| Description |
96 pages : colour illustrations ; 25 cm. |
| Note |
Includes index. |
| Contents |
Introduction -- Materials and equipment -- Yarn preparation -- Dyeing methods -- Modifying the colour -- The dye plants -- Indigo -- Beyond the dye pot. |
| Summary |
This book explains the basics of how to colour yarn successfully with plant-based dyes. It starts with a detailed account of how to source your materials and equipment, then moves on to how to prepare your yarn and finally how to dye. Packed with advice and illustrated with inspiring photos, this guide will launch you on a sustainable and creative journey that explores and celebrates the dyeing potential of everyday plants. Introduces natural dyeing techniques, and explains pH and metal modifiers to help you achieve a wide range of vibrant colours. Gives tried and tested recipes and real samples for twenty-five dye plants across the colour spectrum. Advises on how to forage/source your own dyes from a wide range plants. Explains advanced processes required to achieve blue shades using indigo and woad. Provides inspiration towards a more colourful, mindful and sustainable textile practice. |
| Subject |
Yarn.
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Dyes and dyeing -- Textile fibers.
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Dyes and dyeing, Domestic.
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Dye plants.
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Dyes and dyeing, Domestic. (OCoLC)fst00900272
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Yarn. (OCoLC)fst01182520
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| Other Form: |
ebook version : 9780719842023 |
| ISBN |
9780719842016 paperback |
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0719842018 (paperback) |
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9780719842023 ePub ebook |
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