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Titre :
The Ashford Book of Dyeing
Auteurs : Ann Milner
Langue : Anglais
Nombre de pages : 192
Référence : ABD
Prix : 23.30 Euros TTC
Mot de l'éditeur :
The Ashford Book of Dyeing is a comprehensive, clearly
written introduction to the wonderful world of colour - placed
on fabric exactly how and where you want it. |
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The text is immediatly accessible to the absolute beginner.
From an outline of basic principles, the author takes a
step-by-step approach describing fabrics, relevant dyes and
techniques. For the more experienced dyers she also provides
detailed recipes for named dyes, instructions for advanced
techniques and a very clear discussion of percentage dyeing, a
system that enables the dyer to recreate exactly a specific
shade or colour.
This new edition of the Ashfor Book of Dyeing now also includes
a chapter of projects which guides the dyer through a series of
practical exercices designed to help develop an appreciation and
understanding of the techniques involved.
In an extensive section on natural dyeing, Ann Milner details
the results of her own experiments whith a wide range of natural
dyestuffs encourages the dyer in an exploration of his or her
own environment. As she says "The joy of using natural dyes is
discovering them for yourself. The aromatic smell of the yarn
and the soft, warm, subtle colours will be your reward".
There are chapters on dye bath dyeing for protein and cellulose
fibres; on direct application methods such as cold pad batch
dyeing, screen and block printing, painting or spraying; dyeing
silk using modern purpose-designed dyes; and resist dyeing
techniques, including batik. The author shows how to achieve
novelty effects with hot exhaust dyeing and how to use such
novel heat sources as the sun and the microwave oven.
She also includes a thougtful outline of the principles of
working with colour. This is illustrated with colour plates of
value charts and graduated triangles which display examples of
the wide range of shades available through percentage mixing of
dyes.
The book is illustrated with clear photographs demonstrating
techniques and a number of colour photographs illustrating the
brilliant results that can be achieved. It has a comprehensive
bibliography and a useful index of named dyes and dye classes.
If you are setting out to work with a particular fabric or a
specific dye; if you are looking for a required effect; if your
interest is in natural dyes, ancient indigo dyes or the modern
fibre reactives and ready-mixed silk dyes, the Ashfor Book of
Dyeing will provide invaluable information and guidance... and
inspiration! |
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