Author: Rita J. Adrosko
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 9780486226880
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 180
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Describes traditional methods of extracting pigmented materials from trees and plants and provides several dye recipes
Author: Rita J. Adrosko
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 9780486226880
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 180
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Describes traditional methods of extracting pigmented materials from trees and plants and provides several dye recipes
Author: Rita J. Adrosko
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486156095
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 160
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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.
Author: Margaret Smith Furry
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Agriculture
Languages : en
Pages : 40
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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.
Author: Kristine Vejar
Publisher: Abrams
ISBN: 9781419747076
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 240
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An international study of natural dyeing aimed at teaching beautiful techniques Similar to cooking and the act of sharing meals, our relationship to textiles is a core tenet of our human experience. Creating textiles cultivates connection, belonging, community, and friendships among people. In the world of textiles, natural dyeing is the closest we come to the act of cooking. Journeys in Natural Dyeing shares the story of Kristine Vejar and Adrienne Rodriguez's travels to four countries--Iceland, Mexico, Japan, and Indonesia--where they visited natural dyers who use locally-sourced dyes to create textiles that evoke beauty, a connection to their environment, and showcase their mastery of skill. This book shares their process of using their own locally-grown dyes and includes recipes and projects to create more than 400 shades of color. In addition, you will learn how to use your own natural environment to create deep, beautiful colors. No matter where you live, creating color naturally is possible.
Author: Kristine Vejar
Publisher: Stewart, Tabori and Chang
ISBN: 9781617691751
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 192
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Thousands of natural materials can produce glorious color--the insect cochineal produces pink, maroon, and purple, and more than 500 species of plants produce indigo blue. Now, in The Modern Natural Dyer, expert Kristine Vejar shares the most user-friendly techniques for dyeing yarn, fabric, and finished goods at home with foraged and garden-raised dyestuffs as well as with convenient natural dye extracts. Demystifying the "magic," Vejar explains in explicit, easy-to-follow detail how to produce consistent, long-lasting color. With stunning photography of the dyes themselves, the dyeing process, and 20 projects for home and wardrobe (some to knit, some to sew, and some just a matter of submerging a finished piece in a prepared bath), The Modern Natural Dyer is a complete resource for aspiring and experienced dye artisans.
Author: Dr. Padma S Vankar
Publisher: NIIR PROJECT CONSULTANCY SERVICES
ISBN: 9381039755
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 432
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Dyeing is the process of imparting colors to a textile material. Natural dyes are friendly and satisfying to use. They are obtained from sources like flowers, leaves, insects, bark roots etc. however, they are not readily available and involve an extraction process. With the advancement of chemical industry, all finishing procedures of textile materials have been growing constantly and, sustainable and ecological production techniques have become extremely crucial. This is a single book which has information related to extraction of dyestuff from 19 common flowers, weeds, bark or leaves and its application on cotton silk and wool fabrics for textile industry. The Handbook describes the step wise methodology of extraction, mordanting, dyeing with photos of the actual plants part used for extraction of Natural dye. Shade cards have been incorporated so that the full gamut of colors can be visualized from each dyestuff. Major contents of the book are nature of material to be dyed, history of natural dyes, promotion of natural dyes, sources of natural dyes, mordanting the textiles for natural dyeing, quality standards for vegetable dyes, methods of dye extraction, dyeing methodology, chemistry of dye, some recent publications on natural dyes. This handbook is designed for use by everyone engaged in the natural dye manufacturing and explains different methods of dye extraction. Also contains addresses of machinery suppliers with their photographs. It will be a standard reference book for professionals, entrepreneurs, those studying and researching in this important area. About Author The Author Dr. Padma S Vankar, works as Principal Research Scientist, in Facility for Ecological and Analytical Testing (FEAT) at Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur. She has been engaged in the screening and characterization of newer natural dyes for the past 10 years. She also works in the area of designing synthetic strategies for Eco-friendly dyes using microwave heating system. Using innovative technology for natural dyeing has been her main emphasis. The author has conducted several workshops throughout India in order to popularize natural dyeing.
Author: Sasha Duerr
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 160774936X
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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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.
Author: Patricia Lynne Grace Cummings
Publisher: Quilter's Muse Publications
ISBN: 9780976976318
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 200
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Redwork Renaissance: 49 Designs from an 1893 coverlet is a book which provides an overview of Redwork History and gives clear instructions for embroidery stitches needed to complete a reproduction of the antique coverlet shown. Beautiful photos of antique items complement the book. Printed one-sided and ring bound for ease of tracing with a light box. Additional quaint antique designs from the late nineteenth century are featured.
Author: Subramanian Senthilkannan Muthu
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 9812870652
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 355
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This book covers the elements involved in achieving sustainability in the textiles and clothing sector. The chapters covered in different volumes of this series title aim to cover all the distinctive areas earmarked for achieving sustainable development in the textile and clothing industry. This first volume is dedicated to the initial phases of life cycle, i.e. raw materials and manufacturing phases of textile products. This book aims to cover the sustainable raw materials, technologies and processing methods to achieve sustainable textile products. There are plenty of raw materials available today to cater the needs of sustainable textiles and apparels including organic materials, recycled and biodegradable raw materials for textile applications. Similarly, many innovative methods to process textile materials to achieve sustainability in the supply chain along with various processing technologies to manufacture textile products sustainably. This first volume covers the titles of these areas in a comprehensive way.
Author: Laura K Courtney
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 154
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Discover the Joys of Hand Dyeing your Fabric and Yarn at Home Natural dyes give fabrics a beauty and subtlety of their own and natural dyeing is easy, fun and lucrative across the globe. The Natural Dyeing for Beginners enlightens you on transforming plants into dyes as well as the techniques to successfully color your yarn and fabric at home. The process of extracting dyes from plants can help you reconnect with nature and develop your creativity. The interesting thing about natural dyeing is that you can quickly source the materials from your natural environment. This complete guide shows you easy ways to create and use natural dyes from different species of plants and natural dyestuffs. It also provides you with the recent information on existing environmentally friendly dyeing methods. Inside this explanatory guide, you will find detailed information on creating consistent, long-lasting color. Required equipment, selecting fibers and plant parts, choosing the correct methods for mordanting and dyeing, test color modifiers, and more are discussed in details. The Natural Dyeing for Beginners is a complete resource for novices and experienced artists seeking to expand their knowledge in creating and using colors. This book can be guide for you, a gift for friends and family, or an enhancement to your knowledge in the world of natural dyeing. Click the BUY NOW button to get started!
