BOTANICAL DYES: Plant-to-Print Dyes, Techniques and Projects

Babs Behan

Quadrille, London, UK

Year 2023

Pages 198

This book features recipes and top tips on everything you need to know to make your own natural dyes. The process of turning plants into print can help you reconnect with nature, find a creative outlet and develop a mindful sense of presence. It also promotes an awareness of sustainable practices and how to reduce our impact on the planet. The author takes the home crafter through everything from foraging for dyes, making mordants, creating an array of colors and then putting your new knowledge to the test through some simple projects. The book contains more than 10 dye recipes, clear step-by-step instructions, troubleshooting tips and explanations of what works and why.