Nature provides : dyes for rainbows : a workshop approach

This book presents a workshop approach for obtaining rainbows of color during each of three different workshops: Missouri Dye Plants (locally found plants), Ancient Dyes (those commonly used during North American early statehood), and Lesser Known Dyes (those used in other countries). Each of 26 dyes cover four full pages: the plant or insect description and history, pictures of the plant or insect and its habitat, the dye's unique extraction process, and at least 8 colors from each dye on wool roving, raw silk and cotton fabrics. The introduction section includes Carol Leigh's teaching and multi-cultural experiences over the past 35 years, PLUS instruction on preparing different fibers to accept and hold onto dyes for color. The conclusion section includes an extensive gallery of dyed items created locally and from around the world.… (more)