We all love color — its boundless array of hues dazzles
our eyes, expresses our moods, and enriches our very lives. Thanks to
Deb Menz, master teacher and author of the highly respected book Color
in Spinning (Interweave Press, 1998), you can explore colors with
confidence in whatever craft medium you call your favorite, now in a
convenient eBook. This is the first book to bring the principles of
color theory down to a practical level and apply them to knitting,
spinning, weaving, surface design (including stenciling and rubber
stamping), hand- and machine-embroidery, beadwork, quilting, and paper
collage.
Basic color concepts are presented in sections on color
description, values, contrasting and complementary colors, warm and cool
colors, undertones, using color relationships, and much more. But the
real treat is seeing a dynamic palette of color harmonies worked up in
each medium! This approach is invaluable for mixed-media artists or
those who simply dabble in more than one craft. Also included is a
pull-out color wheel and a very handy section of hue cards in perforated
format that are easy to remove and use for planning, matching, and
shopping for supplies. If understanding color is the bridge to creative
expression, how did we ever live without this eBook?
