Dean, Jenny
Wild Colour: How to Make and Use Natural Dyes
- ISBN 13:
- 9781784725532
- author:
- Dean, Jenny
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Mitchell Beazley
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 144
- Dimensions:
- 26.6 x 19.7 centimetres (0.71 kg
- Genre:
- Home & Garden, Crafts & Hobbies, Dye,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 2 working days
Description
Discover the art of natural dyeing with Wild Colour, a comprehensive guide to creating and using natural dyes from plants. With over 65 species of plants and natural dyestuffs, this book provides a wealth of information on environmentally friendly dyeing techniques.
Learn how to select the right fibres and plant parts, and how to choose the best methods for mordanting and dyeing. Wild Colour also covers how to obtain a range of gorgeous colours from every plant, making it an essential resource for fibre enthusiasts, gardeners, and eco-conscious DIYers.
Whether you're a knitter, sewer, weaver, or simply someone interested in exploring new uses for traditional dye plants, Wild Colour is the perfect resource for anyone looking to learn about the natural dyeing process and the plants that make it possible.