Books on Dyes, Color and Dyeing

The Woolery maintains an extensive inventory of titles for all aspects of the fiber crafts, including spinning, weaving, dyeing, knitting, machine knitting, crocheting, felting, fiber animals and a wonderful collection of childrens' books that have a fiber craft or animal tilt. We think you will find something for every occasion. If you would like recommendations or don't see a title, give us a call. Books, particularly craft books, come and go, so the list is always changing. We will keep this on-line list up to date.

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	DYEING & COLOR BOOKS
	DYEING & COLOR BOOKS

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The Art and Craft of Natural Dyeing by Liles: history and practical manual; how to use natural dyes on natural fibers. $19.95.

The Ashford Book of Dyeing by Miller: a comprehensive introduction to color and dyeing. Covers preparation of fibers and fabrics, natural and chemical dyeing, dyeing techniques, color mixing and 6 projects. $28.95.

Color and Fiber by Lambert, Frye and Staepelaere: how to use and control color. Covers color and light, reflected color, fiber structure, finishes, attaining predictable results, color design, fiber materials and techniques, plus projects. Color and black and white photos. Hardcover. $49.50.

Color in Spinning by D. Menz: finally back in print! Covers immersion dyeing, painting rovings, blending colors and fibers, drumcarding, combing, spinning and plying multicolored preparations. Beautiful photos. $26.95.

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Color Star by J. Itten: similar to a color wheel but different in shape; comes with 8 different templates with which you can examine the relationship of primary, secondary and tertiary colors. Helps you visualize harmonic color combinations. $34.95.

Color Works by D. Menz: wondering what colors to use in a craft project? This guide covers color relationships, contrasts, harmonies, media characteristics (fibers, yarns, threads, fabrics, beads, papers), and color and design (in spinning, weaving, knitting, embroidery, surface work, quilting and collage). Includes color wheel and tear-out color tools that can be stored in the inside back cover pocket.Color photos throughout. Hardcover ring binder. $24.95.

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The Dyer's Companion by D. Klos: covers safety, equipment and supplies, fibers and dyes, preparation of fiber, fabric and yarn, principles of dyeing, natural dyes, vat dyes, synthetic dyes, discharge, direct application, color principles, glossary, measurement tables, and color plates. Great reference book in handy ring-binder form. $19.95

A Dyer's Garden by R. Buchanan: from garden design to planting and harvesting for the dyepot. Excellent. Color photos illustrate the different shades obtained with various mordants and additives. $12.95.

New! Dyes from American Native Plants by L. Richards & R. Tyrl: covers introduction to natural color, brief history of natural dyeing, dye supplies and equipment, processes of natural dyeing, chapters on specific colors (purple and red, green, yellow, orange, brown, black) with plants listed in tables with dye results, processing methods and mordants used, materials that produce little or no color, plus a comprehensive catalog of native dye plants with color photo of each. Hardcover. $29.95.

New! A Handbook of Indigo Dyeing by V. Prideaux: covers history, health and safety, fibers, indigo, pre-washing fabric, shibori, dyeing methods including yanr dyeing, plus 4 projects. Numerous color photos. $26.

Hands on Dyeing by Blumenthal and Kreider: how to dye fabric, yarn and fiber using synthetic dyes. Covers techniques, fibers and dyes, color theory and mixing, overdyeing and more. 13 projects in color. $19.95.

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How to Select Color Palettes for Knitting and Other Fiber Arts by N. Shroyer: a set of formulas specifically developed for use with a color wheel. Includes a 5" color wheel. $17.99.

Mauve by S. Garfield: the story of how in 1856 18-year-old English chemist William Perkin accidentally discovered a way to mass-produce color and in the process transformed the world around him. A stirring tale of scientific progress made through the extraordinary exertions of a single person. Hardcover. $23.95.

New! Mushrooms Are to Dye For by C. Lee: covers what you need to hunt for mushrooms, identifying the mushrooms, descriptions of various mushrooms and the colors they produce (with pictures of dyed yarns), mordanting, dyeing, and one pot method. Color photos. Small ring binder format makes it easy to take with you. $29.95.

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Natural Dye Instruction Booklet by Wipplinger: how to dye and paint with natural dye extracts (those available commercially such as lac, fustic, cochineal, quebracho, wattle, pomegranate, etc.). $20.

New! Natural Dyeing by J. Crook: covers how-to (equipment, preparing materials, mordanting wool, silk and cotton, hot water, cool water and vat dyeing) plus specific recipes for dyeing with roots (madder, alkanet, turmeric, rhubarb), woods and barks (brazilwood, logwood, cutch, buckthorn, sanderswood, osage orange, quebracho), flowers (gorse, goldenrod, French marigold), leaves and stalks (henna, weld, tea, stinging nettle, tansy), fruits and vegetables (annatto, elderberry, walnut, blackberry, red cabbage, onion, avocado, ivy) + special colors (indigo, cochineal, lac). $14.95.

Natural Dyes by G. Fereday: the ultimate dye book for dyeing with madder, cochineal, indigo, cutch and weld. Covers color, equipment and materials, mordants and dyes plus extensive color charts and recipes (including mixed dyes). Color photos of more than 250 results in wool and cotton. Hardcover. $34.95.

Navajo and Hopi Dyes by B. Rieske: 84 recipes for natural dyes. Also covers wool preparations, how to start a rug, colors, whitening and mordants. $17.95.

Prehistoric Textiles by E. Barber: chronicles the development of cloth in the neolithic and bronze ages; covers the domestication of fibers, spinning and spindles, looms and weaving, textile weaves, felt and felting, dyeing, and various discussions. Very thorough; 470 pages. Black and white illustrations. Soft cover. $69.

The Rainbow Color Wheel: a color selector for the fiber artist. $9.95.

New! The Root of Wild Madder by B. Murphy: the author recounts his travels to Afghanistan and Iran, meeting people who make Persian carpets. He explains how the carpets are made, marketed, used, and what they mean, how people spin, dye and weave the yarn. Not a how-to book but a very interesting read. Color photos. $18.95.

Surface Design with Procion Dyes: clear instructions for use, trouble-shooting etc. Also covers batik and tie-dye. $6.50.

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A Weaver's Garden by R. Buchanan: how to grow plants for spinning, natural dyeing, soaps, fragrances and how to make textile tools. $10.95.

New! The Yarn Lover's Guide to Hand Dyeing by L. La Belle: covers safety, color theory, tools, etc, plus various commercial dyes, each illustrated with several projects and an interview with a professional hand dyer. Many color photos. Hardcover. $30.

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