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Product Identifiers
PublisherInterweave Press, LLC
ISBN-101596681810
ISBN-139781596681811
eBay Product ID (ePID)73671666
Product Key Features
Book TitleComplete Guide to Natural Dyeing : Techniques and Recipes for Dyeing Fabrics, Yarns, and Fibers at Home
Number of Pages144 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicTextiles & Polymers, Life Sciences / Botany, Dye
Publication Year2010
GenreTechnology & Engineering, Science, Crafts & Hobbies
AuthorEva Lambert, Tracy Kendall
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.4 in
Item Weight23.1 Oz
Item Length10 in
Item Width8.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2009-041745
Reviews"If you're new to the world of dyeing and want to get started in an environmentally responsible way, this book provides the ideal springboard." - Inside Crochet "This is an attractive, easy to use book and would be a good place for a beginner to start learning how to use natural dyes." - Shuttle, Spindle & Dyepot, "If you ever wanted to dye your own yarns at home, here's the book you've been waiting for! It doesn't just cover the dyeing of yarn but also talks about dyeing fabric and fibres. However, there's a lot of crossover technique-wise, so there's plenty of valuable information for the keen knitter to pick up." --Knit Today
TitleLeadingThe
Dewey Edition22
Dewey Decimal667/.3
SynopsisExploring natural and foolproof dyeing techniques--to coincide with the high demand for organic and rustic approaches to fiber arts--this colorful guide expertly utilizes the many modern and traditional methods intrinsic to creating beautiful fibers. Demonstrating that the use of natural dyes to create fabric, yarn, or fiber can be simple, eco-friendly, and surprisingly affordable, this thoughtful instructional is ideal for quilters looking to give their projects an edge, spinners searching for an eco twist, and knitters on a quest for that perfect color of yarn--all of whom will learn how different natural dyes will affect the colors obtained on various mediums and how to mix dye baths for unique results. Including comprehensive lists for measuring, weighing, and dyeing; step-by-step sequences to simply and concisely explain techniques for collecting and preparing dyestuff; and methods for both solid and semisolid dyeing, this quintessential dyeing manual provides novices and seasoned artists alike with plenty of thoughtful inspiration to get creative the natural way.
LC Classification NumberTT854.3.L35 2010
