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THE
ART AND CRAFT OF NATURAL DYEING: Traditional Recipes for Modern Use, J. N.
Liles. The author consolidates the lore of older dyers with
his own first-hand experience to produce both a history of natural dyes and a
practical manual for using pre-synthetic era processes on all the natural
fibers. A general section on dyeing and mordanting and a glossary
introduce the beginner to dye technology. Scores of recipes provide
detailed instructions on how to collect ingredients, prepare the dye vat,
troubleshoot, and achieve specific shades. 231 pgs, sc,
$22.50 #139065
THE
ASHFORD BOOK OF DYEING: Revised Edition, Ann Milner. 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. 6¾" x 9½".
Softcover, 192 pages, $27.00 #139159
THE BASIC GUIDE TO DYEING AND PAINTING FABRIC,Cindy Walter & Jennifer
Priestley.
Are you fascinated by the beauty of hand-dyed and hand-painted fabrics but not
sure how to begin? Fear not! Experts Cindy Walter and Jennifer Priestley will
teach you everything you need to know, from the basics of mixing colors and
choosing the best paints and dyes for your individual project to detailed
instructions for transforming plain pieces of cotton and silk fabric into unique
works of art. This comprehensive guide offers: 10 techniques for dyeing
and painting fabric, including immersion dyeing, direct dyeing, shibori, and
sponge, splatter, and heliographic painting; Easy-to-follow instructions and
dynamic step-by-step photographs; a gallery containing dozens of inspirational quilts
and garments; plus bonus instructions for a pillow, jacket, and two quilts, each
with full-size patterns. ISBN: 0873493346. 96 pages. Softcover. $19.95 #139161
COLOR
WORKS: The Crafter's Guide to Color, Deb Menz. We all love color—its boundless array of hues dazzles our eyes,
expresses our moods, and enriches our very lives. Thanks to Deb Menz, master
teacher and author of the highly respected book Color in Spinning
(Interweave Press, 1998), you can now explore colors with confidence in whatever
craft medium you call your favorite. This is the first book to bring the
principles of color theory down to a practical level and apply them to knitting,
spinning, weaving, surface design (including stenciling and rubber stamping),
hand- and machine-embroidery, beadwork, quilting, and paper collage. Basic color
concepts are presented in sections on color description, values, contrasting and
complementary colors, warm and cool colors, undertones, using color
relationships, and much more. But the real treat is seeing a dynamic palette of
color harmonies worked up in each medium! This approach is invaluable for
mixed-media artists or those who simply dabble in more than one craft. Also
included is a pull-out color wheel and a very handy section of hue cards in
perforated format that are easy to remove and use for planning, matching, and
shopping for supplies (Plus, there is a handy pocket in the back of the book to
hold them!). If understanding color is the bridge to creative expression, how
did we ever live without this book? Covered spiral binding, 7 x 9 1/4, 152
pages, 55 color photographs, color strips, two color wheels, ISBN 1-931499-47-0
$24.95 #239079
THE COMPLETE NATURAL DYEING GUIDE: 89 Natural Dye
Recipies for Rug Hookers and Other Fiber Artists,Marie Sugar.
The Complete Natural Dyeing Guide is a wonderful reference. From onionskins to
indigo, there are 35 recipes for yellows, ocheres, blues, lavenders, pinks and
greens, all from natural materials. These formulas can be readied on stovetop or
the wool can be layered with the dye substances into a casserole, filled with
boiling water and baked in the oven. Each page presents two colors with simple
recipes and a lightfast assessment. The color sample seems to be a color
photograph, but I can't be sure. Find information on dyeing and washing
technique, safety, mail-order dyes and cross indexes of the colors, a gallery of
clearly photographed hooked rugs showing intense colors, and a glossary. ISBN:1881982270. 8" x 11" spiral bound. $17.95
#139230
CRAFT
OF THE DYER: Colour from Plants and Lichens; Second Revised Edition,
Karen Leigh Casselman.
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. ISBN: 0486276066. 5½"
x 8½" softcover. $9.95 #139231
DYEING
IN PLASTIC BAGS, Helen Deighan. Dyeing can be soooo complicated and messy. It's a
pleasure discovering an innovative book making it easy. Grab rubber
gloves, plastic bags and plastic pans (cat boxes!) and dive into dyeing!
Deighan happened upon her plastic bag technique while preparing a dye workshop
for 10. Knowing that cloth first in the dye bath is brightest, 10 dye individual
pots seemed necessary. Not owning 10 pots, but recalling bagged salad -
voila! - the technique was born! Chapters include graduated and tie-dye
techniques, working with children, record keeping, and frequently asked
questions. Bright photographs with whimsical line drawings are smattered
among the step-by-step directions.8¼"
x 11¾". Softcover, 80 pgs, $24.95
#139156
DYE
PLANTS AND DYEING, John and Margret Cannon. This is, at first glance, a beautiful book of detailed dye
plant illustrations. The further study of this manual begins to reveal the
beauty of the dye plants, and the strong ethic for conservation of endangered
natural dye stuff of the authors. Each plant drawing gives a sense of the
plant, and little color chips and symbols show its range of colors with the
various mordants used in natural dyeing. The simplicity and depth of
information makes this a great value. ISBN: 0881925721. 7 3/4
x 9 3/8" softcover, 128 pages. $19.95 #139229
THE
DYE POT, Mary Frances Davidson. Yellow from tomato vines, green
from brown-eyed susans, and red from pokeberries are among the attractive colors
which can be obtained from commonly available flowers and plants. The
author introduces the reader to the fascinating art of dyeing with natural
materials. She gives complete, practical instructions and dye recipes
using almost 150 common plants and vegetables. There is also a glossary of
dyeing terms and a bibliography in this revised and enlarged edition. 5¼"
x 8½", 53pgs, softcover, $8.95 #139068
THE
DYER'S COMPANION, Dagmar Klos. This book is an essential reference tool for
anyone who wants to dye natural or synthetic fibers, fabric or yarns. This
handy, easily accessible guide offers a wealth of indispensable information on
equipment and supplies, types of dyes, preparation, safety, measurements, dyeing
procedures, basic surface design techniques (including painting, marbling, and
silk screening), proper dye disposal methods, and recordkeeping. Dye master
Dagmar Klos draws on her wealth of experience to provide step-by-step recipes
for dye methods she has refined, ones that produce consistent and successful
results. Beginners will gain the confidence to add color to fiber, while
seasoned textile artisans are sure to discover a host of friendly tips and
hints. An eight-page color section showing 100 skeins of yarn in a range of
color gradations, along with the fundamentals of color theory, provide you with
encouragement to explore your own dyeing variations. Whether you are passionate
about dyeing or just want to create colors for sewing, quilting, spinning,
weaving, knitting, crocheting, embroidering, or felting, this comprehensive
resource puts everything you need at your fingertips and is certain to become an
invaluable partner at your dyepot. 120 pages. 5'' x 7'' Spiral Bound Softcover. ISBN:
1931499519. $19.95 #239128
A
DYER'S GARDEN, Rita Buchanan.
Using
dyes from plants is my way of saving colors...", states the author, and she
helps you rediscover old techniques, research and crate new ones and grow your
own for more opportunity and greater reward. Photos and descriptions of 30
plants are supplied, related species, and how to grow them and how to dye
hundreds of colors. The author discusses which plants to grow or not to
grow; she has included questions from seminars she teaches, with answers.
Paperbound, 6 x 7 1/4, 112 pages, color photographs, ISBN 1-883010-07-1. $12.95
#239008
DYEWORK:
Creative Fabric Decoration to Enhance the Home, Judith
Gussin. ISBN:1842152750.
96 pages, 8" x 9¼" softcover. $12.95 #139232
THE
FABRIC & YARN DYER'S HANDBOOK: Over 100 Inspirational Recipes To Dye And
Pattern Fabric, Tracy Kendall. If you like to roll up your sleeves and get deep into
dyeing fabric and fiber, this handbook should be in your library. A
thorough discussion of the various historic methods to apply color, such as
batik, tie-dye, and ikat, it also illustrates with full color photos the
equipment, the precautions, and various dyes and materials. The
contemporary textile artist will find that this is not a small how-to book for a
single technique, it is indeed a sturdy handbook for dyeing fabric and yarn. Spiral bound hardcover,
160 pages, $27.95 #139157
A HANDBOOK OF INDIGO DYEING, Vivien
Prideaux. This exciting craft book on the art of indigo dyeing has
an emphasis on natural fibers. Prideaux uses clear gradational photographs and
well-researched information. Although the age-old art of indigo dyeing can be
messy and potentially hazardous, careful guidance from the author calms any
concerns with thorough assistance on safety and preparation. You will discover
Japanese "Shibori fabric resist…" and its "…wonderful
effects…produced by folding, stitching, binding and clamping…" Several
projects include an Asian jacket, cushion, and scarf in exceptionally rich
blues. ISBN: 0855329769. 8½" x 11" softcover.
96 pages. $25.00
#139284
HAND-DYED YARN CRAFT PROJECTS, Debbie
Tomkies.
A dazzling new world of color opens up for knitters and crocheters when they
discover how to dye their own yarn. Best of all, only basic kitchen equipment is
required. Here are easy-to-follow instructions for creating customized color
combinations--from subtle hues to wild, exotic blends--and for using them in 12
eye-catching projects, arranged progressively. Rainbow dyeing is the main
technique shown, but spraying, resist, yarn painting, and overdying are also
thoroughly covered, and readers are encouraged to experiment freely. The knitted
projects range from a Colorful Woolly Scarf to a Super-chunky Child's Jumper,
and the crocheted items include such stunners as the Ultrawarm Chenille Scarf,
Beaded Wrist Purse, and Sleeveless Top in Wild Thai Silk. Demonstrating the
techniques that can be used to create unique and attractive yarn accessories by
adapting or adding a range of embellishments, this title includes projects that
range from subtle hues to wild, exotic blends.160 pages. ISBN:1861083149.8 1/4'' X 10 7/8'' Softcover. $17.95 #139371
HANDS
ON DYEING, Betsy Blumenthal & Kathryn Kreider. 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 set
of harmonious colors, and overdyeing to subdue colors. The rewarding and
simple projects give you practice in both dyeing and using your custom colored
yarns and fabrics. Paperbound, 8 1/2 x 10 3/4, 111 pages, color and black
and white photographs and illustrations throughout, ISBN 0-934026-36-X. $16.95 #239009
INDIGO, MADDER & MARIGOLDS: A Portfolio of Colors from Natural Dyes,
Trudy Van Stralen. Flowers, foliage, roots, and the
heartwood of various trees have been used as dyestuffs since antiquity to
produce a rainbow of vibrant colors. Trudy Van Stralen, one of the most
respected natural dyers and teachers of the craft in North America, shows how to
achieve a full spectrum of hues from just a few dyepots using minimal mordants
and a creative approach to dye mixing, overdyeing, and pH modifications. Over
200 individual recipes are included along with dozens of full-page photographs
presenting a feast of color on fibers, yarns, and fabrics.Hardbound,
8 1/2 x 11, 128 pages, color photographs throughout, ISBN 0-934026-86-6.
$29.95 #139158
INDIGO
TEXTILES: TECHNIQUE AND HISTORY, Gosta Sandberg. * This fascinating account of indigo traces its
beginnings in ancient times to its use today. The author covers the
dye-stuff and its extraction, woad, natural and synthetic indigo, dyeworks and
using dyes in olden days; patterning with indigo; resist-paste; West African
adire; Chinese & Japanese resist-printing; wax batik; batik of the Meo and
Javanese batik; the techniques of dyeing with indigo today; and more.
Profusely illustrated in color and black and white. Hc, 184
pgs. $22.95 #139195
MAGIC
DYEING MADE EASY, Helen Deighan.
By the author of Dyeing in Plastic Bags. ISBN: 0954033337. 8
1/2" x 11" Softcover. 96 pages. $24.95
#139283
MAUVE:
How One Man Invented a Color That Changed the World,
Simon Garfield. * History. Everything has it. Even the color mauve. Most
textile workers have set fiber to dye, natural or chemical. But how did we get
to where we are now, zillions of colors, fairly safe to humans, and no chemistry
degree necessary. William Perkin and the Industrial Revolution gave us our way
of having color in our daily life today. But what was this Revolution like from
the 19th Century point of view? Aniline dyes: the author says these common
compounds pretty much changed industrialization and culture for the whole world.
Anyone interested in using color now and who is curious about history will find
this a good, quick read.0393323137. Softcover, $13.95
#139162
MUSHROOMS
FOR COLOR, Miriam Rice. Mushroom dyes are easy to gather, give consistent
results and are colorfast. If all you have tried are flowers, barks and
onion skins, the author's color wheel of over 164 skeins will inspire you to
delve further into this area pioneered by the author. Information covered
includes basic dying procedures, mushroom identification with black and white
illustrations, and the peculiarities of mushroom dying chemistry. 154 pages.
Softcover, $18.50 #139074
NATURAL DYES, Gwen Fereday.
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.
ISBN: 1893063070. 8 1/2" x 8 1/2" hardcover, 104 pages.
$34.95 #139251
NATURAL
DYES AND HOME DYEING, Rita Adrosko.
This is two books in one. The first documents the use of about 50 of the most
common natural materials in the United States used for dyeing before the
introduction of synthetic dyes. The second is a revised version of 'Home Dyeing
with Natural Dyes,' an out-of-print U.S. Department of Agriculture publication
first issued in 1935. The dye recipes in that publication still stand among the
most thoroughly tested of those published in recent years.ISBN:0486226883. 5¼" x 8½" softcover. $6.95
#139233
NAVAJO AND HOPI DYES, Bill
Rieske. 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.
5½" x 8¼", 90pgs, sc, $17.95 #139075
RECIPES
FROM THE DYE KITCHEN, Maryanne Lincoln.
This is a lot more than just a recipe collection. This book is produced by Rug
Hooking Magazine, but any textile artist that is ready to create their own set
of color and shading spectrums in their medium, will find much benefit from the
variety and depth of information on using various chemical and natural dyes.
Beyond the recipes are much color theory for textiles, and a gallery of
incredible hooked rugs where all this information has been used to create
beautiful shaded and subtle colorways. Full color and spiral binding make this
an inspirational and useful manual for dyeing.56 pages.
ISBN:1881982203. 7'' x 9¾'' Spiral Bound Softcover. $17.95
#139358
THE
RED DYES: Cochineal, Madder and Murex Purple, Gosta Sandberg. The book is an interesting chronology of the evolution
of red dyes. Who had them, who wanted them, how they used them, who got to wear
them (kings, priests, etc.), how dye recipes changed with technological and
geographical impact. The photos and illustrations are good, dye recipes and
useage information important for actual dyeing practice. The book closes with
some chemical analysis, a list of museums with textile collections, a glossary
and a good index. Well worth the investment if you are interested in historical
dyestuff. Color and black and white photos. 8½" x 10",
215 pgs, hardcover,
$29.95 #139076
THE
TWISTED SISTER'S SOCK WORKBOOK: Dyeing, Painting, Spinning, Designing, Knitting,
Lynne Vogel.
The title gives you a big clue: this book is about sisterhood, sharing,
crafting, giving, laughing. It’s also about spinning yarn and making
socks—not just any old yarn or any old socks, but glorious, zany, wildly
colorful yarn for perfect-fitting socks of character. Dip-dyeing,
pour-dyeing, and hand-painting yarns or wool rovings is as easy as making
homemade soup, whether you use commercial dyes or Kool-Aid®. If you like
starting from scratch, spinning one-of-a-kind yarn is easier than you
think. And the socks—a pair of well-crafted, perfectly fitting socks is
one of life’s true luxuries. It’s all right here in this book. The
Twisted Sisters Sock Workbook has it all—the techniques, the patterns, the
invaluable tips—for creating authentic, perfect, made-to-order footwear.
Even socks for new babies or socks with ten toes. And who are the Twisted
Sisters? A hospice nurse, a post-doc scholar, an organic farmer, an assistant
attorney general for the state of Oregon, a high school teacher, a finance and
operations manager, a touch therapist, a mom. Your spinning and knitting
mentors, your friends. Paperbound, 8 ½ x 9, 96 pages, 101 color
photographs, 35 line drawings, 6 charts. ISBN: 1-931499-16-0. $18.95
#239010
WANT
NATURAL COLOUR? A ''How To'' Guide for Natural Dyes on Protein Fibers, with
Tips, Techniques, Mordanting and Afterbath Processes, Jeanie
Reagan.
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. 67 pages. 6'' x 8½''
Enclosed Spiral Bound Softcover. ISBN: 0974747203. $14.95
#139348
YARNS TO DYE FOR:
Creating Self-Patterning Knitting Yarns, Kathleen
Taylor. 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. 96 pages.
ISBN: 1931499810. 8 1/2'' x 9'' softcover $21.95
#239135
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Fiber Arts, LLC
DYE
PLANTS AND DYEING, John and Margret Cannon.
THE
ART AND CRAFT OF NATURAL DYEING: Traditional Recipes for Modern Use, J. N.
Liles.
THE
ASHFORD BOOK OF DYEING: Revised Edition, Ann Milner.
COLOR
WORKS: The Crafter's Guide to Color, Deb Menz.
DYEING
IN PLASTIC BAGS, Helen Deighan.
THE
DYE POT, Mary Frances Davidson.
DYEWORK:
Creative Fabric Decoration to Enhance the Home
THE
FABRIC & YARN DYER'S HANDBOOK: Over 100 Inspirational Recipes To Dye And
Pattern Fabric, Tracy Kendall.
A HANDBOOK OF INDIGO DYEING, Vivien
Prideaux.
HANDS
ON DYEING, Betsy Blumenthal & Kathryn Kreider. 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 set
of harmonious colors, and overdyeing to subdue colors. The rewarding and
simple projects give you practice in both dyeing and using your custom colored
yarns and fabrics. Paperbound, 8 1/2 x 10 3/4, 111 pages, color and black
and white photographs and illustrations throughout, ISBN 0-934026-36-X. $16.95 #239009
INDIGO, MADDER & MARIGOLDS: A Portfolio of Colors from Natural Dyes,
Trudy Van Stralen.
INDIGO
TEXTILES: TECHNIQUE AND HISTORY, Gosta Sandberg. *
MAGIC
DYEING MADE EASY, Helen Deighan.
MUSHROOMS
FOR COLOR, Miriam Rice.
NATURAL DYES, Gwen Fereday.
NAVAJO AND HOPI DYES, Bill
Rieske.
THE
RED DYES: Cochineal, Madder and Murex Purple, Gosta Sandberg.
THE
TWISTED SISTER'S SOCK WORKBOOK: Dyeing, Painting, Spinning, Designing, Knitting,
Lynne Vogel.
WANT
NATURAL COLOUR? A ''How To'' Guide for Natural Dyes on Protein Fibers, with
Tips, Techniques, Mordanting and Afterbath Processes