Book Description
A Dyer's Garden touches on the history and nature of dye plants and walks you through a garden season from design to planting to harvesting for the dyepot.
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Great for anyone new to dyeing!.......2007-07-03
This was my first introduction to the world of dyeing with plants. The photography is terrific and gives you a good idea of what you'll get from each plant. Mordants are discussed, and the plants that are included are covered thoroughly for both cultivation and dye recipes. My only regret? That I can't find the seeds for the Japanese Indigo! I recommended this book to several people when we attended our local fiber festival.
Beautiful, well-organized guide to dye plants.......2007-04-10
This book focuses mainly on the home growing and use of dye plants. There is even a section devoted to the layout of the home dye garden. General mordanting and dye bath info is given at the beginning of the book. In the "Portfolio of Dye Plants" which follows, two pages are devoted to each dye plant. For each plant, 4-10 color photos illustrate the results obtained with various mordants on different fibers. The instructions for using different plants are not in traditional recipe form. Instead, Buchanan indicates how much plant material is generally required for a given amount of fiber ("flowers from 8 plants," etc). This fits in with Buchanan's emphasis on diversity of color over reproducibility, but it could be troublesome for users of purchased dyestuffs. In short, this book is nice to look at, easy to use, and appears to contain highly useful information for dyer/gardeners.
gave as a gift.......2006-03-14
the recipient was very happy, & is busy putting in beds of plants to do home dyeing of medieval faire clothing.
Woad-you like to grow your own dye plants? Read on.......2006-01-02
For those doing creative re-enactment (SCA, Renn faires), this is an essential reference for growing and using natural dye plants. The book includes plants to grow, plants NOT to grow (invasive species), and plants that pay off with dye materials in one season. The margins of the book are organized by color family, and there are lovely schematics on how to organize a dye-plant garden for production or for high-intensity cultivation with raised rows--or just a pretty border. There are some basics of plant dyeing, information on mordants (salts that change color or cause it to stick to fiber.) A small but potent book, probably a must for anyone doing authentic reproduction of antique fibers or for anyone who likes the idea of home-dyed fiber but with naturally-obtained materials. Great for home schooling. Highly recommended.
Great for re-enactors.......1999-10-27
I particularly recommend this book as a visual source for historical re-enactors.
Too often there are descriptions of what dye-plants were used to color garments, but, no examples of what those colors would look like. This book provides clear, vivid color photos on a whole range of dye-plants grown during pre-medieval, medieval, Colonial, and later times. Additionally, it shows the same dye used on different fibers, sometimes with different mordants (fixers). Fiber samples include linen, wool, silk, and cotton.
I recommend this book to people interested in making clothing from "modern" material...it gives them the best opprotunity possible to try to find close color-matches. Alternately, it provides solid information to dye cloth by hand.
Also, the low price can't be beat!
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You'll Pick up this book again and again ..........2007-07-24
This is one of those books which is much more than a how-to for natural dyeing. Trudy van Stralen writes in a conversational style, yet gives succinct information where needed. Especially helpful are the photos of fibers and fabrics of both cellulose and protein origin, and how they are affected by natural dyestuffs. I find myself thumbing through this book again and again, and recommend it heartily. There is a terrific chapter on how to organize a group dye class with a clear section on how to keep records which make sense long after the dye session is over. A must-have book for a natural dye enthusiast.
My reference for natural dyeing!.......2005-09-22
I use this as one of my primary reference books for natural dyeing. Trudy has a nice style providing a good framework for beginners to be successful. The color samples on various fibers are excellent. Her percentage of mordant and dye stuff to "weight of goods" method provides consistant results especially since I bought a digital scale. The photos are gorgeous and the text is clear. Bonus is a detailed chapter on conducting a dyeing workshop.
It now is available *new*.......2004-02-13
This excellent popular book seems to have been out of print for some time now, but the good news is that the original publisher Interweave press sells a new print (with new cover art) at their web site for $29.95.
Read it in one sitting, great book. Lovely color pictures!.......1999-09-21
I ordered it thru a company at 1-800-695-7838. Signed copy, 29.95 and shipping 7 bucks. Arrived in 3 days or so. Read it in one sitting, that is how good it was. Wonderful read. Great tech stuff, outlines on workshop protocol and ideas. I highly, highly recommended it. Took the fear and guesswork out of doing a workshop (either for me or for a group). Thanks!
availability.......1999-04-10
technically out of print, author purchased last few thousand copies...Louet Sales 613-925-4502 is distributing this title
Book Description
Features over 135 specific recipes — gathered from historical sources — for cotton, wool, other fabrics. Genuine premodern handicrafts. 12 illustrations.
Customer Reviews:
A rose by any other name.......2005-06-16
A classic in the field of home hobby dyeing, Natural Dyes provides a historical overview of the field from its early days, information of the basic sort about mordants, fabrics, and dyes, and a series of reliable and effective recipes for dyeing wool with plant materials. As a textile arts demonstrator at a local museum, I always check my facts here, and refer to Androsko before trying something new. This book is valuable as reference and as handbook, and has the added advantage of warning the reader if a particular process is likely to be tricky or troublesome. Definitely worth having on hand!
A good reference book for the dyer.......2000-09-08
This is an excellent book full of information and history of natural dying. The book goes over the history of natural dying and how it came about and was used by the European Colonists in America. There is a short history of dying during B.C. It then goes on to tell of how each colour was introduced and made. This section includes sketches of the plants Indigo, Madder, Annatto and Sumach. The second section of the book goes over colour. IT is too bad that there are no colour photos in this section. But it details about the variations of colour one gets from home dying, and the preperation and equiptment one needs to start. The best part of this book, however, is the 52 recipes for dyes made from easily obtainable natural material. The recipes help you to obtain the colour you want by equating this much plant plus this much moderant on this much fiber. IT is amazing to see how much the moderant has to do with the final colour. There are also charts for top dying. The book doesn't have much in the way of technique or how to prepare different materials, but the recipes take care of this and are worth it.
Book Description
In this unique craft book, outdoor enthusiast and former teacher Ellen B. Senisi encourages children to create art with colored objects found in nature. In alternating spreads, she shows the beauty of each color, its special significance to the plant and animal world, and related crafts. Kids can put away their store-bought supplies-here are more than a dozen projects, all made with plants, fruits, and other natural objects that they can find in yards, parks, gardens, or the grocery store. Children will discover that green leaves make printed patterns, spinach can be simmered into ink, certain flowers and berries work like paint, and more.
Nature inspires so much of art. In this book it provides the materials, too. For young artists, this is a new, intimate way to think about color and its essential role in nature and art.
Customer Reviews:
Naturally colorful.......2001-06-27
As a librarian, I am always looking for great craft books that will appeal to children and their parents. This one is so captivating that I bought a copy for my niece! The instructions and illustrations are clear, and there are a variety of projects to choose from. Some projects require more adult supervision that others, and some require extensive preparation or effort. However, curious elementary students will hardly be able to wait to try these ideas. Because only ideas and instructions are given, rather than patterns and specifics, the results will be sure to reflect the individuality and creativity of the child doing the project.
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Colors from Nature: Growing, Collecting and Using Natural Dyes
Bobbi A. McRae
Manufacturer: Storey Books
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Packed with photos, tips, and directions, "The Complete Natural Dyeing Guide" is like having an expert natural dyeing instructor right by your side. Features 89 different natural dye recipes, from plants in your garden to mail order dyes. Includes color photos of swatch material for every color formula, a handy "Dyes-by-Color Index" and "Resources" section to get you what you need, and a gallery of beautiful rugs created with these natural dye recipes.
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Excellent.......2007-01-22
Great book, for people who grow their own natural dye plants. Great recipes showing light fastness and different colors available for each plant. You may want to order two, in case you use it so much you damage the first copy.
More than worth the money!
Book Description
The glowing yellow of goldenrod, the warm brown of walnut shells, the pale green of birch leaves ... all the colors of nature delight the eye. To create an infinite variety of beautiful natural colors on wool, silk, cotton and other yarns and materials you can use a host of flowers, leaves, barks and roots, from dahlias and safflower to onion skins and turmeric. Expert dyer Jenny Dean shows you how to dye at home using simple equipment. There is helpful advice on the mordanting process that will fix the color, and guidance on light-fastness, plus instructions on how to use traditional dyestuffs such as color, indigo, weld and madder. For the true enthusiast, there is a chapter on growing one's own dye plants, but even the first-time dyer will be captivated by the rich effects obtainable in the world of natural color.
Customer Reviews:
craft of natural dyeing.......2007-08-13
Excellent book! The other books by this lady are great. Good info with excellent instructions.
A basic, helpful beginning........2000-12-13
What a great resource this book is! As a teacher for young children, this book provided a great background of the craft, easy instructions and even a glossary of terms. For someone who has never experimented with the natural dyeing process, the book was a great place to begin. The wondeful colored pictures were also a delightful reference especially for showing children when presenting a lesson.
Customer Reviews:
Natural Dyeing for the Chemically Inclined.......2007-04-10
This book is geared more toward precise recipes and reproducibility. It does not discuss the growing of dye plants, but is aimed at those using purchased dyestuffs. The recipes are organized by color instead of by plant, with some interesting discussion of historical colors (the author is involved in historical reenactments). A few color plates are relegated to the middle of the book. Getting an idea of the finished product for a given recipe required a lot of hunting around and digging through captions. I did appreciate the historical and biochemical information given for many of the plant dyes, though. Although this book was less enjoyable to leaf through than other natural dyeing books, it seems very well-researched and practical.
astonishing work.......2000-08-21
This is one of the most amazing books I have ever come across. The amount of information on this all but forgotton craft is astonishing, and a tribute to the dogged diligence of the author. As to the dye recipes, every color of the rainbow is brought forth - and the concoctions made solely from nature for producing them - including information on dyeing hard to dye cottons and linens. An amazing guide from this master of natural dyeing.
Best Ever Book on Natural Dyeing!.......1999-12-20
I have read all the current and out-of-print books on natural dyeing that are available, and I have tried a large number of the "recipes". This is the only book I would recommend. The information is factual, as opposed to annecdotal--a fault most of the others suffer from--and you actually get the colours given, if you follow the steps accurately. It is definitely the best book if you are interested in the classic natural dyes, such as indigo and madder, and it is the only one I have found that gives you a good procedure for Turkey Red! If you use this book, you won't need any others (although they are fun to read!).
The DISSERTATION on Natural Dyeing.... whew!.......1999-08-03
Although packed with a vast amount of information on natural dye history and formulas, this book reads like a dissertation. It's lengthy and exacting on all accounts. If preparing and using natural dyes sounds like something "fun" to do, this book may just leach all the excitement right out of you.
The ULTIMATE reference book for the Serious Natural Dyer.......1998-06-17
This book is a must for anyone studying the history and techniques of natural dyeing. I study as well as teach techniques for historical dyes and this is the only reference that helped me with difficult questions. For example, Liles covers how the roots of the Madder plant can dye orange, red, or brown depending on the temperature of the dye bath, which he provides in great detail. I could never have consistently achiedved that red red without it. Liles give an excellent overview of the evolution of natural dyes from ancient times to modern day. He inludes excellent tables for chemical names, and his advise on disposal of chemicals is excellent and very much appreciated. Liles thoroughly explains the nature of dyes on various fibers and his recipies are fiber specific, although because the recipies are chaptered by color/fiber you sometimes have to look in several different sections to find out everything you may want to know about a specific dye. For natural dyers in the Society for Creative Anachronism and other historical research groups, this book is a must.
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Natural Dyes
Hermine Lathrop-Smit
Manufacturer: Lorimer
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Release Date: 1978-01-01 |
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Hermine Lathrop-Smit provides 36 easy to follow recipes for turning common Canadian plants such as marigolds, onions and lily of the valley into a wide range of beautiful and unique colours from burnt oranges to subtle pinks and smoky greys.
Organized by colour, the recipes give brief descriptions of the plants to be used and their habitats as well as instructions on how to produce the final dyed material.
Natural Dyes also includes sections on mordants, equipment, collecting, drying and storing the various plants.
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