Natural Dyes and Home Dyeing

Natural Dyes and Home Dyeing
Author: Rita J. Adrosko
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 177
Release: 2012-04-30
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 0486156095

All the information ever needed to extract dyestuffs from common trees, flowers, lichens, and weeds to create beautifully dyed materials. The heart of the book is 52 recipes for dyes made from natural, easily obtained dyestuffs.

Home Dyeing with Natural Dyes

Home Dyeing with Natural Dyes
Author: Margaret Smith Furry
Publisher:
Total Pages: 40
Release: 1935
Genre: Agriculture
ISBN:

The publication reports the results of tests on about 65 natural dye materials when used for dyeing cotton and wool cloth. Most of the dyes studied are of vegetable origin. In fact the terms natural and vegetable dyes are often used interchangeably though a few, such as cochineal, are of animal origin and iron buff and some others are developed from mineral pigments.

Natural Dyes in the United States

Natural Dyes in the United States
Author: Rita J. Adrosko
Publisher:
Total Pages: 178
Release: 1968
Genre: Science
ISBN:

The second part is devoted to dye recipes and is a revision of the United States Department of Agriculture Miscellaneous Publication No. 230 "Home dyeing with natural dyes" by Margaret S. Furry and Bess M. Viemont.

Natural Dyes

Natural Dyes
Author: Linda Rudkin
Publisher: A&C Black Visual Arts
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2009-09-22
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9780713679557

This book is part of the popular Textile Handbook series and is a complete how-to-do-it guide to obtaining a wide range of colours from natural dyes. It is suitable for the beginner as well as for the more experienced textile artist. The dyeing can be done in the home or the classroom with plants from the garden or bought in a local store. It is a comparatively cheap process that will also satisfy the craft person's desire to use 'green' methods in their work. Most books on natural dyes only deal with wool for weaving. This book will also cover yarns for embroidery. The book will be filled with step-by-step sequences, useful tips and the author's own work to show the amazing variety of colours that can be achieved by using natural materials. All in all, this is a comprehensive guide to using natural dyes that will also be an inspiration to all who want to explore the use of these dyes in imaginative ways.

Natural Color

Natural Color
Author: Sasha Duerr
Publisher: Watson-Guptill
Total Pages: 274
Release: 2016-08-23
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 160774936X

A beautiful book of seasonal projects for using the brilliant spectrum of colors derived from plants to naturally dye your clothing and home textiles. Organized by season, Natural Color is a beautifully photographed guide to the full range of plant dyes available, drawn from commonly found fruits, flowers, trees, and herbs, with accompanying projects. Using sustainable methods and artisinal techniques, designer, artist, and professor Sasha Duerr details achievable ways to apply these limitless color possibilities to your home and wardrobe. Whether you are new to dyeing or more practiced, Duerr's clear and simple ingredients lists, step-by-step instructions, and detailed breakouts on techniques such as shibori, dip-dye, and block printing will ensure beautiful results. With recipes to dye everything from dresses and sweaters to rugs and napkins, Natural Color will inspire fashion enthusiasts, home decorators, textile lovers, and everyone else who wants to bring more color into their life.