Targeted at plant enthusiasts and crafters, this magazine offers fresh ideas and inspiration for incorporating plants into creative projects. It features various articles, tutorials, and tips that celebrate the beauty and utility of plants in crafting, providing readers with unique ways to explore their passion for flora.
Do you love plants? Do you love crafting? Would you like to dye your own fabric, yarn or clothing?Learn the relaxing art of botanical dyeing with natural dyer, Rebecca Desnos. Connect with nature and open your eyes to the colour potential of plants.Discover how produce a wide palette of colours, including pink from avocados, yellow from pomegranates and coral from eucalyptus leaves. extract dye from just about any plant from the kitchen, garden or wild. use the ancient method of soya milk mordanting to achieve rich and long-lasting colour on plant fibres, such as cotton and linen. produce reliable colours that withstand washing and exposure to light.If you enjoy sewing, knitting or any other fibre craft, this is the book for you..
Explore the art of dyeing wood using natural dyes derived from plants. This guide provides step-by-step instructions and insights into creating vibrant colors from your own garden or local flora. Discover the techniques for extracting pigments and applying them to wood, enhancing your woodworking projects with unique, eco-friendly finishes. Ideal for crafters and DIY enthusiasts, this resource emphasizes sustainability and creativity in woodcraft.
Featuring over 100 pages, this zine offers a comprehensive collection of botanical dye recipes, tutorials, and articles. It includes four original tutorials from the author, alongside seven contributions from plant creatives worldwide, providing a diverse range of insights and inspiration for enthusiasts of plant dyeing.