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Shows applications of colour chemistry to textiles and fashion and also to the filmless camera. A chemist analyses old paintings as an aid to conservation and another developes water-borne gloss paint for...
Profiles French painter, designer and ceramicist Raoul Dufy (1877-1953) and examines the variety and inventiveness of his work. Pierre Courthion, his biographer, offers insights into the artist’s...
Hobson & Sons, military embroiders and manufacturers of regimental colours and military badges, moved from Soho to new London premises. The recording shows the company at work before the move.
Looks at the working methods of Christina Shannon, who designs printed textiles for the fashion industry. She works as a freelance designer because it gives her more scope to develop an individual style, but...
Explains the basic methods of dyeing fibre and pieces in the workshop. Demonstrates the process from identification of the fibre, the choice of dye and additive, and explains their interrelationship in the...
Demonstrates the Knitmaster fine-gauge knitting machine showing the variety of stitch patterns and the Knitmaster attachment. Includes an interview with Sandy Black, a successful knitwear designer.
Peter Lees shows how to use Shirlastains and burning tests in the workshop - a demonstration of two techniques for identifying uknown fibres.
A discussion, with illustrations, of textiles in Imperial China.
Demonstrates the Knitmaster 8560 knitting machine with particular emphasis on the patterning capabilities of this model.
Parts 1 and 2 demonstrate the use of the Jones knitting machine. Part 3 shows casting on a permanent edge, shaping techniques, false hems and casting off. Part 4 shows techniques on the Jones knitting...
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