Natural Dyes by Gwen Fereday

Natural Dyes by Gwen Fereday

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Summary

This handbook explains how over 500 rich colours can be achieved from the five principal dyestuffs. The recipes are divided according to the colour wheel, with further sub-divisons into recipes for cotton yarn or wool, and practical information on setting up a workspace.

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Natural Dyes by Gwen Fereday

The process is surrounded by an almost alchemical mystique, there are instructions on setting up a workspace, and how to make the five principal mordaunts using copper, chrome, alum, tin and iron.
Gwen Fereday is a professional weaver and dyer with over twenty years' experience. She teaches at both degree and graduate level at Chelsea, Farnham and Islington City College in addition to running her own weekend workshops. She has worked as a colour matcher in the fashion industry and is an expert restorer of antique textiles.
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ISBN 13 9780714125657
ISBN 10 0714125652
Title Natural Dyes
Author Gwen Fereday
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher British Museum Press
Year published 2003-12-01
Number of pages 104
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.