Bøger af Louise Upshall

Be inspired by the plants around you and discover their unique colours. This book is a practical guide to eco-printing and natural dyeing on cotton and other plant based fibres. With a focus on natural materials and simple methods, it is easy to get started or to deepen your existing dyeing practice.Learn how to:¿ choose fabric and prepare it with soy milk binder¿ choose and gather dyestuff ¿ make dye baths from leaves, flowers and bark ¿ produce even and patterned dye effects ¿ create clear and detailed eco-prints¿ and combine the techniques to create unique garments with leaf prints and sections of solid dye LOUISE UPSHALL is an artist and dyer with a special interest in eco-printing on cotton. Under the label Gumnut Magic, she writes, teaches and sells a range of naturally dyed clothing and fabric.