Kendig Cottage Online Store: Books: Dyeing
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| Books now available at Kendig Cottage Click on each link to open a new window with these book subjects: Dyeing, Felting, General Fiber Knowledge, Knitting with Handspun, Hand Spindles and Spindling, General Spinning (handspindle or wheel) |
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| Dyeing Books |
| The Ashford Book of Dyeing by Ann Milner A newly revised edition is an unique text book on all aspects of the art of dyeing and includes fibercraft projects. As you'd expect from Ashford, it's a very complete and informative guiide. Paperbound, 176 pages lots of illustrations |
| Color in Spinning by Deb Menz This is a paperbound edition of Deb Menz's classic guide to color. Written expressly for the handspinner seeking new adventures in color, this comprehensive manual presents in-depth discussions and step-by-step photographed demonstrations of immersion dyeing, painting rovings, blending colors and fibers, and spinning and plying multicolored preparations. Paperbound, 240 pages, More than 300 color and b & w photographs, 55 illustrations |
| The Dyer's Companion by Dagmar Klos Everything you need to know about equipment, supplies, types of dyes, preparation, safety measures, dyeing procedures, basic surface design techniques (indlucing painting, marbling, and silk screening), proper dye disposal methods, and record keeping is included in this essential tool. Included are step-by-step recipes for dye methods that have been retested to produce consistent and successful results. Spiral Bound, 120 pages, color & b & w, 30 tables |
| Hands On Dyeing by Betsy Blumenthal and Katherine Kreider It's all here: dip-dyeing, overdyeing, color graduations and variegation, fold-dyeing, batik, fabric painting, and more. Includes complete project instructions. Paperbound, 110 pages, color and b & w photos and illustrations. |
| A Dyer's Garden: from Plant to Pot, Growing Dyes for Natural Fibers by Rita Buchanan Natural dyes are so much more than tans and browns! In this handy little volume, one of the premier garden writers and spinning teachers of our time walks you through planting, harvesting, and brewing up a full spectrum of vivid dyes for natural fibers. Paperbound, 112 pages, color photos |
| Indigo, Madder and Marigold: A Portfolio of Colors from Natural Dyes by Trudy Van Stralen Acheive a full spectrum of hues from just a few dyepots using minimal mordants and a creative approach to dye mixing, overdyeing, and pH modifications. More than 200 individual recipes are included. Hardbound, 128 pages, Color photographs throughout. |
| Yarns to Dye For: Creating Self-Patterning Yarns for Knitting by Kathleen Taylor Make your own self-patterning yarns-those that magically knit up into stipes, Fair Isle, graduated bands of color, and zigzag patterns. This book uses dyes for natural fibers that are available at most grocery and craft stores, and you can use commercial yarns or your own handspun. There are 22 quick and simple projects with dyeing and knitting instructions. Paperbound, 104 pages, 60 color photos, 20 illustrations |
| Color Works: The Crafter's Guide to Color by Deb Menz Explore Color with a new confidence using this essential tool. Deb Menz brings principles of color theory down to a practical level and applies them to knitting, spinning, beadwork, weaving, surface design, quilting, hand and machine embroidery, and paper collage. Color Works includes a pull-out color wheel and removable hue cards. Covered spiral binding, 7 x 9.5 in, 152 pages, 55 color photos, color strips, and two color wheels |
Don't forget our selection of quality Gaywool Originals and Bush
Blend dyes for easy synthetic dyeing!
Blend dyes for easy synthetic dyeing!
| Kendig Cottage Online Store Mailing address: 307 Kendig Drive Owings Mills, Maryland 21117-1356 410-336-9650 info@KendigCottage.com |
