Learn to Dye & Print Fabric

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Learn how to dye and print your own textiles! Beginner-friendly guide for crafters of all levels to learn how to dye and print textiles to make one-of-a-kind home décor, clothes, and accessories 7 popular techniques for dyeing and printing fabrics: sun print, veggie print, shibori, wooden models, cyanotype, tie-dye, and flower pounding 14 step-by-step projects with coordinating high-quality photography, plus expert tips and tricks Author Elisabeth Berkau is also the author of Batik Fashion and has been featured in ELLE Decoration magazine, Living and More , Architectural Digest and other publications Enrich your surroundings with stunning homemade dyes and prints to create beautiful home décor accents, clothes, and more! Learn to Dye and Print Fabric Using Shibori, Tie-Dye, Sun Printing, and more is the ultimate beginner's guide that will show you everything you need to know to accomplish a variety of fabric manipulation techniques using natural and easy-to-find materials. Follow clear guidance on traditional and modern techniques including sun printing, veggie printing, shibori, woodblock printing, cyanotype, tie-dyeing, and flower pounding. With step-by-step instructions and coordinating photography, each technique features a complete overview on how it works, plus two step-by-step projects to try. You'll see how easy and fun it is to turn old sheets, tablecloths, T-shirts, and more into gorgeous, one-of-a-kind printed pieces! From pillows, duvets, tablecloths, and napkins to bags, wall hangings, shirts, and so much more, be inspired to recycle old textiles and transform them into something new, beautiful, and handmade! Author Elisabeth Berkau completed an apprenticeship as a weaver and textile designer with a journeyman's certificate. She is the author of Batik Fashion and other textile books, and has been featured in ELLE Decoration magazine, Living More magazine, Freundin , Architectural Digest , Brigitte , Landlust , and other publications. Learn to Dye and Print Fabric Using Shibori, Tie-Dye, Sun Printing, and more is a fun, exciting, on-trend guide that makes the perfect gift for today's modern crafter!