Leaf and Colour

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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.