Leaf and Colour

Be inspired by the plants around you and discover their unique colours. This book is a practical guide to eco-printing and natural dyeing on cotton and other plant based fibres. With a focus on natural materials and simple methods, it is easy to get started or to deepen your existing dyeing practice. Learn how to: • choose fabric and prepare it with soy milk binder • choose and gather dyestuff • make dye baths from leaves, flowers and bark • produce even and patterned dye effects • create clear and detailed eco-prints • and combine the techniques to create unique garments with leaf prints and sections of solid dye LOUISE UPSHALL is an artist and dyer with a special interest in eco-printing on cotton. Under the label Gumnut Magic, she writes, teaches and sells a range of naturally dyed clothing and fabric.

Be inspired by the plants around you and discover their unique colours. This book is a practical guide to eco-printing and natural dyeing on cotton and other plant based fibres. With a focus on natural materials and simple methods, it is easy to get started or to deepen your existing dyeing practice. Learn how to: - choose fabric and prepare it with soy milk binder - choose and gather dyestuff - make dye baths from leaves, flowers and bark - produce even and patterned dye effects - create clear and detailed eco-prints - and combine the techniques to create unique garments with leaf prints and sections of solid dye LOUISE UPSHALL is an artist and dyer with a special interest in eco-printing on cotton. Under the label Gumnut Magic, she writes, teaches and sells a range of naturally dyed clothing and fabric.