Botanists and anyone who works with fiber crafts (amateur or professional) will welcome this clear account of 48 plants from which natural dyes can be obtained, including elderberry, henna, indigo, madder, and saffron. Each plant is beautifully illustrated by GretelDalby-Quenet, a skilled botanical artist, in a full-page painting that also shows the dye colors the plant can yield. The book is unusual in that it combines considerable botanical and chemical information with hands-on practical advice on treating the plants to obtain the most characteristic colors.Published at $19.95 Our last copies available at $9.98
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"...this is an excellent reference book for novice and experienced dyers alike...the book is lavishly illustrated with beautiful drawings worthy of a place on the wall." Permaculture Magazine (2006)
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This clear account of plants from which natural dyes can be obtained will be welcomed not only by all who work with fiber arts but also by botanists. Most well-known dye plants are discussed, and each plant is beautifully illustrated.
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- British Isles (Real Exploring Guides) by Cimino Publishing Group in Back Matter
- Wild Flowers (Encyclopedia S.) by John Akeroyd in Back Matter
- Wild Flowers (Piccolo Spotters) (Piccolo Books) by Bob Press in Back Matter
- English Names of Wild Flowers by John George Dony in Back Matter
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- Herbs in Bloom: A Guide to Growing Herbs As Ornamental Plants by Jo Ann Gardner on page 113, and Back Matter
- Wild Color: The Complete Guide to Making and Using Natural Dyes by Jenny Dean in Back Matter
- The Dyer's Companion (The Companion Series) by Dagmar Klos in Back Matter
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