IT!
by Jean Ray Laury
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by Jean Boyd
Posterize It Cover
Posterize It!
by Joe Hesch and Frankie Seme
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Quilting More Memories
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