3Guide to materials and equipment, advice on getting started, preparing fabrics, and transferring designs. Helpful direction on design strategy specifically aimed at goldwork, and advice on the order of work. Step-by-step photographs to guide the reader through each technique. A focus on traditional methods and how to use these within traditional or contemporary designs. Instructions on techniques to combine with goldwork, including silk shading. Six projects show how to use and combine the various goldwork techniques.