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Natural Dyes And Home Dyeing (Dover Crafts: Weaving & Dyeing)
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Here In A Single Volume Is All The Information You Will Need To Extract Dyestuffs From Common Trees, Flowers, Lichens, And Weeds All The Information You Need To Create Beautifully Dyed Materials After Your Own Fancy, Distinctive And Individual.The Heart Of This Book Is Fiftytwo Recipes For Dyes Made From Natural, Easily Obtained Dyestuffs: Brown Dyes From The Bark Of Apple, Birch, Hemlock, Hickory, And Maple Trees; Yellows From A Wide Variety Of Sources Such As Arsemart, White Ash Bark, Barberry Bark, Sassafras, Lichens, Camomile Flowers, And Coffee Beans; Reds From Madder, Cochineal, Brazilwood, And Alkanet; Blues From Woad, Chemic, Orchil And Cudbear, As Well As From The Popular Indigo; And Blacks Most Commonly Made From Logwood And Soot. There Is Also The Possibility Of Combining Any Of These By Topdyeing (Successive Dyeing) Instructions For Which Are Given.Each Recipe Gives You Stepbystep Instructions That Tell You How To Prepare Your Ingredients, How To Shred, Soak, Dissolve, And Boil The Materials You Collect, How To Prepare Your Cloth (Whether Cotton Or Wood) For Dyeing, And Exactly How Long To Boil It For Optimum Results.Besides The Fiftytwo Recipes, Most Of Which Are Given In Several Versions, Miss Adrosko Deepens Your Knowledge Of Dyeing Techniques With A History Of The Craft Before The Discovery Of America, Among The Colonists, And After 1850 When Synthetic Dyes Began To Be Used. Appendixes List Dyes Mentioned In Early Dyers' Manuals Printed In America, And Give Excerpts From Three 19Thcentury Treatises Which Reveal Literally Hundreds Of Sources For Natural Dyestuffs. Concisely Written, Well Organized, This Book Will Not Only Let You Make All The Dyes Described In Its Pages, But Will Also Give You The Skills To Make Your Own Exciting Discoveries In A Field That Has Long Been Neglected.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Natural Dyes and Home Dyeing'? A: The book primarily focuses on teaching readers how to extract natural dyes from common plants, trees, and other organic materials, providing fifty-two recipes for creating beautiful dyed fabrics.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Natural Dyes and Home Dyeing' is Rita J. Adrosko.
- Q: What types of natural dyes are covered in the book? A: The book covers a variety of natural dyes, including browns from tree barks, yellows from flowers and lichens, reds from madder and cochineal, blues from woad and indigo, and blacks from logwood and soot.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 176 pages.
- Q: Is there a history of dyeing techniques included in the book? A: Yes, the book includes a historical overview of dyeing techniques before and after the discovery of America, as well as the introduction of synthetic dyes.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Natural Dyes and Home Dyeing' published? A: The book was published on June 1, 1971.
- Q: Can this book help beginners in dyeing? A: Yes, the book provides step-by-step instructions that are suitable for beginners as well as more experienced dyers, making it accessible to a wide audience.
- Q: Are there appendices in the book? A: Yes, the book includes appendices that list dyes mentioned in early American dyers' manuals and excerpts from 19th-century treatises.
- Q: What makes this book unique compared to other dyeing guides? A: This book is unique due to its focus on natural dye sources, comprehensive recipes, and historical context, allowing readers not only to create dyes but also to appreciate the craft's rich history.