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ASHFORD BOOK OF DYEING: Revised Edition by Ann Milner
$26.50 |
Review: From an outline of the basic principles, the author takes a step-by-step approach, describing fabrics, relevant dyes (both natural and chemical) and techniques. For the more experienced dyer, she also provides detailed recipes for named dyes, instructions for advanced techniques, and a clear discussion of percentage dyeing, a system which enables the dyer to recreate exactly a specific shade or color. The author shows how to achieve novelty effects with hot exhaust dyeing and how to use such novel heat sources as the sun and the microwave oven. |
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COLOR IN SPINNING by Deb Menz
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Paperbound, 8 1/2 x 9, 128 pages, 50 color photographs, 90 illustrations The paper bound edition of Deb Menz's classic guide to color for handspinners is finally here! Menz draws on 20 years of experience teaching and experimenting with color techniques to offer a technically savvy yet accessible tutorial on working with color and fiber. Written expressly for the handspinner seeking new adventures in color, this comprehensive manual presents in-depth discussions and step-by-step photographed demonstrations of immersion dyeing, painting rovings, blending colors and fibers, and spinning and plying multicolored preparations. And for those spinners who are color challenged, a useful chapter on understanding color principles will give you the skills needed to easily work with color. Whether you're a novice or an expert, no spinner's library is complete without this book. |
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CRAFT OF THE DYER: Colour from Plants and Lichens; Second Revised Edition by Karen Leigh Casselman
$16.95 |
Review: For beginners and advanced dyers, this book covers safe, ecological and sound dyeing procedures using some energy saving techniques. Dyestuffs with plants are indexed by common and botanical names and by color produced. I enjoyed the information on gardening as well as what to take for urban and rural collecting. Sources are from America, Canada, Britain, and Ireland with nothing rare or imported except indigo. There's a pride in doing things from scratch and the diversity of shades produced always harmonize. Four color plates. |
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THE DYE POT by Mary Frances Davidson |
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Pages 120. Review: An essential reference for anyone who wants to dye fabric or yarns, this accessible guide offers indispensable information on equipment and supplies, types of dye, safety procedures, and record keeping. Beginners will gain the confidence to add color to fiber while seasoned textile artisans will discover useful tips and hints. An eight-page color section with 100 skeins of yarn in a range of color gradations and an explanation of the fundamentals of color theory provide dyers with encouragement to explore their own dyeing variations. | |
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HANDS ON DYEING
$16.95 |
Review: This workbook on controlled dyeing teaches you an easy method to obtain repeatable, predictable results with the use of commercial dyes. Sections include rules of controlled dyeing, equipment, mixing the dye stock solutions, fiber types, applying dye, color theory, color mixing, resist techniques, overdyeing for sets of harmonious colors, and overdyeing to subdue colors. Rewarding and simple projects give you practice in both dyeing and using your custom colored yarns and fabrics. 86 illustrations. |
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LICHENS by Robin and Russ Handweavers $16.95 |
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NATURAL DYES by Gwen Fereday
$34.95
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Hardcover 104 pages 8½" x 8½" Review: This new book is a manual for the textile artist who wants to avoid the strong chemicals of industrial dyeing, sustain natural plant sources, and achieve the expected results. Good, clear information for handling the material to be dyed, the dye stuff, and the peripheral chemicals and tools for a successful dye project fill the first sections. The main content of the manual are the full-page color swatch wrappings opposite a page of simple recipes for each swatch based on the information from the first section. The swatches are presented in color groups and fiber type: animal fibers, cotton (plant) fibers. Experienced dyers will find this layout very clear and usable. Beginner dyers will find plenty of inspiration for learning the techniques and achieving the desired colors. This would be a great starting point for a guild work group.
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NAVAJO AND HOPI DYES by Bill Rieske
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NAVAJO AND HOPI DYES by Bill Rieske Review: Here are 84 definitely formulated recipes including those developed through experimentation in a perfection of the native dyes found on the reservation. We're told how the People start a rug, observations regarding native dyes, wool preparations, colors, whitening and mordants. The section on Hopi dyes was written so the Hopi would not forget the accomplishments and discoveries of their people in this rapidly changing world. |
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SHIBORI: The Art of Fabric Tying, Folding, Pleating and Dyeing by Elfriede Moller
$17.95 |
Review: This little book is a translation of the original German publication. The technique of shibori, the Japanese art of dyeing in which the fabric is tied in some way before dyeing in order to produce areas of color and design is a quite sophisticated art form that became popular in rather simpler forms with "tie-dye". This book is a how-to do it book whose examples run somewhere between the elegance of Japanese shibori and the funkiness of hippie tie dye. Good directions and numerous sample projects show a variety of results that can be achieved. |
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WANT NATURAL COLOUR? A ''How To'' Guide for Natural Dyes on Protein Fibers, with Tips, Techniques, Mordanting and Afterbath Processes
$14.95 |
Pages 67. Review: This is a companion for any of the color picture books on natural dyeing. There is good introductory information for those new to dyeing with plantstuff, fiber preparation and mordanting. The core of this handbook is the abundance of anecdotes and facts about a wide range of plants. The book is a bit Eastern United States oriented as far as the plant names go, but is still very useful compendium of dye lore for the serious dyer. |
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WEAVING, SPINNING, AND DYEING BOOK
$40.00 |
Review: This is a very good book. Judging by its cover only, my initial reaction was how can one book cover so much and yet do a good job? But, the author covers a great deal and does it well. You are shown "how-to," then given more than 50 weaving projects for such things as belts, sashes, stoles, handbags, wall hangings, pillow covers, tapestries. The step-by-step directions are crystal clear and thoroughly illustrated with drawings showing everything that must be seen to be understood. |
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YARNS TO DYE FOR: Creating Self-Patterning Knitting Yarns
$21.95 |
Pages 96. Review: Beginning and veteran knitters alike can learn how to produce homemade self-patterning yarns with this easy, step-by-step guide. Instructions are provided for choosing materials and equipment, skeining and preparing yarn, and painting and dyeing the yarn—all with materials that are found in most grocery and craft stores. Twenty-five quick projects, each presented with dyeing and knitting instructions, will help develop the reader's technique and produce exciting, colorful garments, including gloves, mittens, scarves, and even a summer shell. Guidelines for modifying projects, tips on embellishing, and ideas for leftover yarn are also included. |
This is the newest dyeing book published and it is a very good book.
$17.95
