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This book is a guide for craftworkers wishing to employ synthetic dyes on fibres and yarns. It presents simple, tested methods for dyeing wool, mohair, silk, cotton, rayon, acrylic, nylon, and other fibres. It explains how to achieve bright, clear, subtle or muted colours that are fast to light and washing.
The authors demystify the different types of synthetic dye, including acid, reactive, metal-complex, direct, disperse and vat dyes, in non-technical language. It covers yarn and fibre dyeing for spinners, weavers, embroiderers, and knitters.
With this book, spinners can add colour to fleeces, weavers can create ikat effects, embroiderers can produce unique designs, and knitters can alter the colour of wool. By understanding colour theory and experimenting with techniques, craftworkers can achieve impressive results and add a new dimension to their textiles.
Used (good, see images, minor dust jacket wear) Hardcover ISBN 0170071928
