Harvesting color : how to find plants and make natural dyes
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TT854.3.B87
Description
Burgess showcases three dozen common plants that yield striking hues. Citing fascinating botanical lore, she demystifies the process of recognizing each plant in the wild. For those you can grow yourself, she details when to sow the seed and how to nurture the plant. For all the plants, you'll learn the optimal time to harvest, as well as how to extract the best dyes.
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dye plants, dyes and dyeing--domestic, dyes and dyeing--textile fibers, natural dyes, yarn
