The one i rely on most is peter collingwoods the techniques of sprang because it is very thorough and clear and he goes through more variations than any other author. The book begins with the known at the time of original publication history of tablet weaving. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. The author covers only sprang, as you would expect from the book s title, and his coverage is in complete, intimate, readily grasped detail, with many helpful and useful illustrations and. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Plaiting on stretched threads by peter collingwood. Peter enjoyed littleknown textile techniques, like sprang sorry, his book the techniques of sprang is not available online.
Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. See more ideas about weaving, spring and textiles techniques. Only minus is that its severely out of print and tends to be ridiculously expensive. Plaiting on stretched threads collingwood, peter on. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers all about the techniques of sprang. Nov 09, 2012 how to make a scarf based on peter collingwoods book the techniques of sprang, section 7. Nov 11, 2012 how to do sprang, basic 11 interlinking, based on peter collingwoods the techniques of sprang, section 5.
I find it easy to understand the steps of learning the different techniques, even though my english is a bit poor. The techniques of sprang by peter collingwood, 9781558219304, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Basics of circular warps for sprang and a sprang frame designed for circular or flat sprang. His technical and aesthetic innovations have been appreciated around the world, most notably in his macrogauze wallhangings, in which his traditional skill and visual abstraction work in. Other books are okay for basic directions, but if youre serious about sprang, you need this book in your library. Peter collingwoods most popular book is the techniques of tablet weaving. See more ideas about weaving, weaving textiles and textile art. Look for the small red labels showing collingwoods own peter collingwood woven. His technical and aesthetic innovations have been appreciated around the world, most notably in his macrogauze wallhangings, in which his traditional skill and visual abstraction work in perfect harmony. Plaiting on stretched threads by collingwood, peter and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Cons the pages are not high quality more average quality but they are thinner possibly to reduce the size and weight of the book. This could be the subject of another book perhaps another one like the sprang book, which people buy then never seem to use. The centenary of a woollen mill marzotto 18361936, 1936, 287 pages.
Next tuesday, october 9, 2012, will be the 4 th anniversary of his passing and i wanted to take the opportunity to share with others my appreciation for what he contributed and how so many of us benefitted from his work and publications and some of my favorite things. Books by peter collingwood author of the techniques of. Clean inside and out, except for a small yellowish stain on the rfep. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Buy the techniques of sprang by peter collingwood from waterstones today. Plaiting on stretched threads pdf pdf the techniques of sprang. The one i rely on most is peter collingwood s the techniques of sprang because it is very thorough and clear and he goes through more variations than any other author. Peter trevor collingwood 6 may 1920 23 september 2016 was an englishborn actor who appeared on stage in england and australia, as well as being a theatre writer, and in a number of british and australian films, miniseries and serials from 1938 to 2003. Peter collingwood books list of books by author peter. Plaiting on stretched threads by by peter collingwood light wear to boards. The techniques of sprang plaiting on stretched threads. Plaiting on stretched threads 2 pdf the techniques of sprang. The techniques of tablet weaving is a lovely book made by the late peter collingwood. Reduced to 95% to fit on standard lettersize paper.
Collingwoods book is the authoritative text on sprang. I also met monique dumas, who had taken a sprang class from peter collingwood years ago her first encounter with someone speaking with a british accent, and who went on to be the very first to teach sprang at the maison routhier. Have obtained a copy of the techniques of sprang by peter collingwood, which is the definitive reference work on this topic and sadly is long out of print and used booksellers charge an arm and a leg for it. In addition to showing historical techniques, he also shows his own experiments with tablet weaving. Techniques of sprang by peter collingwood goodreads. Plaiting on stretched threads, click button download in the last page 4. I appreciate the illustrations that make it easy to understand and also the dept in the theme. Will be expanding the article with information primarily from collingwood. Known for his portrayal of judges, military men, and uppercrust, befuddled types. The book was purchased in new condition and fulfilled by amazon. If you are into sca or medieval reenactments then this book is a must have. Plaiting on stretched threads has 2 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace.
A groundbreaking study first published more than twenty years ago and. Remembering peter collingwood 19222008 linda hendrickson. Few weavers in the world have left a legacy like he did. A practical book for those who want to learn and explore the technique, it is. Unwoven 7 8 crafts study centre reference notes to an items place in the book. It is a rare weaver who has not heard of peter collingwood. The techniques of sprang by peter collingwood, 9781558219670, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The techniques of sprang by peter collingwood waterstones. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Memories of our teacher, mentor, and friend, peter collingwood 19222008. Remembering peter collingwood 19222008 many of you have memories of our teacher, mentor, and friend, peter collingwood, who died peacefully and unexpectedly in his workshop on october 9, 2008.
Resources peter collingwood has a book, the techniques of sprang. Plaiting on stretched threads by peter collingwood and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles. It has the clearest directions, the most details, and the best and most illustrations. Recently looking at those notes, as i am trying to organise my so called archive i see details and diagrams which i derived from a reproduction of a painting called sagrada familia by martin torner, about 1460 in collection villalonga. New york, watsonguptill publications 1974 ocolc567974649. Techniques heres the handout from my sprang class and another handout on patterned sprang.
I spoke with peter once, when ordering his books on tablet weaving, sprang. The techniques of sprang plaiting on stretched threads abebooks. Sprang interlacing makes threads cross in the fabric, like the. The craft of the weaver by collingwood, peter and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Because collingwood was able to work with fibercrafters as well as museum personnel he had access to a wide range of information. The techniques of tablet weaving by peter collingwood. Peter collingwood has books on goodreads with 498 ratings. Mary meigs atwaters byways in handweaving skowronski and reddys sprang. Books viking house viking age weaving looms card weaving textiles techniques fabric manipulation spring crafts craft items crafts to sell.
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