dye techniques explained
Learn how to dye wool and other fibres. This detailed textbook has recently been updated. It includes detailed explanations of dyes and recipes including natural and chemical dyes, dye baths, cold padding and percentage dyeing. Colour theory is explained and instructions for six projects demonstrate a range of dye techniques. Whether you are a spinner, weaver, knitter or textile artist, novice or more experienced in your craft, there will be something in this book to extend your ideas. 147 pages. Written by Anne Milner. 
publisher summary
"The Ashford Book of Dyeing is a comprehensive, clearly written introduction to the wonderful world of colour - placed on fabric exactly how and where you want it. The text is immediately accessible to the absolute beginner. From an outline of basic principles, the author takes a step-by-step approach describing fabrics, relevant dyes and techniques. For the more experienced dyer she also provides detailed recipes for named dyes, instructions for advanced techniques and a very clear discussion of percentage dyeing, a system that enables the dyer to recreate a specific shade or colour.
new edition
This new edition of The Ashford Book of Dyeing now also includes a chapter of projects which guides the dyer through a series of practical exercises designed to help develop an appreciation and understanding of the techniques involved.
natural dyeing
In an extensive section on natural dyeing, Ann Milner details the results of her own experiments with a wide range of natural dyestuffs and encourages dyers in an exploration of their own environment. As she says 'The joy of using natural dyes is discovering them for yourself. The aromatic smell of the yarn and the soft, warm, subtle colours will be your reward.'
dyes for protein and cellulose fibres
There are chapters on dye bath dyeing for protein and cellulose fibres; on direct application methods such as cold pad patch dyeing, screen and block printing, painting or spraying; dyeing silk using modern purpose-designed dyes; and resist dyeing techniques, including batik. The author shows how to achieve novelty effects with hot exhaust dyeing and how to use alternative heat sources such as the sun and the microwave oven.
colour theory
She also includes a thoughtful and useful outline of the principles of working with colour. This is illustrated with colour plates of value charts and graduated triangles which display examples of the wide range of shades available through percentage mixing of dyes.
colour illustrations
The book is illustrated with clear photographs demonstrating techniques and a number of colour photographs illustrating the brilliant results that can be achieved. It has a comprehensive bibliography and a useful index of named dyes and dye classes.
If you're setting out to work with a particular fabric or a specific dye; if you are looking for a required effect; if your interest is in natural dyes, ancient indigo dyes or the modern fibre reactives and ready-mixed silk dyes, The Ashford Book of Dyeing will provide invaluable information and guideance...and inspiration!"

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