Showing posts with label craft book. Show all posts
Showing posts with label craft book. Show all posts

Friday, 20 January 2017

Friday 20th January: Lizzie Kings' "Tie & Die" book launch















When Lizzie Kings's publisher announced the launch of her book last night she simultaneously told the crowd that Lizzie has become one of their favourite authors.  Needless to say we are all equally fond of the magic wonder that is this creative gem of all things gold, yellow, exotic and cosmic.  Now her spectrum tie-dye techniques are documented in a step-by-step manual for any budding textile designers to have a go at recreating the aesthetic.  The party at Hackney's pink painted cafe Palm Vaults is hung with macrame plant pots, of which some dip dye variations appear in the book.  Have a peek for yourself in any book store from today, out on Pavilion Books!

(All photos by Mitchell McGillvary except a couple by me)

Friday 20th January: Lizzie Kings' "Tie & Die" book





Lizzie King has just launched her "Tie & Dye" book to turn her motto "Get Rich or Tie-Dyeing" into a do-it-yourself guide.  There are 15 projects to try out including water-melon bunting for summer parties and her signature rainbow shoe laces which she has made for NIKE in the past.  Here she sent me a complete kit to road-test the carnival sock instructions for red/gold and green feet ready for the road.  Here are my stages of preparation, dying and the finished article joining my archive Lizzie tassel necklace for the collection.  The book is now available nationwide and thru her own website with this personalised tote bag as a deal at her launch last night!............. see the next post.

Wednesday, 8 June 2016

Wednesday 8th June: "Dress You Up" by Rosy Nicholas















Since years of creating cosmic sets, props and accessories from paper and pom-poms - Rosy Nicholas has now recorded the process for the public to learn how to have a go too.  Each cut and fold has been documented with step-by-step photography and annotated with directions to follow.  "Dress You Up" is now available for pre-order and being published on 14th July, ready for you to customise your sunglasses and beach bag ready for the holidays!!
Here she is at her pop-up shop making cards from her illustration collages - follow Rosy on Instagram here to see more.