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Modern Natural Dyer A Comprehensive Guide to Dyeing Silk Wool Linen & Cotton at Home

by Kristine Vejar
Modern Natural Dyer A Comprehensive Guide to Dyeing Silk Wool Linen & Cotton at Home

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ISBN10: 1617691755
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Thousands of natural materials can produce glorious colorandmdash;the insect cochineal produces pink, maroon, and purple, and more than 500 species of plants produce indigo blue. Now, in The Modern Natural Dyer, expert Kristine Vejar shares the most user-friendly techniques for dyeing yarn, fabric, and finished goods at home with foraged and garden-raised dyestuffs as well as with convenient natural dye extracts. Demystifying the andquot;magic,andquot; Vejar explains in explicit, easy-to-follow detail how to produce consistent, long-lasting color. With stunning photography of the dyes themselves, the dyeing process, and 20 projects for home and wardrobe (some to knit, some to sew, and some just a matter of submerging a finished piece in a prepared bath), The Modern Natural Dyer is a complete resource for aspiring and experienced dye artisans.

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Kristine Vejar is the owner of A Verb for Keeping Warm, a popular yarn store and natural dye studio in Oakland, California. A Fulbright scholar, she began her intensive study and practice of natural dyeing nearly two decades ago in India.

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mkcarroll , August 17, 2019 (view all comments by mkcarroll)
Very thorough and instructive, with beautiful photos throughout. Shade cards for protein-based and cellulose-based fibers are provided. The projects are set up to walk you through specific skills and have step-by-step photos. Kristine Vejar is both an expert dyer and experienced instructor; it really shows in this book! This is an excellent introduction to plant-based textile dyeing and a useful resource for more experienced dyers. The materials used are all obtainable in North America and a list of resources is included. There are a few limitations - not all of us can set up an indigo vat, for example. Although she does have good instructions for setting up workspaces, and gives instructions on a manageable medium sized vat, you must wear eye protection and gloves, and I personally would not do this in a household with small children or pets around. You will likely need to make some purchases, whether for equipment or dye supplies (lye, soda ash, pH testing strips), although many of them can be obtained through thrift shops and garage sales (such as pots, tongs, and spoons). The projects often include the use of mordants and plant extracts that are easy to purchase. This makes sense - it's easier to get started and to get more predictable results - but if your aim is to do something low cost or easy to do with kids, this may not be the right book to start with.

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ISBN:
9781617691751
Binding:
Hardcover
Publication date:
10/20/2015
Publisher:
Stewart, Tabori, & Chang
Pages:
192
Height:
.90IN
Width:
8.90IN
Thickness:
.75
Illustration:
Yes
Author:
Kristine Vejar
Author:
Kristine Vejar
Photographer:
Sara Remington
Photographer:
Sara Remington
Photographer:
Sara Remington
Photographer:
Sara Remington
Subject:
Crafts-Dyeing and Surface Design

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