Goldwork Embroidery Chinese Style

Daiyu Chen graduated from the Design Art Department of the Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts and holds a masters degree from the University of the Arts in London. The focus of her current research is the contemporary application of embroidery. After attending the Royal College of Embroidery to study embroidery techniques, she founded the Daiyu Embroidery Studio and became an independent embroidery artist. She excels at goldwork embroidery, wool embroidery, blackwork embroidery, whitework embroidery, canvas embroidery, and the application of embroidery to the field of jewellery design.

Contents
 
Preface
 
Chapter One     Introduction to Chinese-Style Goldwork Embroidery
 
Chapter Two     Materials and Tools
1. Embroidery Frames
2. Metal Threads
3. Fabrics
4. Miscellaneous Materials and Tools
 
Chapter Three     Basic Techniques
1. Design
2. Pattern Transfer
3. Tightening the Fabric on the Frames
4. Starting Stitch
5. Padding
6. Couching Stitch
7. Long and Short Stitch
8. Pinning the Pearl Purl
9. Cutwork
10. Highlighting the Outline, Beading, and Mini Cross Stitches
 
Chapter Four     Design Gallery
Project One   An Autumn Moth Playing with Purple Chrysanthemums
1. Taihu Rock
2. Chrysanthemums
3. Autumn Moth
Display: Wall Hanging
 
Project Two   Orchids and a White Parakeet
1. Orchid Leaves
2. Taihu Rock
3. White Parakeet
4. Water Ripples
5. Orchids
Display: Desktop Decoration
 
Project Three   A Mantis Teasing a Crab in Late Autumn
1. Bamboo
2. Bamboo Leaves
3. Crab
4. Gourd Leaves
5. Vine
6. Mantis and Water Plants
Display: Tabletop Screen
 
Project Four   A Red-Crowned Crane and Longevity Peaches
1. Red-Crowned Crane
2. Peaches
Display: Make-Up Mirror
 
Appendix
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