The Modern Natural Dyer: A Comprehensive Guide to Dyeing Silk, Wool, Linen and Cotton at Home
Author | : | |
Rating | : | 4.80 (780 Votes) |
Asin | : | 1617691755 |
Format Type | : | paperback |
Number of Pages | : | 192 Pages |
Publish Date | : | 2013-04-01 |
Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"Think about it first" according to Lori A. Gonzalez. Modern Natural Dyer has an appealing cover and photographs. I wish it would have included a wider variety of dyestuffs. There are about 2Think about it first Lori A. Gonzalez Modern Natural Dyer has an appealing cover and photographs. I wish it would have included a wider variety of dyestuffs. There are about 24 included. Another issue I had, and I should have anticipated this, was the amount of space used for the projects. It is my opinion that if you are at the point where you . included. Another issue I had, and I should have anticipated this, was the amount of space used for the projects. It is my opinion that if you are at the point where you . sara smith said Enjoying this book because it discusses dyeing cellulose fiber as. Enjoying this book because it discusses dyeing cellulose fiber as well as plant fiber. Focuses more on dyeing with extracts than with the actual plants. Very informative book.. The New Go-to for Natural Dyeing! MaryAnn Interesting, informative, with a colorful format. Vejar knows her subject. The projects are easy to intense and the author also teaches what she writes.
Thousands of natural materials can produce glorious color—the insect cochineal produces pink, maroon, and purple, and more than 500 species of plants produce indigo blue. Now, in The Modern Natural Dyer, expert Kristine Vejar shares the most user-friendly techniques for dyeing yarn, fabric, and finished goods at home with foraged and garden-raised dyestuffs as well as with convenient natural dye extracts. Demystifying the "magic," Vejar explains in explicit, easy-to-follow detail how to produce consistent, long-lasting color. With stunning photography of th
If you’ve never dyed before it will give you the bug, and if you’ve tried some dyeing projects in the past you will definitely want this book on your shelf for reference and inspiration.”. “This book is an amazing resource for hand-dyeing using natural materials and crafting with the results