Natural Dyeing *OSI*: Learn How to Create Color and Dye Textiles Naturally
Natural Dyeing reveals the endless possibilities of plant-based dyes and how they will inspire you for years to come.

Natural Dyeing explores the versatility of plant-based dyes, from understanding, choosing, and preparing your fiber for dyeing to foraging for your dyes and the different dyeing methods used. You can then put your skills to the test with eight projects, including a Silk-dyed Bandana, Furoshiki-inspired bag, and a Korean-style Cloth used to wrap gifts.

Natural Dyeing inspires you to experiment with natural dyes to give old garments a new lease of life, to create beautiful tablecloths and napkins from offcuts of linen, and to inject a pop of color into your cushions.
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Natural Dyeing *OSI*: Learn How to Create Color and Dye Textiles Naturally
Natural Dyeing reveals the endless possibilities of plant-based dyes and how they will inspire you for years to come.

Natural Dyeing explores the versatility of plant-based dyes, from understanding, choosing, and preparing your fiber for dyeing to foraging for your dyes and the different dyeing methods used. You can then put your skills to the test with eight projects, including a Silk-dyed Bandana, Furoshiki-inspired bag, and a Korean-style Cloth used to wrap gifts.

Natural Dyeing inspires you to experiment with natural dyes to give old garments a new lease of life, to create beautiful tablecloths and napkins from offcuts of linen, and to inject a pop of color into your cushions.
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Natural Dyeing *OSI*: Learn How to Create Color and Dye Textiles Naturally

Natural Dyeing *OSI*: Learn How to Create Color and Dye Textiles Naturally

by Kathyn Davey
Natural Dyeing *OSI*: Learn How to Create Color and Dye Textiles Naturally

Natural Dyeing *OSI*: Learn How to Create Color and Dye Textiles Naturally

by Kathyn Davey

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Natural Dyeing reveals the endless possibilities of plant-based dyes and how they will inspire you for years to come.

Natural Dyeing explores the versatility of plant-based dyes, from understanding, choosing, and preparing your fiber for dyeing to foraging for your dyes and the different dyeing methods used. You can then put your skills to the test with eight projects, including a Silk-dyed Bandana, Furoshiki-inspired bag, and a Korean-style Cloth used to wrap gifts.

Natural Dyeing inspires you to experiment with natural dyes to give old garments a new lease of life, to create beautiful tablecloths and napkins from offcuts of linen, and to inject a pop of color into your cushions.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781784884949
Publisher: Hardie Grant
Publication date: 02/01/2022
Pages: 144
Sales rank: 637,063
Product dimensions: 7.90(w) x 9.85(h) x 0.65(d)

About the Author

Kathryn Davey is a self-taught designer and natural dyer based in Dublin, Ireland. Kathryn spent a few years living in Northern Carolina and first learned about the beauty of natural dyes in the North Bay of San Francisco. Upon returning to Ireland, Kathryn launched her plant-based dye business. She sells her products around the world and runs workshops on the natural dyeing process.

Table of Contents

Introduction 6

Natural Dyeing & Its Many Benefits 8

Equipment & Considerations 10

Understanding & Choosing Fibre 15

Understanding Fibre 16

Preparing Your Fibre for Dyeing 18

Understanding Mordanting 22

Dye Types 28

The Dyeing Process 30

Gathering, Foraging & Collecting Natural Dyes 32

Preparing Plants for Dye 36

Creating a Dye Bath 38

Dyeing Methods 40

Frequently Asked Questions 43

Modifiers 44

Iron As a Modifier 46

Fibre & Dye 50

Dyeing With Food Waste 52

Dyeing With Plants 53

Dyeing With Onion Skins 54

Dyeing With Black Tea 56

Dyeing With Avocado Stones 58

Dyeing With Trees 61

Dyeing With Nettles 62

Dyeing With Olive Leaves 64

How Do I Get Green Naturally? 66

Dyeing With Alder Cones 68

Dyeing With Hibiscus Flowers 70

Keeping a Dye Journal 72

Troubleshooting 74

Dye-based Projects 77

Renew What You Have 79

Linen Tablecloth & Napkins 85

Furoshiki-inspired Bag 93

Cushion Cover 101

Silk-dyed Bandana 109

Bundle Dyeing With Dye Powder 113

Darning Your Woollens 119

Bojagi-inspired Cloth 127

Watercolour Paint 135

Suppliers & Resources 139

Acknowledgements 140

Index 141

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