Natural Dyeing
Published on 15. September 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
112 pages
978-1-85675-280-0 (ISBN)
Description
"Natural Dyeing" helps you experiment with colour and use your personal creativity through the ancient art of dyeing. It includes a comprehensive introduction that teaches you everything you need to know about dyeing, including hot, cool and vat dyeing methods. The book includes 30 projects broken down into dye groups, and each project includes a recipe and clear step-by-step techniques and photographs.
"Natural Dyeing" helps you experiment with colour and use your personal creativity through the ancient art of dyeing. It includes a comprehensive introduction that teaches you everything you need to know about dyeing, including hot, cool and vat dyeing methods. The book includes 30 projects broken down into dye groups, and each project includes a recipe and clear step-by-step techniques and photographs.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Octopus Publishing Group
Illustrations
Illustrations, color
Dimensions
Height: 241 mm
Width: 229 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-85675-280-0 (9781856752800)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Jackie Crook is an experimental dyer, who grows her own natural dyes and has been practising dyeing for 20 years. She is a founder member of the Mid-Essex Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers.
Jackie Crook is an experimental dyer, who grows her own natural dyes and has been practising dyeing for 20 years. She is a founder member of the Mid-Essex Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers.
Jackie Crook is an experimental dyer, who grows her own natural dyes and has been practising dyeing for 20 years. She is a founder member of the Mid-Essex Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers.
Content
Introduction How to use this book How to dye Roots: Madder, Alkanet, Turmeric, Rhubarb Woods and barks: Brazilwood, Cutch, Buckthorn, Logwood, Sanderswood, Osage Orange, Quebracho Flowers: Gorse, Goldenrod, French Marigold Leaves and stalks: Henna, Weld, Tea, Stinging Nettle, Tansy Fruits and vegetables: Annatto, Walnut, Elderberry, Red Cabbage, Onion, Avocado, Ivy Special colours: Indigo, Cochineal, Lac Optimizing your natural dyes Colour chart Glossary Index Acknowledgements