dyes and dyeing

"Colors don't come out of nothing. They always start somewhere . . . With something . . . With someone. Discover how color is harnessed from nature in this survey of dyes and pigments from around the world. Organized by color--from yellow to purple to red and more--'Before Colors' marries a lyrical core text with tons of informational material for curious readers. In the narrative text, readers will encounter markers and artists as they source and process materials, transforming the most unexpected things into vibrant pigments and dyes. The sidebars offer much more to discover, including extensive lists of specific shades, short bios of colorful characters, and more"--Provided by publisher.

In this lively, funny memoir, Peggy Orenstein sets out to make a sweater from scratch shearing, spinning, dyeing wool and in the process discovers how we find our deepest selves through craft. Orenstein spins a yarn that will appeal to everyone. The COVID pandemic propelled many people to change their lives in ways large and small. Some adopted puppies. Others stress-baked. Peggy Orenstein, a lifelong knitter, went just a little further.

This book will show you how to create breathtaking works of wall art and statement home decor--all made using simple knots, natural dyes and 100% recycled materials. Start by learning 21 key knots, all shown clearly using step-by-step photography. Learn how to use natural materials to dye your yarn, as well as how to store your dyed yarn until you are ready to use it. Key safety advice is given here, as well as helpful tips for working with large pieces of macram? knotting from an irregular-shaped support and keeping an even tension.

Explores the history of the color blue from the use of blue rocks called lapis lazuli by ancient Egyptians to the development of indigo dye in India and Africa and the creation of chemical blue. Highlights the symbolic representation of the color blue. Includes back matter and additional resources.

This picture book follows one color's journey throughout history--from ancient Afghan painters to 1905, when a chemical blue dye was created--and around the world, as it becomes the blue we know today.

Many years ago, the color purple was available only to a privileged few because the process was very complicated and expensive. Then in 1856, a boy named William Henry Perkin was testing a hypothesis about a cure for malaria and found that his experiment resulted in something else--something vivid and rare for the times: synthetic purple. Perkin, a pioneer of the modern scientific method, made numerous advances possible, including canned food and chemotherapy. But it was his creation of purple that started it all. This book is a joyous celebration of Perkin's impactful purple"--OCLC.

George helps Steve and Betsy dye eggs, but when he accidentally falls into yellow dye, George experiments with the different colors to see which one will turn him brown again.

Presents a guide to the natural dyeing of fabrics and textiles, using native plants, and including information on the science, history, and practical aspects of dyeing, as well as a discussion of color theory, dye processes, and a practical botanical field guide.

Describes Navaho weaving, bedouin textiles, kasuri resist dyeing in Japan, inlay weaving in Nepal, brocaded motifs from Guatemala, and Peruvian tapestry weaving.