The Fabric & Yarn Dyer's Handbook: Over 100 Inspirational Recipes for Dyeing and Decorating - Softcover

Kendall, Tracy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1855858797 ISBN 13: 9781855858794

Publisher: Collins & Brown, 2001

Synopsis

If you want to give fabrics that personal touch, you can't do without this vital tool that covers everything from traditional vat coloring to tie-dying, as well as innovative contemporary methods involving photocopiers, foil, and latex. Jam-packed with handy tips from a leading expert in textile dyeing and decoration, it describes the characteristics of different fabrics and yarns, dyes, pigments, and paints. Color strip, screen or block print, do Indonesian batik, smoke stencil, and so much more, with over 100 inspirational, beautifully photographed recipes for dyeing and patterning fabric, a comprehensive techniques section, and symbols that quickly convey a recipe's difficulty, preparation time, process, and type of dye required. And a handy color key system instantly identifies the best material for each procedure!

About this title

About the Author:

Tracy Kendall has worked in the textiles department of the Royal College of Art. She also designs and produces her own innovative range of wallpapers and works with numerous well-known fashion designers on dyeing and printing projects.
Praise for The Fabric & Yarn Dyer's Handbook:
"Grab this comprehensive guide and learn all you need to know."-Vogue Patterns"Beautifully designed, encyclopedic overview."-Threads"Inspirational...will feed your creativity for years to come."-Sew News

Review:

"Grab this comprehensive guide and learn all you need to know."--Vogue Patterns  "Beautifully designed, encyclopedic overview."--Threads "Inspirational...will feed your creativity for years to come."--Sew News

About this edition

• Publisher: Collins & Brown
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 1855858797
• ISBN 13: 9781855858794
• Binding: Spiral-bound
• Number of pages: 160