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Hand-dyed and painted fabrics are extremely popular, and now everyone can own a complete guide to creating these colorful, dynamic, breathtaking, and fashionable styles. This exciting new book contains 10 projects, suitable for any skill level, for dyeing and painting quilts, wearables, purses, pillows, and more! Each project includes step-by-step instructions to guide the reader. An introductory section covers the basics, such as supplies, how to prepare the fabric, paints and dyes, and paintin...

A heavily photographed guide to making natural plant dyes and using these dyes to create clothing and home decor, with over two dozen projects and ideas for every season, detailed instructions on dye methods and botanical information about the plants used. Natural Color shows how to create vibrantly hued pillows, napkins, clothing and accessories using centuries old techniques of dyeing. Natural Color focuses on achievable projects throughout the seasons.

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...

Tie-dyeing is a versatile technique that is currently making a comeback in the fashion world. Tie-dyeing is a versatile technique that has been used throughout the world to add interesting colours and patterns to fabrics. Recently it has been reclaimed as a fashion-forward technique that can be adapted to suit any taste or palette. This book offers a basic understanding of colour, fabrics, and dyeing, and a fully illustrated step-by-step guide to five basic tie-dye methods (scrunch, stripes, bub...

This title deals with the art of fabric decorating and painting in over 20 beautiful projects. The versatility of batik is celebrated in inspirational designs and practical projects. It features over 20 handsome and original ideas illustrated with step-by-step photographs. It offers comprehensive coverage of the many aspects of this technique, with expert instruction at every stage. It features fine contemporary pieces by leading designers. It outlines all the materials, equipment, fabrics and b...

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...

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...

Step-by-step sequences explain techniques for collecting and preparing your own dyestuffs, colour matching, and methods both solid and semi-solid dyeing. Whether you are looking to start from scratch or pick up some new, expert skills, this comprehensive guide will give you everything you need to start getting creative - the natural way. Using natural dyes to create your own unique fabrics, yarn and fibre is simple and affordable. This book will make you want to start right now.

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...

Using wax and paint to create inspired decorative items for the home, with 35 project shown in 300 easy-to-follow photographs. You can: master the creative art of silk painting and batik, and transform fabric into beautiful and original clothes and furnishings with this step-by-step technique and home craft book; learn how to paint on silk using gutta and stencils; how to use salt and bleach for pattern effects; and how to use hot wax resist, all illustrated with clear photographs; and, put your...