Transparency weaving is a practice that pairs an open weave structure of fine fibers with inlaid designs to create astonishing sheer effects in cloth. n n This guide, the only current, comprehensive technique book on the subject, enables you to use transparency weaving for eye-catching effects in contemporary fiber art and tapestry. n n Innovative weaver and instructor Rebecca Smith expertly teaches the basics, then encourages you on through higher-level skills. n n Features: n- Details on the tools, loom types, and materials needed. n- The history of the technique, from the 1890s through the mid-20th century to today. n- Helpful insights from the approaches of six contemporary transparency weavers. n- More than 300 photos and diagrams that express the powerful effects of transparency. n- Step-by-step techniques for weaving pictorial, geometric, and abstract designs. n- Six beautiful projects for skill building; each focuses on one or two techniques, including imagery, inlay patterns, overlapping shapes, and more. n- Instructions for best display methods to show off transparencies' light and shadow effects.