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Natural Yarn Dyes: 25 Vibrant and Sustainable Recipes

Natural Yarn Dyes: 25 Vibrant and Sustainable Recipes

Biographical Note: Anna Bauer is a textile artist with a Masters in textile art from Högskolan for Design and Arts and Crafts in Göteborg, Sweden. Aside from knitting Anna also...

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Biographical Note:
Anna Bauer is a textile artist with a Masters in textile art from Högskolan for Design and Arts and Crafts in Göteborg, Sweden. Aside from knitting Anna also incorporates embroidery, print and costume into her artwork and textile designs. For more information about Anna visit www.annabauer.se
Eva Zethraeus is a ceramic artist with a master's degree from HDK (Academy of Art and Design in Gothenburg, Sweden). She creates sculptures inspired by nature. Follow Eva on Instagram: @ezeth

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Bauer and Zethraeus, faculty at Konstepidemin, an artists' workspace in Sweden, have created a guide for the home yarn maker interested in using sustainable dyes. The authors avoid toxic dyes and processes as well as those that are likely to fade quickly. The book begins with the basics, including safety measures, lightfastness, equipment, and variables that will impact color. It provides instructions for a basic dyeing process, including preparation of the yarn, using mordant, and mixing the dye bath. It then offers dye recipes using a variety of plants, fungi, and lichen, which produce a wide range of colors. Some of these materials, including onions and beets, are available at grocery stores, but others will be more elusive, and readers may need to order them. Instructions are clear and detailed but not wordy, and each recipe is accompanied by photographs of the plants used, as well as dyed samples. Back matter includes a glossary, further reading, and links to two knitting patterns. VERDICT Accessible to beginners yet interesting for readers with some dyeing experience, this guide will appeal to fiber enthusiasts who want to expand the range of colors available to them and are willing to experiment.

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Create a rainbow of vibrant natural yarn dyes using 25 sustainable, tried-and-tested recipes.

Achieve rich, lightfast colors from plants, lichen and fungi without compromising safety or the environment.

If you've ever dreamed of creating vibrant, natural and completely unique yarn shades for your knitting, crochet or weaving projects, then look no further.

Natural dyeing is a wonderful blend of color, chemistry, craft and nature. Here, expert authors Anna Bauer and Eva Zethraeus share with you 25 easy-to-follow recipes for a rich palette of yarn dyes, from the juicy reds of beetroot and vibrant yellows of onion to the shimmering pinks, purples and blues of red cabbage.

Whether you're a beginner looking for a comprehensive guide to dyeing yarn, or an experienced dyer looking for new recipes and inspiration, this book will equip you with everything you need to get dyeing, along with invaluable tips and insights. Inside you'll find:

  • 25 dye recipes from readily available plants, fungi and lichen, which produce a stunning palette of shades.
  • Clear instructions: each tried-and-tested recipe is detailed and easy to follow and takes you from start to finish, from making your dyebath to using mordants for fixing color.
  • A sustainable approach: learn how to maximize the potential of your dye materials, plus practical advice on aftercare to ensure that your yarns remain as beautiful and vivid as the day they were dyed.
  • A comprehensive introduction for first-time dyers: equip yourself with the right tools and techniques for successful dyeing, including collecting plant materials, fixing your colors and essential safety tips.
  • Guidance for further reading: packed with a glossary and references for further reading, this is your all-in-one resource for mastering the art of botanical dyeing.
  • Bonus content online: 2 knitting patterns designed by the authors, and applying the practices illustrated in this book, will be available on the Bookmarked Hub: www.bookmarkedhub.com

This book is an invitation to create unique, sustainable, vibrant yarn dyes that honour the environment and showcase your creativity.

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  • Library Journal 01/01/2025 pg. 22 (EAN 9781800922686, Paperback)

Author: Bauer, Anna
Publisher: Search Press
Binding: Paperback
Pub Date: 2025-02-25
BISAC: Crafts & Hobbies / Dye|Art / Environmental & Land Art|Crafts & Hobbies / Fiber Arts & Textiles|Crafts & Hobbies / Weaving & Spinning
Subjects: Dyes and dyeing|Yarn|Instructional and educational works|Textile fibers
Weight: 0.75 lbs
ISBN: 9781800922686
ASIN: -
SKU: SP-9781800922686

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