Author Description
Two hundred and sixty-eight recipes for natural dyes are fully tested and proportioned for practical home preparation
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This book investigates the practical application of botanical materials for the creation of textile dyes. Ida Grae provides a comprehensive manual for home-based natural dyeing, drawing upon extensive experimentation to establish reliable formulas. The text serves as a technical guide for practitioners seeking to extract and utilize pigments from various plant sources.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Two hundred and sixty-eight tested dye recipes
- Proportioned instructions for home preparation
- Identification of plant materials suitable for color extraction
Scope Limits
- Does not cover synthetic chemical dye alternatives
- Does not provide historical analysis of textile manufacturing
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Practitioners in the fiber arts frequently cite this work as a reliable technical reference for natural dyeing. Experts highlight the clarity of the instructions and the consistency of the provided formulas for home use.
Page Count:
229
Publication Date:
1979-01-01
Publisher:
Macmillan Pub Co
ISBN-10:
0020123906
ISBN-13:
9780020123903
Botany
Crafts
Natural Dyes
Textiles
Reference
Hobbies
Dyes and dying