Wild Color, Revised and Updated Edition: The Complete Guide to Making and Using Natural Dyes
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| Rating | : | 4.86 (515 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0823058794 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 144 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-07-17 |
| Language | : | English |
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and internationally. About the Author JENNY DEAN has worked with natural dyes for more than 30 years. KAREN DIADICK CASSELMAN has taught dyeing techniques throughout the U.S. Her dyed pieces are included in the collections of the Smithsonian Institution and other museums. . She is the author of several books and numerous articles on natural dyeing, and also conducts lectures, workshops, and courses on the subject. A collection of her dyed samples is included in the collection of the Royal Institute for Cultural Heritage in Brussels, Belgium
This comprehensive book outlines all the necessary equipment, how to select fibers and plant parts, choose the right methods for mordanting and dyeing, test color modifiers and the fastness of dyed colors, and obtain a range of gorgeous colors from every plant, from alter to woad, shown in more than 250 swatches. Wild Color, Revised and Updated Edition, is the all-in-one resource for fiber enthusiasts, including knitters, sewers, and weavers; gardeners who are interested in new uses for traditional dye plants; and eco-conscious DIYers who want authoritative information about the natural dyeing process and the plants that are essential to it.. The b
William E. Isakson said This one is useful!. There is no question that this one is useful. It gives the specifics of what to use and how. The day this book arrived was a garbage day and I had just dug up my dahlia tubers and put the stems in the recycle and out to the curb. Then I sat down browse through the book. At 10 O. Jonathan Smith said Good but not perfect introduction to dyeing.. I bought this book as an introduction to natural dyeing based on several recommendations. I have been mostly pleased with the information in the book. It's not perfect, and I think the title is slightly misleading, but it's a solid introduction.The good:It has a good list of na. Brilliant! This is one of the best natural dyeing books available! It has great photos and gives all the information you need to get started. I highly recommend this book, as well as Gail Callahan's Hand Dyeing Yarn and Fleece. Between the two titles, you'll learn everything you need to k
A collection of her dyed samples is included in the collection of the Royal Institute for Cultural Heritage in Brussels, Belgium. She is the author of several books and numerous articles on natural dyeing, and also conducts lectures, workshops, and courses on the subject. and internationally. Her dyed pieces are included in the colle