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Dyes from Kitchen Produce
by Setsuko Ishii
Your Cost: $16.07
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- Description
Dyes from Kitchen Produce is an amazing resource for anyone that want to learn to dye fabric and yarn simply by using what you have in your home! This beautiful book is broken up into the four seasons of the year - easily giving you what you need to know at a glance, depending on the time of year you begin experimenting with these natural dyeing techniques. Ishii presents you with different plants, herbs, flowers, vegetables and other season items you might have in your kitchen for a unique and easy way to dye right in your home. After going through the basics of natural dyeing, you are walked through the seasons along with all of the color possibilities it has to offer. You will be pleasantly surprised at the range of colors you will be able to achieve, finding both bold and subtle tones throughout. Ishii also walks you through specific dyeing techniques for each herb or flower used in the book, along with small swatches of cotton, silk and wool - allowing you to see how the natural dye is absorbed into different fibers. Filled with gorgeous photography, you will be inspired right away to dye naturally with whatever you find around the home or in your kitchen.
22 projects - 88 pages | Softcover
Retail: $22.95
Item No. 31668
