Processes, Techniques and Specific Knowledge Areas

__Construction techniques

• spinning and yarn construction
• sewing
• weaving (threading looms, tapestry, patterning)
• computerized
  

__Treatments

• Batik
• tie-dye
• natural/chemical dyeing
• silk painting
• screen printing/silkscreen processes
• hand printing
• Shibori
• embellishing
  

__Adhesives

• methylcellulose
• sizing
  

__Fibers/plants

• properties
• harvesting
• preparing
• finishing
  

__Design techniques:

• graph/spec for garments
• pattern elements (scale, character)
• human anatomy/physiology
• layout
• drafting
  

__Paper techniques:

• alternative processes
• archival processes
• paper treatments
• watermarking
• hand manipulation
• sculpture
• armature building (stacked sheet, exposed, modeling)
• papyrus
• casting
• embossing
• calendaring
• large format
• Western vs. non-Western
• pulp spraying
  

__Mold-making for casting

• plaster
• flexible (rubber/silicone)
• epoxy
• found object

__Felt-making techniques
__Fabric/textile analysis
__Textile restoration
__Computer-manipulated textile design
__Weaving for sculpture, fabric, or rug

Materials, Equipment and Technology

__Computer software

• NedGraphics
• Monarch/Pointcarre
• InfoDesign
  

__Looms

• harness
• Jaquard
• automatic/computer
  

__Non-Western papermaking tools

• sugeta
• handbeaters
• blocks
• presses
• felts
  

__Western papermaking tools

• mold
• deckle
• hydraulic press
• felts

__Hollander Beater
__Natural and synthetic fibers
__Vacuum table/large format tools
__Punch card machines
__Knitting machines
__Harvesting tools
__Dyes/chemicals/additives