The fine-tipped soldering iron is one of the most creative tools available to textile artists & embroiderers today. Acclaimed embroiderer Margaret Beal is a pioneer of these techniques & makes the processes simple safe & straightforward. Armed with this book & a soldering iron you will discover how to cut bond seal seam score & make marks on single or multple layers of synthetic fabric creating finished pieces that are beautiful in themselves or make unique surfaces for further stitching whether by hand or machine. Building on the three basic techniques of mark-making cutting & bonding the book covers: * Patterning with metal templates * Sealing items between fabrics * Scrunchy textures * Strips & fancy borders * Hollow 3-D shapes * Intricate patchwork patterns * Cutwork & applique techniques * Working with metal grid & wireform * Incorporating stencil film foil & PVC Once you start experimenting you wont be able to stop.