by Anne Støvlbæk Kjær and Louise Schelde Frederiksen
G-uld's natural dyeing book is a good basic book, based on our own experiences, historical knowledge, which methods are still applicable, and how to achieve a good and lasting result.
A good book for both beginners and experienced, and perfect for those who have always wanted to learn natural dyeing!
About the book:
Natural dyeing is a craft that hasn't changed much since ancient dyers stirred their pots. However, it has a reputation for being difficult, and that good results require years of experience - but it doesn't have to be that way.
This book is based on personal experiences, which methods are still applicable, and how to achieve a good and lasting result.
The book includes, among other things:
- A brief history of natural dyeing in our Nordic culture
- A beginner's guide to getting started with natural dyeing and collecting plants in nature
- An overview of colors and fibers suitable for natural dyeing
- Recipes for dyeing with fresh and dried plant material
- An overview of plant materials that can be collected in Nordic nature, and which can be purchased such as madder, cochineal, and indigo
- A guide to preparing yarn and fabric for dyeing that lasts
- A guide to tools used in the various dyeing processes
- Recipes covering mordanting, dyeing with fresh and dried plants, and historical dyes such as indigo, madder, and cochineal
Hardcover book
160 pages excluding cover
Published by G-uld
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