Leaf and Colour – Louise Upshall

Be inspired by the plants around you and discover their unique colours. This book is a practical guide to eco-printing and natural dyeing on cotton and other plant based fibres. With a focus on natural materials and simple methods, it is easy to get started or to deepen your existing dyeing practice.

Learn how to:
• choose fabric and prepare it with soy milk binder
• choose and gather dyestuff
• make dye baths from leaves, flowers and bark
• produce even and patterned dye effects
• create clear and detailed eco-prints
• and then combine the techniques to create unique garments with leaf prints and sections of solid dye