Hand Dyeing Yarn and Fleece: Dip-Dyeing, Hand-Painting, Tie-Dyeing, and Other Creative Techniques

by Gail Callahan

Hardcover, 2010

Status

Available

Barcode

984

Description

Crafts. Nonfiction. HTML: Create one-of-a-kind fiber arts projects with "exciting and unusual techniques" from the woman known as The Kangaroo Dyer� and The Color Whisperer (CraftStylish). Discover the colorful joys of hand dyeing your own yarn and fleece. It's easy, fun, and can be done right in your own kitchen! Self-taught dyer Gail Callahan shows you a variety of simple techniques to turn plain, outdated, or leftover yarn into vibrant "new" fibers using ovens, crockpots, frying pans, and other standard kitchen equipment. Detailed advice on color theory, self-striping, "grocery store" dyes, and handmade multicolor skeins make successful dyeing a cinch, even for complete beginners. "Filled with a TON of information . . . This book would help anyone that is looking to learn more about yarn dyeing. Overall, I would recommend checking this book out and becoming inspired." �Amanda Crochets.… (more)

Publication

Storey Books 2010-02-27 (2010), Edition: SPI

Language

ISBN

1603424687 / 9781603424684

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