High Whorling A Spinners Guide to an Old World Skill

By Priscilla Gibson-Roberts

Call# TS1480.G53 1998

"In her three previous books Knitting in the Old Way (1985), Salish Indian Sweaters (Dos Tejedoras, 1989), and Ethnic Socks & Stockings (XRX, 1995)Gibson-Roberts, a passionate interpreter of traditional knitting and spinning techniques, has led the current revival of techniques used by traditional fiber artisans. High Whorling is her long-awaited first book on handspinning. Handspindlessometimes called drop spindleshave two parts, the shaft and the whorl. The low-whorl spindle was commonly used in Engish-speaking parts of the world, while the high-whorl spindle was more common in Scandinavia, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East. Gibson-Roberts recommends the high-whorl spindle as the superior of the two, both in speed and ease of use. Clear instructions and line drawings lead the beginning spinner through choosing a spindle and supplementary tools, acquiring fiber, preparing it for spinning, mastering spinning techniques, and finishing the yarn. A reading list and a directory of suppliers round out the book. Highly recommended for public libraries and textile collections." ?-Amazon

Beginner?s Guide to Braiding The Craft of Kumihimo

By Jacqui Carey

Call# TT848 .C27 1997

"The author provides a fresh approach to Kumihimo, the ancient craft of Japanese braiding. Clear step-by-step photographs guide the beginner through six projects which show how to make a variety of different braids. There are tips on what equipment to use and advice on how to develop the projects, using a variety of patterns, colours and textures, to create over 70 other braids. The finished braids can be used to make a range of stunning curtain ties, cords, bracelets, necklaces and fashion accessories." ?-The Woolery

Plasma Polymer Films

By Hynek Biederman

Call# QD381.8 .P5 2004

"Plasma Polymer Films examines the current status of the deposition and characterization of fluorocarbon-, hydrocarbon- and silicon-containing plasma polymer films and nanocomposites, with plasma polymer matrix. It introduces plasma polymerization process diagnostics such as optical emission spectroscopy (OES, AOES), and describes special deposition techniques such as atmospheric pressure glow discharge. Important issues for applications such as degradation and stability are treated in detail, and structural characterization, basic electrical and optical properties and biomedical applications are discussed." ?-Barnes and Noble