Botanical Inks: Plant-to-Print Dyes, Techniques and Projects

I devoured this book as soon as it got here. It's very well-written, full of clear information about how to use natural substances for dyeing. I love the emphasis on sound environmental practices. The book was used and very reasonably priced. It was just as presented by the vendor: clean and unspoiled.

I've owned Botanical Inks for a while now and I still constantly find myself referring to it for all kinds of dye projects. The book contains beautiful images, and easy to follow instructions for all kinds of natural dyeing. Working with natural dye can be intimidating, but Botanical Inks makes it easy and anxiety-free. This is one of my most treasured resources!

I ordered inks through Etsy, but wasn't quite certain where to jump off. I searched a number of books online and found this to have the most clear, informative text. I was so happy to find I made a great choice when I received it. I am overwhelmed at the possibilities and loving all of the creative avenues to explore!

This book is filled with information about natural dyeing. I have quite a few books on the subject, and this is one of my favourites. Not only is there an abundance of gorgeous photos and information about conventional immersion dyeing, there is also a ton more about printing with dyes, how to work with indigo vats, how to make drawing ink, how to bundle dye, resist dye, hapazome, etc. There are great projects at the back to put your dyeing knowledge to good use, aprons, sleep masks, gift tags. You name it. I love this book so much and i appreciate all the hard work that went into it. Definitely one to put on your shelf.

Admittedly I have not read this book from cover to cover. I had found it to be enlightening until I hit the section on dying animal fiber, sheep wool, alpaca et al. This author couldn't be more wrong on the process if she tried. I have been a spinner, weaver, knitter for decades and she has no clue how to dye animal fiber. I will read the remainder of this book with a less secure opinion of what she says is accurate. Very disappointing.

I found this a very informative book. Very helpful as I learn more on the process of during paper and late on, more fabrics. The photography is lovely. Great instructions and I've learned some new techniques to bring into my own work. Great book.

Love this book. New to plant dying and this book gives explicit recipes for different cloth and dyes. Would recommend to anyone.

I like this book I grow a lot of my own plants and I live close enough to the woods that I can go searching even on city streets you can find things to use to dye at the grocery store some of the material turn out incredibly beautiful. Now that I have material died I have to start making things with them

Un libro sobre tinta y la botánica relacionada, realmente esperaba mas contenido técnico, pero aún así me gusto mucho de verdad, las historias personales y anécdotas, así como las descripciones me parecen muy bellas y bien desarrolladas, y si contiene alguna información técnica pero no es el fuente del libro, muy recomendable

Muy buen libro

O melhor livro que comprei até agora sobre tingimentos natural . Vale a pena pois é muito rico em informações detalhadas .

Botanical Inks is a must-have for anyone interested in natural home-dying. It's beautifully laid out with the loveliest photographs, clear instructions and tons of ideas to get the creativity flowing. With info from choosing the right sustainable fibres, to dye bath methods, a really comprehensive section on dye colours (explaining everything from their origins to where to source them and suitable dye processes) to recipes for printing inks and paints, this really is an indispensable guide on a vast subject. The perfect companion to your natural dye & ink adventures, don't hesitate to buy it!

Stupendo! Ottimo per appassionati di tintura e stampa con tinture naturali