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Books > Health, Home & Family > Handicrafts > Needlework & fabric crafts > Batik
This book covers all of the most popular tie-dye techniques - ice
dyeing, crumple dyeing and shibori - and shows how to create a wide
variety of designs and patterns. All you need to get started are
inexpensive materials - fabric, string, rubber bands - and dye.
Tie-Dye shirts and fabrics are a wonderful way to add creative
input to your life. It is fun and easy to dye and wear your own
colorful clothing. Tie-Dye 101 teaches you all of the basic tie-dye
techniques, so that you can create just the design you want Tie-dye
is an adventure every time, with a multitude of effects that make
this craft incredibly versatile. With tie-dye it is possible to
create a wide variety of designs and patterns, including stripes,
spirals, swirls, speckles, circles, and sunbursts. Each of the 33
terrific projects in this book use cold water dyes applied with
applicator bottles. These fiber-reactive dyes yield brilliant
colors, with excellent resistance to fading so shirts can be worn
for years to come.
A fun and on-trend guide for crafters of all abilities to learn how
to dye and print their own textiles. This book covers the 7 most
popular dyeing and printing techniques: sun print, veggie print,
shibori, wooden model, cyanotype, string, and flower pounding. It
includes clear, step-by-step instructions with coordinating
high-quality photography that will appeal to today's modern
crafters.
Botanical Dyes features recipes and top tips on everything you need
to know to make your own natural dyes. The process of turning
plants into print can help you reconnect with nature, find a
creative outlet and develop a mindful sense of presence. It also
promotes an awareness of sustainable practices and how to reduce
our impact on the planet. Extracting from and updating her book
Botanical Inks, Babs talks the home crafter through everything from
foraging for dyes, making mordants, creating an array of colours
and then putting your new knowledge to the test through a
collection of simple projects. With more than 15 dye
recipes, clear step-by-step instructions, troubleshooting tips and
explanations of what works and why, Botanical Dyes is the
accessible handbook that modern makers everywhere have been waiting
for.
Turn your wardrobe and accessories into a stylish, kaleidoscope of
colour, and dip into the world of tie dye! Tie dye has taken the
fashion world by storm. Once associated with the hippie movement,
tie dye is now chic and edgy, and - in our eco-conscious world -
can transform your old clothes into beautifully colourful,
patterned pieces. With a few twists, elastic bands and a volume of
dye, your once-loved T-shirts, denim jackets, hoodies, skirts and
shorts turn into iconic, vibrant pieces that you'll love to wear,
whatever the weather! Tie dye is something everyone can do, even
beginners. In this book, master both basic and more advanced
tie-dye styles project by project, using hand-made or
fibre-reactive dyes. Now you can create designs such as bullseye,
shibori and mandala patterns without hurting the planet. The
beginning of the book includes a chapter on natural dyes and how to
make them in your own kitchen, saving not just money but the
environment too by avoiding the use of harsh chemicals. It will
also discuss some eco-friendly alternatives for those who do not
want to make their own dyes, as well as planet-friendly mordants
that will ensure your dyed creations hold their colour. Illustrated
steps and clear instructions accompany all 11 projects and tie-dye
techniques, and each project comes with an alternative colourway to
inspire. Thrifted or upcycled garments and accessories are used to
make all the projects, so you can see how once-loved or upcycled
clothing can easily turn into beautiful, vibrant pieces that you'll
love to wear.
Take tie dye to the next level with this in-depth visual guide!
Capture bursts of colour in intricate waves and patterns with
expert tips from the women behind PrettyLifeGirls. Learn everything
you need to know for all things tie dye, including the basics plus
more advanced techniques such as reverse tie dye, ice dyeing, and
much more! Projects include t-shirts, socks, pillows and more.
No crafter should feel limited by the yarn colors available in a
favorite fiber shop not when it s so fun and satisfying to hand-dye
yarn and fleece right in the kitchen. Ultimate color control is now
within the reach of anyone who loves yarn and fleece.
In "Hand Dyeing Yarn and Fleece," self-taught dyer Gail Callahan
uses fiber, color, and heat to create exciting new yarns and yarn
colors. Her recipe-style instructions lead readers through a
variety of simple techniques that turn plain or outdated yarns into
colorful fibers, customized by color and quantity for the project
at hand. And there are even eight projects for knitters eager to
use their new yarns.
Standard kitchen equipment is all that's needed to set up a kitchen
dye shop. Dyeing can be done in a microwave oven, a sturdy stovetop
kettle, a crockpot, a traditional oven, or even an electric frying
pan Callahan covers every method.
Dyeing doesn t end with the simpler singlecolor methods.
Adventurous crafters will find instructions for designing
self-striping and multicolored yarns with dip-dyeing, tie-dyeing
hand-painting, and other inventive techniques. Detailed advice on
color theory and types of dyes, including food colors and other
"grocery store" dyes, make the entire process achievable for
complete beginners.
A wonderful new skill that will appeal to enthusiastic knitters,
crocheters, rug hookers, spinners, and weavers, hand dyeing is the
next step in creating handmade fiber crafts from scratch."
30 step-by-step tie-dye projects with full color photos perfect for
crafting fun at home! Add bursts of color and creativity to your
days with simply sensational tie-dye! With 30 fun projects to
choose from, everyone will find something they love. You can master
the classic tie-dye T-shirt but also go beyond the basic to
discover new patterns, techniques, and possibilities for DIY
clothing, accessories, and home decor. Step-by-step directions and
full-color photos guide you to beautiful results with less mess.
With this book, learn to make tie-dye: T-shirts Skirts Dresses
Leggings Sweatshirts Scarves Baby onesies Bucket Hats Headbands and
Scrunchies Socks Shoes Drawstring Backpacks Dog Collars and Leashes
Pillows Duvet covers Curtains Towels Garden flags And More! Get
your best tie-dye results ever with expert tips on choosing dyes,
perfecting patterns, and making colors last. DIY Tie-Dye fills the
tie-dye process with ease, imagination, and enjoyment for all ages!
Batik occupies a special place in Indonesian culture. Each fabric
has a rich story to tell--as a reflection of the nation's religious
beliefs, sophisticated court cultures and cosmopolitan history. The
extraordinary textiles in this book are from the collections of
Rudolf Smend and Donald Harper. Most date from the period 1880 to
1930 when the art of batik reached its apogee. Having collected
historical batik for over thirty years and published two books on
the subject, Rudolf Smend has invited his friend and fellow batik
specialist Donald Harper to contribute his fine collection to this
publication as well. None of the batik in this book have been
published before. They represent an exquisite cross-section of the
batik production of Java--the most important batik-producing region
in the world. The cloths are complemented by vintage photographs
from the first quarter of the 20th century demonstrating how the
batik were worn at court and at home. Three are from museums in
Dresden and Cologne, while three are from the private collection of
Leo Haks. The others have been collected over the past 30 years
from private sources in Java. The captions are by Maria
Wronska-Friend, an ethnologist and batik expert who frequently
visits Indonesian batik centers and has worked for many years as an
anthropologist in Papua New Guinea. Her contributions provide
fundamental knowledge for lovers of this art form while at the same
time providing new insights for experts. Rudolf Smend has invited
other batik aficionados of his generation to share their passion
for batik in this book. Inger McCabe Elliott, author of the
bestselling Batik: Fabled Cloth of Java has contributed her
lifelong experience. Other authorities like Annegret Haake,
Brigitte Khan Majlis and Jonathan Hope share their views and
expertise in these pages. This book represents a labor of love and
a lifetime of friendship for the two authors, who hope it will
provide inspiration to a whole new generation of batik lovers.
Live sustainably with style - grow fruits and vegetables, cook
them, create natural dyes, then make your own clothes with five
full-size pattern sheets. Focused around five crops (blackberry,
nettle, onion, red cabbage, and rhubarb) that can be foraged or
grown in an allotment, planter, or container, Bella Gonshorovitz -
fashion designer, dressmaker, and writer - shows you how to embrace
a holistic garden-to-garment lifestyle. - Learn how to forage, sow,
and harvest with straightforward grow guides - Enjoy your produce
with advice on the best vegan pantry ingredients and recipes -
Create natural dyes from your food waste to upcycle fabrics in
beautiful seasonal shades - Transform your fabrics into five
exclusively designed, essential pieces of clothing, including a
shirt dress and duster coat Swap food waste and fast fashion for
homegrown produce, delicious vegan dishes, and a contemporary
capsule wardrobe with the help of Bella's friendly, accessible
approach to sustainable living.
For the Javanese, batik is more than just shirts and sarung, The
patterns and motifs express their various local identities; they
are statements of Javanese life and philosophy.
For those who love crafts, choosing to dye your own fabric is
another stage in the creative process of producing original
hand-made items. This book shows you some of the fascinating ways
in which fabric can be dyed quickly and easily. Now the
technological process of making dyes has advanced and the palette
available has broadened. In addition, dyes are much more stable,
producing cloth that retains its vibrant hue. Whether you enjoy
working with dye and want to experiment with different methods of
using it, or you simply have a passion for unique hand-made crafts,
you are sure to find inspiration here.
Tie dye is back - and in a big way! Gracing catwalks and chic
interiors the world over, hand-dyed textiles have never been
cooler. Whether it's dip dyeing, shibori, ombre or classic circle
designs, this book contains all the essential skills readers need
to create contemporary patterned textiles using simple dyeing
techniques. Expert authors Pepa and Karen provide detailed
step-by-step instructions and clear photographs for the core
techniques, and a pattern directory showing how to achieve a myriad
of beautiful designs. Each technique has multiple variations
demonstrating the different ways the reader can manipulate the
effect created. Each technique is accompanied by a desirable
wearable or home decor project, giving readers the opportunity to
put their new skills to use.
The best resource on natural dyeing is back, updated to make your
colorful hobby even more beautiful and rewarding.
A practical and inspiring guide to creating and using natural dyes
from plants, "Wild Color, Revised and Updated Edition," offers the
latest information on current environmentally friendly dyeing
techniques and more than 65 species of plants and natural
dyestuffs.
This comprehensive book outlines all the necessary equipment, how
to select fibers and plant parts, choose the right methods for
mordanting and dyeing, test color modifiers and the fastness of
dyed colors, and obtain a range of gorgeous colors from every
plant, from alter to woad, shown in more than 250 swatches.
"Wild Color, Revised and Updated Edition, "is the all-in-one
resource for fiber enthusiasts, including knitters, sewers, and
weavers; gardeners who are interested in new uses for traditional
dye plants; and eco-conscious DIYers who want authoritative
information about the natural dyeing process and the plants that
are essential to it.
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