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Craft of the Dyer: Colour from Plants and Lichens
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Author/Editor: Karen Leigh Casselman
ISBN 10:0486276066
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Here is a complete guide to making and using dyes from a wide variety of plants — from acorn to zinnia. For each plant: suitability for dyeing, parts to use, processing, availability, fastness of dye, more. Includes list of suppliers, metric conversion table, and bibliography.
 


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Product Description:

Here is a complete guide to making and using dyes from a wide variety of plants — from acorn to zinnia. For each plant: suitability for dyeing, parts to use, processing, availability, fastness of dye, more. Includes list of suppliers, metric conversion table, and bibliography.

Product Details:

ISBN 10: 0486276066
ISBN 13: 9780486276069
Author/Editor: Karen Leigh Casselman
Format: Book
Page Count: 256
Dimensions: 5 3/8 x 8 1/2
Publication date: August 1993

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