The Dyer's Handbook offers practical recipes for bleaching, dyeing, and finishing fabrics.
This edition presents a long-standing, hands-on collection of methods and techniques for cotton, linen, wool, and silk. It focuses on approved processes you can apply in a workshop, dyehouse, or home craft setting, with step-by-step instructions and cautions to help you achieve reliable results.
- Clear, actionable procedures for bleaching, mordanting, and dyeing across different fibers.
- Ways to fix colors, finish fabrics, and improve water resistance using traditional formulations.
- Notes on equipment, temperatures, and timing to help avoid common mistakes.
- Historical context and practical tips drawn from a broad range of dyeing practices.
Ideal for crafters and professionals working with textiles who want hands-on, tested guidance in dyeing and finishing.