Casselman
Lichen Dyes: the New Source Book: The New Source Book
- ISBN 13:
- 9780486412313
- author:
- Casselman
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Dover Publications Inc.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2003
- Pages:
- 64
- Dimensions:
- 13.97 x 0.51 x 21.59 centimetres
- Genre:
- Handicrafts
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Lichens have been used to create brilliant, versatile dyes for over 4,000 years. This comprehensive guide explains how to create and use dyes derived from these unusual plants, based on 25 years of meticulous research. The book covers a range of lichen dyes, including those used in ancient Asia and Europe, as well as those used in colonial America. It also discusses safe dyeing methods, including equipment and preparation of the fiber, as well as ecologically sound techniques and the use of mordants. A final section includes charts, guides, and bibliographies to support the reader in their dyeing journey.