"Eco Colour: Environmentally Sustainable Dyes, by internationally renowned dyer, costumier and artist India Flint, draws on her two decades of experience and experimentation in natural dyeing techniques to present an expert, highly accessible and achievable handbook of ecologically sustainable plant dye methods using renewable resources, most of which can be found in the average home garden. Eco Colour fills a gap in the existing literature and uses an exciting range of projects to demonstrate a variety of techniques, some of them entirely new processes developed by the author."
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By J. WOODHEAD
Format:Hardcover
I attended a lecture given by a young enthusiastic textile student who was concerned about the environment
and the chemicals that we throw away, she recommended this book as it encourages the use of plant materials
instead of dyes. The illustrations are just wonderful, leaving one with the desire to achieve such fabulous effects
oneself. The beauty of the book for me though, was the extensive information about plants and their uses, a book that I can dip into again and again, as well as being a super instruction book to have handy all the year round when I am in a creative mood.
and the chemicals that we throw away, she recommended this book as it encourages the use of plant materials
instead of dyes. The illustrations are just wonderful, leaving one with the desire to achieve such fabulous effects
oneself. The beauty of the book for me though, was the extensive information about plants and their uses, a book that I can dip into again and again, as well as being a super instruction book to have handy all the year round when I am in a creative mood.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By HT
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I almost didn't buy this book, after reading some of the reviews. I am so glad I trusted my judgement and went ahead,I am absolutely thrilled with this book, I did feel initially (before receiving it) it was a bit pricey, but it is actually a very big book with a great deal of content.
For those wanting ABC instructions, this is perhaps not for you - India does give a great amount of detail about how to use natural dyes for eco printing etc, but it is a very loose format, you have to read each chapter in it's entireity, and the little nuggets of instructional info are tucked between lovely stories from the authors past and present, relating to her experiences of dyeing. Her techniques are quite new and it is worth delving in, just to get an insight into this woman's incredible and effective methods of using natural dyes.
I cannot understand the reviews from others that complain she describes using leaves and flowers not available in their home territory... The whole point of this book, is that you are supposed to use what nature offers you in YOUR area, this is not a dictionary of suitable plants for dyeing. Instead it encourages you to experiment and really this is the most thrilling part about natural dyeing. If you want something more concise that details all known plant dyes and the colours you are likely to achieve from them, try "A Dyers Handbook" by Jenny Dean. I have this book to, and whilst it is very informative, it is not nearly as inspiring as the India Flint book, the two go nicely together. India Flint's book focusses on techniques for eco printing and ideas which you can expand on, whilst Jenny Colgans has all the scientific and technical terms.
I really enjoyed the loose format and could not put the book down, it was also really interesting to learn (from this book) about synthetic dyes, how they are created and their impact on the environment. All in all, I would recommend it highly, it ticks all the boxes, useful info, inspiring images (worth it for the eye candy alone!) and beautifully written.
For those wanting ABC instructions, this is perhaps not for you - India does give a great amount of detail about how to use natural dyes for eco printing etc, but it is a very loose format, you have to read each chapter in it's entireity, and the little nuggets of instructional info are tucked between lovely stories from the authors past and present, relating to her experiences of dyeing. Her techniques are quite new and it is worth delving in, just to get an insight into this woman's incredible and effective methods of using natural dyes.
I cannot understand the reviews from others that complain she describes using leaves and flowers not available in their home territory... The whole point of this book, is that you are supposed to use what nature offers you in YOUR area, this is not a dictionary of suitable plants for dyeing. Instead it encourages you to experiment and really this is the most thrilling part about natural dyeing. If you want something more concise that details all known plant dyes and the colours you are likely to achieve from them, try "A Dyers Handbook" by Jenny Dean. I have this book to, and whilst it is very informative, it is not nearly as inspiring as the India Flint book, the two go nicely together. India Flint's book focusses on techniques for eco printing and ideas which you can expand on, whilst Jenny Colgans has all the scientific and technical terms.
I really enjoyed the loose format and could not put the book down, it was also really interesting to learn (from this book) about synthetic dyes, how they are created and their impact on the environment. All in all, I would recommend it highly, it ticks all the boxes, useful info, inspiring images (worth it for the eye candy alone!) and beautifully written.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By coastal sue
Format:Hardcover
This book arrived at 3pm and by bedtime I had carrot tops soaking in a bowl and plans for freezing Elderberries in the morning.
I love the layout and photos This is my kind of book.
Rather than describe recipes in detail It encourages experimentation, I can't wait to get started.
Thank you India Flint for the inspiration.
I love the layout and photos This is my kind of book.
Rather than describe recipes in detail It encourages experimentation, I can't wait to get started.
Thank you India Flint for the inspiration.
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An inspiring book
What a lovely book. It is full of ideas and artistic inspiration. I work with textiles but have never quite had the nerve to risk dying with plants before but I am already busily... Read more
Published 28 days ago by Mrs C H Hough
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Dyeing to try it!
Really inspired to try.Will give the book serious attention before I start.I am already "rusting" tins in preparation and collecting onion leaves.
Published 4 months ago by sue ogden
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my latest obsession
All about Dyeing with natural and safe flora or fauna material; I love this book, I have read it cover to cover about 3 times. Read more
Published 7 months ago by alipali
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this book is an adventure!
This is such a lovely book and I am sure it was a labour of love for the writer. I like the way that she shares information, including technical information, without mystifying the... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Georgia
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Lovely to look at and useful
I bought this book after leafing through a copy a friend had. I shouldn't really have bought ANOTHER book, but it looked so interesting - and it is. Read more
Published 15 months ago by V. Haffenden
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a new passion
it's a beautiful book, very pleasant to read. Maybe not quite the beginners book.
India has a true passion and that's the most beautiful!
India has a true passion and that's the most beautiful!
Published 23 months ago by cendi
4.0 out of 5 stars
sound ecological dyeing
This is a very special dye book- it's not a book of quick recipes, it's a way of life. It has beautiful imagery but it's more than just a coffee book. Read more
Published on 22 Nov 2010 by K. Platt
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Inspirational and useful text on plant dyeing and printing
India Flint's book on dyeing using sustainable materials and ecological methods, is an inspiration for those interested in textile art and using plant-stuffs to dye natural... Read more
Published on 26 Aug 2010 by Julie Shackson
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Inspired to dye
I love this book! If you're the person who needs recipes and measured quantities and chemistry of the school kind, then it's not for you. Read more
Published on 31 July 2010 by Jooey
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Absolutely stunning!
This book is superbly inspirational and filled with gorgeous images. India Flint is a rare artists that the world needs more of. Read more
Published on 17 Jan 2010 by Monika Aebischer
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