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Silk Painting, Natural Dyes, Screen Printing, Batik, Dye History, General Dyeing, Design Resource and More

The Dyers Companion
Klos
A neat book containing everything you could ever need to know about dyeing including equipment, types and uses of dyes, receipes and procedures
An essential book for hand dyers.
Spiralback 112 pages + 8 pages with colour charts
. 31.95

To Dye For
25 great dying projects for the home. Contains full instructions and finished product images for each project.
Special Price 14.95

Transforming Fabric
Dahl
Rarely does one book provide you with all the secrets, instruction,
inspiration, and information you'll need for years of successful
dyeing, painting and patterning fabric. Ms. Dahl takes the reader
on a comprehensive and entertaining journey through the world
of surface design. As an experienced teacher, she simplifies the
materials, answers the questions often asked, and makes you feel
she's present, leading you step-by-step through each technique.
39.95

Silk Painting For Beginners
Clay
Jill Clay's clear and practical explanations show just how easy it is to produce pieces to be proud of. This progressive course provides a thorough grounding in the skills and applications of painting on silk, with a range of projects and techniques to encourage beginners and inspire more advanced painters. Through cards, scarves, cushions and wallhangings, the uses of guttas, blocking and hombres, watermarks and overpainting are all made clear. - full descriptions of all materials & their uses - choosing & enlarging designs - basic colour theory - using dilutants, anti-spread & thickeners - - alternative methods for fixing dyes 39.95

Silk Painting- New Ideas and Textures
Kennedy and Varrall
This book covers 12 silk-painting techniques in individual chapters: water, spray, salt, sugar, alcohol, wax, gutta, anti-spread, thickener, crayons, pens and sun. Each technique is described in detail with a list of materials, colour photographs and comprehensive instructions. There is an extensive reference section at the end of the book, covering the equipment and materials needed for silk painting, setting up a workroom, brushes and frames, the various methods of fixing dyes, crayons and pens and washing and caring for the finished items. 39.95
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Beginners Guide to Silk Painting
Southan
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Painting on silk is a popular pastime. Silk paints and materials are now widely available, and the craft is much easier than it looks. This guide presents step-by-step colour photographic sequences to show how easy it is to do. The book also contains ten projects for scarves, cushion covers, greetings cards and wall-hangings, in which readers combine the natural beauty of silk with silk paints to create attractive items. 27.95

Silk Painting- Flowers on Silk
Southan
A series of projects with complete step-by-step photographs show how to capture the beauty and translucency of orchids, daffodils, tulips, irises and poppies. The techniques are many and varied – they include using outliners and wax, blending colours, overpainting, painting on to dry and damp silk, painting with broken colour, etching on silk velvet and discharging. The glorious pictures will inspire all those interested in silk painting and textiles to explore the versatility and breadth of this exciting medium. 30.95

Complete guide to Silk Painting,
Hahn

This guide to silk painting contains ideas, designs and techniques that follows the "silk road" of discovery from fibre through to fabric, and takes readers, step-by-step, through the different techniques of this art. Colour illustrations detail the history of the silk trade in Asia and Europe, and the development of the modern silk-making process. There is also information and advice on material and equipment, and many ideas for gift and home-furnishing projects, as well as examples of wallhangings, pictures and designer clothing. 33.95

Artist's guide to Gutta & Wax resist Techniques,Moyer
This book covers the essentials of the silk painting art including the materials required and the basic palette of fabric dyes. Then, through a series of step-by-step lessons, demonstrates the procedures of the gutta method. Beginning with how to draw and design using gutta, Moyer describes the direct method, the salt crystal method, the droplet method, the alcohol method and the faux batik method of application. The book concludes with methods for fixing the dyes permanently with steaming and dry cleaning. 54.95

Inspirational Silk Painting fron Nature
Henge

The ideas in this book are beautiful and an excellent source for inspiration. The instuctions are clear and easy to understand, great for beginners and the more experianced. The work featured covers a variety of techniques from straight silk painting, both iron and steam fixed, to using salt effects and batik work. An excellent book. 30.95

Batik - The Weekend Crafter
Light
With some plain fabric, dye, wax, everyday materials, and the streamlined simple-to-learn process that unfolds in colorful photos, you can create 21 magnificent projects of all kinds. Unusual pillows to spruce up an old couch? A breathtaking card for a certain someone? Or decorate delicate café curtains with petals and a heart-shaped cookie cutter. It’s all here along with many more fun things to make. You can jump right in, creating these wonderful items as you try out a variety of techniques that take a fresh, contemporary approach to this traditional art. 24.95

Marbling -The Weekend Crafter
Sims
Once you see and get the hang of breathtaking designs that resemble stones; that feather, wave, and undulate; and that add eye-catching dimension, you won't want to stop. The basic process is very easy, consisting of only 8 steps, from setting up a bath for floating the paint to rinsing and drying the finished creation. You'll learn how to work with paper, fabric, and other materials. Layer different effects to enhance a print, or marble on a textured surface. 29.95

 Colour Moves- Transfer Paints on Fabric
Kemshall
It's time to play with fabric like you never have before! In Color Moves, you'll learn how to create original designs on paper first, and then transfer them to fabric in a snap. Create glorious washes of color or intricate designs. Reproduce elaborate applique-style patterns without all the work. Even make miniature patchwork designs that skip the tricky piecing process.59.95
                      
                                   
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Shibori- Creating colour and texture on silk
Brito
The book opens with an overview of the influences on the American version of the shibori technique. Then, it moves on to explain other important aspects of this unique process: "Dyeing Essentials," for example, discusses how to work with silk and acid dyes; "Creating Resists" illustrates several styles of resist, each of which produces stunning color combinations and elegant pleated effects. This wonderful guide brims with lavish, full-color photography as well as examples from American shibori artists. 54.95

The World of Rozome-Wax Resist Textiles of Japan Benjamin

This catalog detailing wax-resist textiles of Japan and their history covers both techniques and background, examining the works of contemporary and past Japanese masters and considering the development of Rozome. Numerous black and white and color photos detail the process and art of rozome. 94.95

Shibori, Inventive art of Japanese resist dyeing
Yoshiko Wada

Yoshiko Wada covers the scope of Shibori, its history, artists and techniques with expertise and beautiful photos. There are only a handful of books on traditional shibori in English. Here you will find an easy to read, well laid out format. Techniques are covered with clear, detailed instructions and diagrams. This is most helpful for beginners yet allows the advanced to become more proficient and precise. 87.95

Shibori -The art of fabric tying, folding, pleating & dyeing
Moller
The ancient Japanese craft of Shibori is a stunning form of fabric tying, folding, pleating & dyeing. Moller modifies traditional techniques & shows how simple it is to transform, silk, velvet & other modern fabrics. Clear & colourful step by step photos will guide you through all the techniques, including how to manipulate your fabric to create fantastic & unique patterns. 27.95

Memory on cloth - Shibori now
Yoshiko Wada
Shibori can be used not only to create patterns on cloth but to turn fabric from a two-dimensional into a three-dimensional object. The word is used here to refer to any process that leaves a "memory on cloth". In addition to traditional methods it encompasses high-tech processes like heat-set on polyester (made famous by Issey Miyake's revolutionary pleated clothing), melt-off on metallic fabric, the fulling and felting that make it possible to turn all-natural fabrics into three-dimensional shapes, weaving resist (in which, for instance, a warp thread can be pulled to gather the cloth to resist dye), and devore, in which just one part of a mixed fabric is dissolved with chemicals. 139.95

Introduction to Batik
Griffin & Horne

Packed with practical advice & projects which will appeal to both the beginner & the more experienced, this book simply illustrates how to create beautiful & original batik designs. It contains ideas for a wall hanging & a selection of fashion garments including waistcoats, silk & cotton tops, shirts & silk scarves. 21.95

Creative Batik - History,material, technique
Robinson
The projects in this book are intended to provide a starting point from which you can develop your own ideas. You do not need to be good at drawing or painting to produce stunning results because the wax, dyes & fabrics do a lot of the work for you. Once you have understood the basic principle of wax & water resisting each other, you’ll quickly gain the confidence to develop the technique further. This book explores many different techniques, from making simple marks & drawings with wax, to dipping & painting with dyes, etching, cracking, discharging & more. 29.95

Art of Batik, Flowers & Landscapes
Taylor,

In step-by-step demonstrations, Mary Taylor shows exactly how to develop pictures and wallhangings using the ancient art of batik. She gives designs for roses, poppies, magnolias, Scottish hills, French villages and seascapes. Her work will inspire artists and craft enthusiasts to create wonderful pictures.

21.95

A Weavers Garden -
Growing plants for natural dyes and fibres
Buchanan
Valuable hints from a veteran botanist and weaver on dyeing fibers and fabrics, what soap plants to use for cleaning textiles, advice on fragrant plants to scent and protect fabrics, plant materials to use as tools, suggestions for planning and creating a garden featuring cotton, flax, indigo, and much more. Includes glossary, pronunciation guide and an abundance of illustrations. An informative and inspiring volume for weavers, gardeners, textile artists, and craftspeople. 26.95

Dyers Garden- Growing plants for natural dyeing
Buchanan

Now you can keep the beautiful colours of your summer garden with you all year long in the form of vibrant dyes for natural fibers. A DYER'S GARDEN walks you through a garden season from design to planting to harvesting for the dye pot. The hundreds of colors presented are but a sampling of the striking hues you can achieve by following the author's foolproof methods and encouragement for experimentation. 28.95

Batik & Tie Dye Techniques
Belfer
This comprehensive, generously illustrated handbook leads readers step by step through the techniques required in creating imaginative and beautiful batiks and tie dyed textiles. Exploring the history and tradition of both methods, it covers every phase of their creation, from selecting proper equipment and supplies and setting up a studio on through to planning and completing the finished works of art. With over 100 photographs and 28 diagrams. 29.65

The Fabric and Yarn Dyer's Handbook
Kendall
A vital tool for anyone interested in decorating fabric and yarn, this book contains detailed step-by-step instructions to all the main techniques for dyeing and decorating. These include traditional vat and tie-dying as well as innovative contemporary methods never published before involving the use of such workaday items as photocopiers, aluminum foil and latex. Techniques included are: Batik, Stencilling, Block Printing, Screenprinting, Monoprinting, Wax printing, Devore and Colour stripping. A comprehensive section on different fabrics and yarns, dyes, pigments and paints is packed with handy tips from the author, a leading expert in textile dyeing and decoration. 36.95

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Fabric Painting
Kennedy & Varrall
Jill Kennedy and Jane Varrall reveal how to use the wide range of materials available today to create designs on a variety of fabrics. The main body of the book introduces the reader to a wide range of techniques and exciting ways of applying colour to fabric. As well as traditional methods such as tie-and-dye, screenprinting, gutta and wax, new ideas are explored, including marbling, foil printing and methods inspired by interior design such as woodgraining, combing and stencilling. An extensive reference section at the end of the book is full of advice on equipment, safety and aftercare of the painted fabrics. 49.95  OUT OF PRINT

Craft of Natural Dyeing
Dean
To create an infinite variety of beautiful natural colours on wool, silk, cotton and other yarns and materials you can use a host of flowers, leaves, barks and roots, from dahlias and safflower to onion skins and turmeric.Expert dyer Jenny Dean shows you haw to dye at home, using simple equipment. There is helpful advice on the mordanting process that will fix the colours, and guidance on light-fastness, plus instructions on how to use traditional dyestuff such as woad, indigo, weld and madder. 27.95

Color on Paper and Fabric
Issett

The rich surface patterns and finishes shown in Color on Paper and Fabric are created with the most accessible of materials and techniques. Using dyes, inks, paints and metallic powders from the local art supply store – as well as paper and fabrics you may already have on hand – author Ruth Issett shows how to create gorgeous effects for notecards, scrapbooks, journals, quilts, clothing and furnishings. 34.95

Complex Cloth , Dunnewold - A comprehensive quide to surface design.
In this comprehensive guide, Jane explains her system of layering simple processes to produce intriguing surface designs. Full-color photographs of fabric, quilts, and clothing provide a sampling of her beautiful results.Experiment with fibre-reactive dyes, household bleach, fabric paints, water-based resists, photocopy transfers, foiling, silk screening, stenciling, stamping, embroidery & beading to create your own sumptuous fabrics. 79.95

Fabric Painting for Embroidery
Harding
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This resource book offers a store of information to anyone working in textiles; it surveys tools and equipment and explains the many methods possible for transferring patterns on to farbric. Each method is explained with precise instructions, together with illustrations of the design source and method. The range of methods covered includes thread wrapping, stencils, screen printing, printing with brushes,printing with card, block printing, potato printing, rolling, transferring photocopies, painting on fabric, starch resists, using candles, wax resist, gutta resist, marbling and metallic powders. 39.95

Fabric Photos
Croner

Step-by-step instructions tell how to print photographs on cloth and color them without harm to the original photo. Use this inexpensive new transfer process to decorate a variety of household accessories.36.95

Colour and Design on Fabric
Singer Design
Put excitement back into your sewing! Turn ordinary fabrics into artist's originals. This book offers over 25 innovative painting, dyeing, imaging, and stitching techniques. It also includes instructions, with fully-colored photographs, that explain the dye mixing process. 42.95

Fabric Dyeing and Printing
Wells
Fabric Dyeing and Printing is the most comprehensive and well-researched printing and dyeing text available. Author Wells explores not only traditional techniques of fabric dyeing and printing, but also such cutting-edge techniques as devor and cloqu. The book offers a fresh and current aesthetic that will intrigue and seduce the novice and expert alike. In step-by-step process photos and illustrations, the author outlines 30 key patterning techniques. Twenty dye recipes are presented in easy-reference cookbook style. 89.95
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Batik-Drawn in Wax, Van Hout

This book will appeal to anyone interested in Indonesian arts and textiles. It is a rich source of study for scholars interested in the art of batik and the society in which it developed to its high level of perfection. 64.95

Dyeing for Fibres & Fabrics
Australian Forum for Textile Arts

A comprehensive and technical guide to dye classifications and uses. Contains recipes and safety information. A must have book for those who want to really understand dyes. 19.75

Noel Dyrenforth
The Technique of Batik

Written by one of the leading experts on the art of painting on fabric using wax resist and dyes, this is a comprehensive guide to batik technique and its creative potential. Includes 158 color illustrations. 54.95

Batik, Tie Dyeing, Stencilling, Silk Screen, Block Printing
Kafka
This comprehensive, generously illustrated handbook leads readers step by step through the techniques required in creating imaginative and beautiful batiks and tie dyed textiles. Exploring the history and tradition of both methods, it covers every phase of their creation, from selecting proper equipment and supplies and setting up a studio on through to planning and completing the finished works of art. With over 100 photographs and 28 diagrams. 34.95

The Red Dyes- Cochineal, Madder & Murex purple, Sandberg
This book reveals the fascinating history of how the natural red dyes came to various people and cultures centuries ago. The text is complemented with unique photographic material of pattern sketches, recipes, and test sample excerpts and original prints from manufacturers' archival treasures. Contemporary recipes for dyeing with madder and cochineal are also included. 43.95

Batik for Artists and Quilters
Piper
Learn about the wondrous art and craft of batik with this delightfully descriptive book. It effectively covers the batik process from defining the medium to providing step-by-step projects. This book guides the reader through the required equipment, tools and materials; waxing methods; color and dye options; removal of wax and setting of color; surface designs; fine art; quilting. There are a wealth of projects accompanied by expert instruction as well as gorgeous photography of beautiful batik art from artists around the world. 67.95

A Handbook of Indigo Dyeing
Prideaux
This book shows how a huge variety of wonderful effects can be produced by folding, stitching, binding and clamping fabric before dyeing. Clear instructions and step-by-step pictures demonstrate the dyeing process and show how to prepare, dye and make a silk velvet scarf, a tea cozy, a jacket and a cushion. From the beginner to the experienced dyer, all will be inspired by Vivien's wonderful blue creations.Full instructions, with color photographs, of how to set up and maintain a zinc lime vat and a hydrosulphite vat are included. 38.95

Indigo, Madder and Marigold
Van Stralen
Using traditional dyestuffs, minimal mordants, and a creative approach to dye mixing, overdyeing, and pH modification, Trudy Van Stralen shows how to produce a stunning range of colors from just a few dyepots. Dozens of full-page photographs present a feast of color on fibers, yarns and fabrics, along with instructions and recipes for reproducing them. The book includes in-depth discussion of more than twenty of the most important natural dyestuffs, and more than 200 individual recipes. 65.95
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Fabric Dyeing for Beginners, McClure

This book is an excellent reference for beginners. It treats the subject like a cookbook, walking you step by step through each "recipe" so you can proceed with confidence. Especially recommended for quilters and stitchers who want to know enough to get the desired results for their projects without drowning in more information than they need. Several different dyeing techniques are explored, including pickle-jar, fabric-fold, tie-dye, and stencil methods. 54.95

Color Works
Menz
Color is a key element when designing any craft project, but many crafters are afraid of combining the wrong colors and ruining their hard work. Never again! Deb Menz shows crafters how they can get beautiful color results in any of their favorite mediums – from beads to yarn, thread, paper, and more. This book brings the principles of color theory down to a practical level and applies them to knitting, spinning, weaving, surface design, hand and machine embroidery, beadwork, and paper collage. 39.95

Handpainting Fabric
Newman
If you've been wanting to dabble in the art of fabric painting but don't know where or how to get started, this would be an excellent choice. Many techniques are discussed and demonstrated: freehand painting, discharging, stamping/printing, using resists and wax , "shortcut shibori" and more. The color photographs inspire! 49.95

Dyeing to Colour
Curtis

Microwave dyeing and other quick and easy methods of colouring fabric with dye.

49.95

Lichen Dyes - The new source book
Casselman

Noted textile designer and lichen expert explains how to create and use dyes derived from lichens. Text covers history of the use of lichen pigments, safe dyeing methods, ecologically sound dyeing and use of mordants, lichen identification, more.

 21.95

Hands on Dyeing
Blumenthal

If you're really into dyeing you should have this book. Very useful and clear information about color theory, color mixing, controlled dyeing, overdyeing, resists. Discusses most types of dyes including Procion. Much specific information. Lots of good diagrams, beautiful color photos. All in all, a superior book. 37.95

Natural Dyes and Home Dyeing
Adrosko

A practical guide with over 150 recipes this is an excellent book full of information and history of natural dying.

21.95

Dyeing in Plastic Bags
Deighan

The book begins with some general information about colour, then gets down to the nitty-gritty of what dyes to use, how to mix and fix them and how to apply them to fabric to obtain different effects. There’s a chapter on washing, drying and ironing and checking for fastness and a special chapter on dyeing with children which is an invaluable resource for teachers of arts and crafts. It ends with FAQs, a List of Suppliers and a very helpful Book list.
48.95

Magic Dyeing Made Easy
Deighan

This new book explores new and exciting techniques using Procion dyes...In a bag. In a tray. In the microwave! Including...Recipes for muted shades. Silk dyeing using Procion MX dyes. How to dye larger pieces. Encourages the absolute beginner and inspires the more experience dyer.Plus...Ideas for using your magical fabrics. Coil pots. Braids. Quilt projects

48.95

Simple Screenprinting
Stromquist
From decorative paper bags to elegant home furnishings, the 26 attractive projects in this beginner’s manual will win converts to the simple, fabulous craft of screen printing. Find out how to select and mix inks, print a picture evenly, care for screens, and transform basic sketches into scale images for a design. Make a light exposure unit to create prints of drawings, photographs, and found objects. The fun begins when these techniques turn into projects, including a pretty hand-stamped pillow, a lovely embellished table runner, and a keepsake picture album that features a screen-printed family photo on its cover. Gallery-quality items pictured throughout provide extra inspiration. 39.95

Silk Screen Techniques
Biegeleisen

A complete home course in silk screen, describing all five of the most general and useful techniques. Step-by-step instructions plus chapters on multicolor silk-screening and color matching and blending make it possible for anyone to produce fine, well-registered prints. 141 illustrations.

26.95

The Complete Book of Silk Screen Printing Production
Biegeleisen

Extremely thorough coverage of practically everything of importance known about the silk screen process. Brief history, plus detailed information on basic tools and equipment, stencil making and photo stencil methods, multicolor work, facts about paints, lacquers and other compounds, and tips on mixing and matching colors. 124 figures.

23.95

Silk Screen Printing for Artists and Craftsmen
Schwalbach

Quickly master techniques of silk-screen printing for both art prints and textile design. Constructing a printing board and frame, preparing inks or dyes, printing the color runs, working with different resists, more, including special print project for the beginner. Clear explanations and 193 illustrations, including 19 in full color.

26.95

Mythical Creatures Designs
Hill

Beautifully illustrated photocopiable, copyright free collections of decorative patterns and motifs. Mythical Creatures, Medieval, Art Nouveau, Egyptian, Angel and Fairy and Chinese collections are currently available with more to come! These classic designs can be used by craftspepole, artists, needleworkers and all those interested in creating thier own original ideas and projects.
14.95

Introduction to Screenprinting on Fabric
Batik Oetoro

Want to screenprint but not sure how? This book explains the basic concepts of screenprinting and carries you through to more advanced stenciling and printing methods. So easy to follow you will be printing your own fabrics in no time.

9.99

Angel & Fairy Designs
Balchin

14.95

Naphtol Dyeing
Hunter

Contains all of the information needed to dye with Naphtol dyes and diazo salts. A useful guide for beginners and the experienced. Contains recipes, dyeing process, trouble shooting advice and mixing guide.9.99

Egyptian Designs
Pinder
14.95

Fibre Reactive Dyeing
Hunter

This book tells you everything you need to know to get fabulous results with your fibre reactive dyes everytime. It contains information on handpainting, length dyeing, printing, discharging, safety and storage as well as special effects. 9.99

Traditional Chinese DesignsPinder
14.95 ea

Natural Dyes Resource Book
Batik Oetoro

Containing practical natural dyeing experiments this book is perfect for teachers or those wanting to teach themselves. The experiments range from basic to advanced and together form a course of lessons that increase in complexity. 9.99

Natural Dyes
Batik Oetoro

A fantastic reference book for anyone wanting to use plants to colour fibres this book provides essential information for understanding natural dyes. Containing information on the types of plants to use, recipes, mordant methods, assistants, saddening and blooming as well as a comprehensive colour reference sheet. 9.99

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