Yarn From Wild Nettles

Author : Birte Ford
Publisher : CreateSpace
ISBN 13 : 9781511419031
Total Pages : 68 pages
Book Rating : 4.32/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Yarn from Wild Nettles written by Birte Ford and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-03-23 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Birte Ford began experimenting with nettles in the 1990s when she moved to Scotland. In her quest to find the simplest way to get spinnable fibres from nettles, she has experimented with dew and water retting, the two traditional methods for retting flax and hemp. While both these methods work well for nettles, Birte found a simpler method for a cold northern European climate, which she termed root retting. This book is about her work with wild nettles and her results.

Author : Birte Ford
Publisher : CreateSpace
ISBN 13 : 9781497581715
Total Pages : 68 pages
Book Rating : 4.10/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Yarn from Wild Nettles written by Birte Ford and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-04-02 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Birte Ford began experimenting with nettles in the 1990s when she moved to Scotland. In her quest to find the simplest way to get spinnable fibres from nettles, she has experimented with dew and water retting, the two traditional methods for retting flax and hemp. While both these methods work well for nettles, Birte found a simpler method for a cold northern European climate, which she termed root retting. This book is about her work with wild nettles and her results.

Author : Birte Ford
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781999712501
Total Pages : 66 pages
Book Rating : 4.01/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Yarn from Wild Nettles written by Birte Ford and published by . This book was released on 2017-08 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Babs Behan
Publisher : Hardie Grant Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1787132870
Total Pages : 380 pages
Book Rating : 4.70/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Botanical Inks written by Babs Behan and published by Hardie Grant Publishing. This book was released on 2018-05-31 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how to transform foraged wild plants, plants, garden produce and recycled food into dyes and inks with Botanical Inks. The book shows you how to extract environmentally sustainable colour from the landscape and use it to create natural dyes for textiles, clothing, paper and other materials. Botanical Inks covers dyeing and surface application techniques, including bundle dyeing, Shibori tie-dyeing, hapazome, indigo sugar vat dyeing, wood-block printing, screen printing and more. And it also shows you how to turn your new inks, dyes and technique knowledge into wonderful projects, from a simple bundle-dyed a scarf to a block-printed tote bag. 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.

Author : Alice Fox
Publisher : Batsford Books
ISBN 13 : 1849948321
Total Pages : 249 pages
Book Rating : 4.26/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Wild Textiles written by Alice Fox and published by Batsford Books. This book was released on 2022-09-01 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to harnessing the world of nature to create sustainable textile art. Textile artist Alice Fox shows how to work with found, foraged, gathered and grown materials to create fabulous textile pieces that are inspired by, and made from, nature. She encourages crafters to be open minded and experimental, using local (and sometimes) unconventional materials, working with the seasons and learning what materials are available at different times of year to ground artists in natural cycles and integrate creative activity with a strong sense of place and character. Alongside advice on growing your own plants (such as flax or nettles) for creative work, the book is packed with practical ideas for foraging – from weeds, dandelions and other plants useful for making cordage, or leaves that can be stitched, quilted and shaped into vessels, to grass, wool, plastics and mud that can be gathered and delightfully repurposed by the textile artist. Other ideas for found materials include stones, shells and wood that can be wrapped or woven into, as well as a multitude of urban treasures that find a new life in creative hands.

Author : Cindy Conner
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 0811772209
Total Pages : 153 pages
Book Rating : 4.04/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Homegrown Flax and Cotton written by Cindy Conner and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2023-07-01 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Grow your own sustainable clothes! From seed to shirt, Cindy Conner shows you how to plant, grow, harvest, process, spin, and weave cotton and flax into cloth from which you can sew your own clothes. And since cotton and flax are made from plants, when your clothes' usefulness has passed they can also return to the environment without causing harm--a truly renewable and sustainable option for clothing. Whether you live in colder climates where flax can thrive, or warmer climates where cotton does best, there is a sustainable option (or two, if you live in the temperate zone) for you. And it takes much less space than you would think; a backyard garden will do! This complete guide includes in-depth instructions on growing and harvesting, preparing the fiber for spinning, the spinning process for each fiber; the basics of weaving cloth; and suggestions on patterns and how to weave the pieces you need for clothing, and how to sew your woven pieces together. Cindy has been growing her own clothes for years and teaches the process in classes, so she includes all of her knowledge on potential pitfalls and how to avoid them in her thorough instructions on each phase. You can grow your own flax and cotton and make clothes to your own style preferences. It's time to take the next step in sustainable living and make your own clothes in breathable and comfortable natural cotton and flax grown in your own backyard!

Author : Robert R. Franck
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 9780849325977
Total Pages : 442 pages
Book Rating : 4.78/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Bast and Other Plant Fibres written by Robert R. Franck and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2005-04-07 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Environmental concerns have regenerated interest in the use of natural fibers for a much wider variety of products, including high-tech applications such as geotextiles, and composite materials for automotive and light industry use. Covering minor as well as major fibers produced worldwide, Bast and Other Plant Fibers analyzes flax, hemp, jute, kenaf, ramie, sisal, coir, and nettle, and provides an index of fiber-yielding plants. Each chapter examining chemical and physical structure, fiber, yarn and fabric production, dying, handle and wear characteristics, economics, and environmental, health and safety issues. A comprehensive set of tables makes it easy to compare the physical and chemical characteristics of different fibers.

Author : Gillian Edom
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780956569318
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.15/5 ( download)

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Download or read book From Sting to Spin written by Gillian Edom and published by . This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Rita Buchanan
Publisher : Courier Corporation
ISBN 13 : 0486136396
Total Pages : 244 pages
Book Rating : 4.94/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Weaver's Garden written by Rita Buchanan and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2012-07-03 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Valuable hints on dyeing fibers and fabrics, soap plants to use for cleaning textiles, fragrant plants to scent and protect fabrics; planning and creating a garden featuring cotton, flax, indigo, and much more.

Author : Ann Richards
Publisher : The Crowood Press
ISBN 13 : 1785009303
Total Pages : 653 pages
Book Rating : 4.03/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Weaving written by Ann Richards and published by The Crowood Press. This book was released on 2021-09-27 with total page 653 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Weaving: Structure and Substance looks at weave design from several different perspectives, showing how resources, ideas and practical experience can come together in a creative process of designing through making. Emphasizing the potential of woven textiles throughout, Ann Richards follows the success of her sister title Weaving Textiles that Shape Themselves and explores the tactile properties that emerge from the interaction of material and structure. The book is organized into four parts that look at the natural world as inspiration, the design resources of material and weave structure, the fabric qualities as starting points for design, and the practical issues of designing through making. With over 280 lavish photos, this book will be an invaluable resource for textile designers and enthusiasts looking for inspiration and practical advice.