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Leaf and Colour – Louise Upshall
£23.99
SKU
BK053
Categories All books, Books, Dyeing, Natural dyeing
Tags books, louise upshall, natural dyeing, printing
Availability: 2 in stock (can be backordered)
Description
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