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Painting fabric is immensely satisfying and offers a world of creative possibilities. The decorative crafts of painting on silk and batik are easy to master, giving endless scope to transform plain cloth into vibrant and colourful masterpieces. With over 35 stunning projects to make, ranging from clothing such as ties, camisoles, scarves and a sarong, to home furnishing such as cushion covers, wall hangings and even a deckchair, there are projects to suit all levels of ability. Each project is o...

It’s fun and easy to dye and wear your own colourful clothing! Tie-dye is a wonderful way to turn simple fabrics and ready-made garments into dramatic fashion statements. This book teaches all of the most popular tie-dye techniques, including ice dyeing, crumple dyeing and shibori. Author Suzanne McNeill shows beginners how to create a wide variety of designs and patterns, including stripes, spirals, swirls, speckles, circles and sunbursts. All you need to get started are inexpensive materials l...

Whether you’re looking to refresh, transform or personalise your clothing, soft furnishings or fabric accessories, or to dye fabric so that you can create brand-new items, this book has you covered. This simple but rich and informative book contains everything you need to know to start dyeing. It shows you how to create 12 dazzling dye effects – from tie-dyeing and dip-dyeing to creating checks, lines, droplets and bubbles – and then shows you how to put them into practice to create 21 gorgeous...

Dye One Knit One is an informative 'How To' book and a wonderful resource for every knitter who might be thinking about dyeing their own yarn. The information is clear and concise and the lovely patterns are an extra added attraction.-Love of Knitting magazine Packed full of useful information, this book is a great read and highly recommended for anyone who wants to learn more about dyeing yarn for knitting.-Yarn Forward magazine Opens up a world of exciting possibilities both for the novice and...

The dyeing of textiles and other materials is a rewarding and delightful way to bring the colors of nature to daily living. In our technological age, dyes from plants offer subtle and diverse hues unavailable from synthetic dyestuffs. They connect practitioners to the environment as well as to the crafts and history of our ancestors. Dyes from native plants offer a special source of satisfaction and beauty. In this fascinating book, the authors have compiled extensive information to bring the te...

You don't have to be a fashion designer to create your own amazing fabrics! Fabric Printing at Home will show you how to print your own custom fabrics using everyday items from the kitchen and around the house! With tons of color photos, step-by-step instructions, and helpful hints, you will be crafting your very own fabric designs in no time! Learn to make print blocks, rubbing plates, stencils, and fabric resists from a wide range kitchen materials. See how your favorite fruits and veggies cre...