The Ashford book of dyeing

Name/Title

The Ashford book of dyeing

Entry/Object ID

TT853.M55 1992

Description

This introduction to the world of colour details how to place colour on fabric exactly how and where the dyer wants it. The book includes chapters on natural dyeing, using chemical dyes, creative dyeing techniques, dyeing wool for felt and preparing liquid dyes for silk.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Matthew Yanchuk

Notes

Gift of Matthew Yanchuk, April 2024.

Lexicon

Search Terms

dyes and dyeing

Legacy Lexicon

Category

Book

Book Details

Author

Ann Milner

Publisher

B.T. Batsford

Place Published

City

London

Date Published

1992

ISBN

0908912250, 071347257

Notes

Length: 176

General Notes

Note Type

Contents

Note

Getting started -- Natural dying -- Using chemical dyes -- Chemical dye baths for protein fibres -- Chemical dye baths for protein fibres -- Chemical dye baths for cellulose fibres -- Direct application of chemical dyes -- Creative dyeing techniques -- Prepared liquid dyes for silk -- Dyeing synthetic fibres -- Dyeing with a microwave oven -- Dyeing wool for felt -- Dyes for handmade paper -- Colour.