Discover the fun of shibori and the beauty of indigo dyeing in one book!
This book presents a new spin on the beloved Japanese art of Shibori resist tie-dying using 100% natural indigo dyes and simple techniques that you can do at home.
Add artistic touches to everything you own - from a favorite linen shirt to a bamboo basket, a pair of old sneakers or pair of jeans. Clear instructions and photos explain how to do it. Tips on creating fantastic patterns and effects using easy folding and resist techniques will inspire you to dye lots of different items - from clothes to accessories and home goods.
In addition to creating beautiful tie-dye patterns you'll learn how to:
Add artistic touches to your favorite T-shirts, tote bags and curtains - even to wood and paper. With so many useful and creative techniques and ways to use them, Japan Blue Indigo Dyeing Techniques is a book you'll refer to again and again as you experiment with refashioning fabrics and more.
Show moreDiscover the fun of shibori and the beauty of indigo dyeing in one book!
This book presents a new spin on the beloved Japanese art of Shibori resist tie-dying using 100% natural indigo dyes and simple techniques that you can do at home.
Add artistic touches to everything you own - from a favorite linen shirt to a bamboo basket, a pair of old sneakers or pair of jeans. Clear instructions and photos explain how to do it. Tips on creating fantastic patterns and effects using easy folding and resist techniques will inspire you to dye lots of different items - from clothes to accessories and home goods.
In addition to creating beautiful tie-dye patterns you'll learn how to:
Add artistic touches to your favorite T-shirts, tote bags and curtains - even to wood and paper. With so many useful and creative techniques and ways to use them, Japan Blue Indigo Dyeing Techniques is a book you'll refer to again and again as you experiment with refashioning fabrics and more.
Show morePiggy Tsujioka is a versatile crafter who has co-authored
books on papercraft, leathercraft and more. She specializes in
dyeing, design, illustration, and stenciling. Along with Yoko
Ganaha, she is the driving force behind Pigpong, a creator of books
on various crafts.
Hisako Rokkaku is an eco-weaver who specializes in working
with scrap fabrics and creating looms from cardboard, plastic
bottles, and other repurposed goods.
Seiwa is a Japanese manufacturer of dyes and leather
crafting materials. Established in 1945, they have held classes in
dyeing and leather craft since the 1950s.
"This is a jam-packed volume filled with clear instructions and
ample color photographs to help crafters master shibori tie-dyeing
and incorporate it into their projects. Best suited for those who
enjoy crafting, sewing, or designing clothes." --Library
Journal
"A lot of young designers, who are interested in sustainability and
local production, are returning to old craft traditions, and
blue-printing is one of them." --Marketa Vinglerova, curator of the
textile collection at the Museum of Decorative Arts
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