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This book, by Susan Rex,
is a comprehensive guide to
percentage dyeing of wool, silk, alpaca, angora, mohair, dog fur, in
fact all natural protein fibers. It covers how to mix and use
by
brand, many kinds of acid dyes and how to achieve repeatable colour
with each one. The basic procedures are here for
any
beginner to master the art of dyeing with acid dyes. There
are
also, many tips for even the advanced dyer in this book. The book covers color theory, the dyeing of fleece, rovings, yarns and finished garments. Immersion dyeing, direct application dyeing, and planned direct application dyeing, are here. There are some novel techniques included. Find out how to dye wool for sock yarn that self-patterns. How to paint your own warps and rovings. Garbage Bag Dyeing, Microwave Dyeing, Solar Dyeing--its all here. This book brings together all the new dye techniques that professional hand dyers are using and makes them accessible and in one handy reference tool. What you will save in buying premium yarns could pay for this book in one project. Susan completed her Master Spinner degree at Old's College in Alberta, Canada (2002) and did her final project on the "Acid Dyeing of Wool and Other Protein Fibers". She has a wealth of knowledge and technique that she shares in this, her first book. 148 pgs--coil bound to stay flat. $30 Cnd. (Only 2 copies left) Canadian Orders: |
| Other books: Ashford Book of Carding -- $30 Ashford Book of Spinning--$30 Ashford Book of Dyeing--$30 Ashford Book of Rigid Heddle Weaving $30 Ashford Knitter's Loom $27 Patterns for the 8 shaft Loom (Ashford) $22 |
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