Textile Chemistry for the Artist.

Butler, Sara; Malott, Sally

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ERIC Number: EJ246296

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Publication Date: 1981-Apr

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Textile Chemistry for the Artist.

Butler, Sara; Malott, Sally

Journal of Chemical Education, v58 n4 p295-300 Apr 1981

Focuses on the chemistry of fibers commonly used by artists. Presents information regarding the reactions of these fibers to dyes, bleaches, solvents, and other selected agents of design. Tables provide a classification of natural and manufactured fibers, characteristics, chemical formulas and reactions of selected fibers, and characteristics of dyestuffs. (CS)

Descriptors: Art Education, Art History, Art Materials, Chemistry, College Science, Higher Education, Interdisciplinary Approach, Resource Materials, Science Education, Science Instruction

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reference Materials - General; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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