Jenny Dean

Wild Color: The Complete Guide to Making and Using Natural Dyes

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ISBN 13:: 9780823058792
author:: Jenny Dean
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Watson-Guptill Publications
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2010
Pages:: 144
Dimensions:: 19.6 x 1 x 26.1 centimetres (0.3
Genre:: Home & Garden, Crafts & Hobbies, Dye,
Condition:: New
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£18.59

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Discover the art of natural dyeing with Wild Color, Revised and Updated Edition. This comprehensive guide covers the latest environmentally friendly techniques and features over 65 species of plants and natural dyestuffs. With more than 250 swatches of gorgeous colors, you'll learn how to create a range of hues from alter to woad. From selecting fibers and plant parts to mordanting and dyeing, this book provides all the necessary information to get started. You'll also discover how to test color modifiers and the fastness of dyed colors. Whether you're a fiber enthusiast, gardener, or eco-conscious DIYer, Wild Color is the perfect resource for anyone interested in natural dyeing. With its practical and inspiring approach, this book is ideal for knitters, sewers, and weavers, as well as those looking for new uses for traditional dye plants.

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