The Royal School of Needlework 6
Introduction to goldwork 8
The history of goldwork 10
Materials and tools 14
Inspiration and design 38
Basic techniques 46
Goldwork embroidery techniques 54
Bead embroidery techniques 84
Penguin brooch 92
Autumn Leaf corsage 104
Acorn embellishment 114
Further inspiration 128
Templates 138
Glossary 144
Index 144
After graduating from the International Christian University and Otsuka Textile Design College in Japan, Emi worked as a professional beaded jewellery artist and contributed towards a number of beadwork and bead embroidery books.
Graduating from the RSN Apprenticeship with top honours, she was awarded the Charrington Broderer’s Prize for top apprentice; the Hilda Watson prize for Silk Shading; and the Gold & Silver Wyre Drawers prize for her Coronation Goldwork.
Since 2010, Emi has been the RSN’s tutor in Japan and teaches the Certificate & Diploma Courses in Tokyo and Osaka. Emi has organized two exhibitions of RSN work at the Kitagawa Gallery in Tokyo and she considers that her life's mission is to share the skills of traditional English embroidery, and the joy of expressing oneself through embroidery, both of which she has learned through the Royal School of Needlework.
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From the UK's own centre of excellence for embroidery,
the Royal School of Needlework, and the brilliant Emi Nimura,
comes one of the RSN's latest library additions: Goldwork. Delve
into the history and evolution of this majestic craft and give it a
go yourself with Emi's three incredible projects. Make light work
of getting to grips with the gorgeous technique under Emi's expert
guidance every step of the way.
*Love Embroidery*
This is a book for those times when you want to know you're in safe
hands, to be shown the right way. Here every aspect of goldwork is
carefully broken down and thoroughly explained: techniques,
materials, equipment. It's a book that demystifies the skills
involved in achieving professional results. It aims to build
knowledge page-by-page and give you the confidence to create ornate
and opulent work for yourself.
*Stitch Magazine*
My friends tell me that if I was stranded on a desert island I
would be very happy as long as I had goldwork materials with me. If
you ignore the fact that the threads would tarnish quickly, my
friends are probably right. Some excellent books are already
available on metal thread embroidery, and this is not the first one
that has been released under the RSN banner or by embroiderers
closely associated with the RSN. I wasn't sure where this new book
"Techniques, Projects & Pure Inspiration: Goldwork" by Emi Nimura
would fit in, however it's a beautiful book with a unique
perspective on this technique. The author studied textile design
and was a beaded jewellery artist before becoming an Apprentice at
the Royal School of Needlework, and is now the co-ordinator and
tutor of RSN classes in Japan. Although her beautiful embroidery,
in a variety of techniques, has appeared in books by other
embroiderers, this is her first book as author. The format and
introduction are fairly standard for a book associated with the
RSN. Following the introduction and a short history of goldwork,
there are sections on Materials and Tools, the various options for
how to set up your frame and a section called Inspiration and
Design, which covers topics such as order of work, design transfer
and how to make a velvet board. Each section contains clear
pictures and detailed instructions. The next part of the book is
devoted to techniques. All the expected things are included, but I
love that instead of just showing a technique, all in the same
metal thread or of different threads of the same colour, the author
has given examples of combining differently coloured threads and
combining them with beads. She mixed chips with beads and French
knots. The examples really do make you feel like experimenting. In
the project part of the book you begin to really see the full
extent of the author's skills. Her designs are visually stunning,
beautifully presented and really bring together the beaded
jewellery designer and embroiderer. There is a series of little
brooch designs, a corsage of autumn leaves and an acorn
embellishment for a purse; all with templates, photographs, and
clearly written instructions. This is goldwork that is not just to
be framed on the wall but something you can proudly wear. My
favourite is the jewel-like corsage of autumn leaves. It is just
beautiful; combining silver, gold and copper with beads and
rhinestones as well as wooden beads wrapped in metal threads that
would normally be associated with stumpwork. Completing the book
are pictures from the RSN collection as well as pieces from other
embroiderers. So while this book is similar to other books on
goldwork - it stands out because of its beautiful designs, giving
the traditional technique a new twist. I hope we see more book from
this very talented lady.
*Book Threads*
Brought to you by the Royal School of Needlework, this unique read
showcases the ins-and-outs of goldwork stitching. Inside you'll
find the history of this impressive technique, the materials and
tools that are used, and finally detailed step-by-step instructions
to allow the reader to achieve the expertise this method demands.
Projects to dip your toes into include: a penguin brooch, a leaf
corsage and a tiny acorn embellishment for a clutch.
*Sew Magazine*
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