Crowood Press - Printing with Natural Dyes

Printing with Natural Dyes

Master botanical printing with natural dyes on fabric

Screenprinting, block printing, and eco printing. Each technique receives dedicated attention, from preparing screens and carving blocks to bundling fabrics for direct plant transfer.

The book addresses the design challenges unique to botanical printing, creating repeat patterns that accommodate color variation, choosing shapes that complement organic hues, and planning compositions around the tones your garden or local landscape actually produces. Cliffe demonstrates how leading textile designers work with these inherent variables rather than fighting them, turning unpredictability into distinctive character. Technical sections cover mordanting, fixing methods, and paste consistency for different fabric weights.

Textile artists working toward more sustainable practices will find tested approaches here, not just philosophy. The combination of hands-on printing instruction with plant dye chemistry makes this particularly valuable for makers transitioning from synthetic dyes or expanding beyond immersion dyeing into surface design.

Books and Media

Books and Media Purchase Guide

Books and Media

Activity Books - Interactive art books and workbooks for learning techniques and developing skills.

Coloring Books - Adult and children's coloring books for relaxation and creative expression.

Craft and Hobby Books - Instructional books covering various crafting techniques and projects.

Drawing Books - Technique books and tutorials for improving drawing skills and learning new methods.

Painting Books - Comprehensive guides to painting techniques, color theory, and artistic development.

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