From Plant to Print : Using natural dyes and pigments in printmaking
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Format
Hardback or Cased Book
ISBN-10
071984522X
ISBN-13
9780719845222
Publisher
The Crowood Press Ltd
Imprint
The Crowood Press Ltd
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Aug 29th, 2025
Print length
176 Pages
Weight
869 grams
Dimensions
26.00 x 21.50 x 1.70 cms
Product Classification:
Prints & printmaking
Ksh 4,650.00
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INTRODUCES a plant-based colour wheel and an A to Z of dye plants to grow INCLUDES recipes for making water-based inks, lake pigments and oil-based inks for printmaking on paper ADVISES on different methods for printing plant-based colour on textiles EXPLAINS mordant printing and how to achieve a range of tones from a single dye bath FEATURES step-by-step projects to show printmaking techniques and ways to develop your own work ENCOURAGES experimentation and recognises the value of unforeseen results
Using plant-based colour for printmaking is a rich and inspiring practice that opens up a fascinating world of colour independent from a reliance on synthetic inks and pastes. From Plant to Print encourages artists, printmakers and anyone fascinated in natural colour to embark on this compelling journey into making their work more sustainable. Packed with practical advice and some 300 images, the book splits recipes into sections, depending on which substrate will be used, and introduces techniques for printmakers on both paper and fabric. It explains procedures and processes in detail, conveying the intricacies, complications and unexpected joy inherent in adopting this intriguing practice.
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