Burns, Ria
Dyeing yarn naturally Ria Burns - Ramsbury, Marlborough, Wiltshire The Crowood Press Ltd 2023 - 96 pages color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Includes index.
Materials and equipment -- Yarn preparation -- Dyeing methods -- Modifying the colour -- The dye plants -- Indigo -- Beyond the dye pot. Introduction.
This book explains the basics of how to colour yarn successfully with plant-based dyes. It starts with a detailed account of how to source your materials and equipment, then moves on to how to prepare your yarn and finally how to dye. Packed with advice and illustrated with inspiring photos, this guide will launch you on a sustainable and creative journey that explores and celebrates the dyeing potential of everyday plants. Introduces natural dyeing techniques, and explains pH and metal modifiers to help you achieve a wide range of vibrant colours. Gives tried and tested recipes and real samples for twenty-five dye plants across the colour spectrum. Advises on how to forage/source your own dyes from a wide range plants. Explains advanced processes required to achieve blue shades using indigo and woad. Provides inspiration towards a more colourful, mindful and sustainable textile practice.
0719842018 9780719842016
020867897 Uk
Yarn.
Dyes and dyeing--Textile fibers.
Dyes and dyeing, Domestic.
Dye plants.
TT854.3 / .B88 2023
746.13 Bur 13
Dyeing yarn naturally Ria Burns - Ramsbury, Marlborough, Wiltshire The Crowood Press Ltd 2023 - 96 pages color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Includes index.
Materials and equipment -- Yarn preparation -- Dyeing methods -- Modifying the colour -- The dye plants -- Indigo -- Beyond the dye pot. Introduction.
This book explains the basics of how to colour yarn successfully with plant-based dyes. It starts with a detailed account of how to source your materials and equipment, then moves on to how to prepare your yarn and finally how to dye. Packed with advice and illustrated with inspiring photos, this guide will launch you on a sustainable and creative journey that explores and celebrates the dyeing potential of everyday plants. Introduces natural dyeing techniques, and explains pH and metal modifiers to help you achieve a wide range of vibrant colours. Gives tried and tested recipes and real samples for twenty-five dye plants across the colour spectrum. Advises on how to forage/source your own dyes from a wide range plants. Explains advanced processes required to achieve blue shades using indigo and woad. Provides inspiration towards a more colourful, mindful and sustainable textile practice.
0719842018 9780719842016
020867897 Uk
Yarn.
Dyes and dyeing--Textile fibers.
Dyes and dyeing, Domestic.
Dye plants.
TT854.3 / .B88 2023
746.13 Bur 13