Leaf and Colour

<p><strong>Be inspired by the plants around you and discover their unique colours. </strong></p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Learn how to:</strong></p><p>• choose fabric and prepare it with soy milk binder</p><p>• choose and gather dyestuff </p><p>• make dye baths from leaves flowers and bark </p><p>• produce even and patterned dye effects </p><p>• create clear and detailed eco-prints</p><p>• and combine the techniques to create unique garments with leaf prints and sections of solid dye </p><p><br></p><p><strong>LOUISE UPSHALL</strong> 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.</p>