Welcome! Have you ever wanted to dye your own fabric or yarn? Then you should check out Natural Color. Natural Color is a comprehensive
guide to dying using plants (and other natural resources) by Sasha Duerr. This is a beautiful hardcover book that has
something for all levels (from beginner to advanced). I have been interested in dying my own wool, cotton
and silk for some time. I only wanted to
use natural materials because of my allergies to dyes. The author takes the time to explain the
process and the materials needed. The
instructions are easy to understand and the book has beautiful
illustrations. The book is set up by
seasons (for color purposes). You can
learn how to dye using persimmons, rosemary, indigo, sweet gum leaf, hibiscus,
plus much more. There is a good chapter
on mordants and modifiers. There is a
glossary of terms, index, and list of resources. There are some lovely projects in the
book. If you wish to learn to dye with
natural materials, then I recommend this book for you. I give Natural Color 5 out of 5 stars. Natural Color would make a great gift for the
crafter in your family.
I will be back later to review Fatal Fiction by Kym Roberts. I hope all of you have a great afternoon. Take care and Happy Reading!
Kris
The Avid Reader
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