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With Dyeing in Plastic Bags you can create a range of colour-coordinated or graduated fabrics suitable for patchwork. Helen Deighan is an experienced dyer and teacher. Her easy-to-follow instructions and straightforward approach will put even the most inexperienced dyer at their ease.

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Dyeing in Plastic Bags

 

Dyeing in Plastic Bags
No Mess, No Fuss, Just Great Colours!

Author: Helen Deighan
Pages: 80
Page size: 8 1/2" x 11"
Publisher: Crossways Patch

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  • Helen Deighan is an experienced dyer and teacher. Her easy-to-follow instructions and straightforward approach will put even the most inexperienced dyer at their ease.
  • Use everyday utensils - no need for special equipment.
  • Create a range of colour-coordinated or graduated fabrics suitable for patchwork.
  • Make stunning tablecloth and napkin sets.
  • Learn simple techniques for dyeing threads in glorious colours.
  • Follow sound advice for dyeing with children.
  • Pick up handy tips on record keeping and storage.
Introduction
5
Second Method - the soda is added along with the salt and the dye 
Chapter 1 - Before you start
6
Third Method - the soda is added to the fabric before dyeing begins 
A Word About Colour  Chapter 6 - Final Stages
48
Dyes and Safety  Washing and Rinsing 
Fabric  Drying and Ironing 
Getting the Solutions Ready - Salt - Soda - Dye  Checking for Fastness 
Measurements  Rectifying Problems 
Chapter 2 - Plastic-Bag-Dyeing
13
Chapter 7 - Dyeing with Children
52
Equipment and Materials  Introduction 
The Dyeing Process  Tie-and-Dye- Tee Shirts 
Dyeing Times  Space-Dyed Tee Shirts 
Mixing Colours  Chapter 8 - Keeping Records and Storage
59
Chapter 3 - Graduated Effects
23
Record Book 
Plastic-Bag Method  Sample Book 
Dip Dyeing  More Records 
Other Ideas to Try  Hanging Storage Unit 
Chapter 4 - Tie-and-Dye Techniques
31
Chapter 9 - Taking Things Further
64
Equipment and Materials  Tablecloth and Napkins 
Folded Techniques  Dyeing Threads and yarn 
Scrunching  Enhancing Dyed Fabrics 
Circles  FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
74
Sunburst  List of Suppliers
77
Tying Round a Drainpipe  Book List
78
Dyeing the Tied Pieces  Workshops and Lectures
78
Chapter 5 - Cat-Litter-Tray Dyeing
38
Glossary
79
Equipment and Materials  Measurements
80
First Method - the Soda is added after the dye and the salt    

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Fabric Dyeing Books, DVDs & Supplies

Jacquard iDye, iDye Poly & Laundry Aid Color Remover & Sunblock

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iDye Reds/Pinks iDye iDye Purples
iDye Oranges/Golds iDye Browns
iDye Yellows iDye iDye Black/Grays/White
iDye Greens iDye ALL iDyes Poly Colors

Fabric Dyeing

A Handbook of Indigo Dyeing
A Handbook of Indigo Dyeing

by Vivien Prideaux
Color by Accident
Color by Accident
by Ann Johnston
Colour on Cloth
Colour on Cloth
Create Stunning Effects with Dye on Fabric

by Ruth Issett

Dyeing in Plastic Bags

by Helen Deighan
Fabric Dyeing for Beginners
Fabric Dyeing for Beginners

by Vimala McClure
Flower Pounding
Flower Pounding
Hand-Dyed Fabric
Hand-Dyed Fabric

by Marquetta Bell-Johnson
DVD
DVD Mastering Marbling
Mastering Marbling

with Peggy Skycraft

Magic Dyeing Made Easy

by Helen Deighan
Fabric Dyeing for Beginners
The Fabric & Yarn Dyer's

Handbook
by Vimala McClure
     

Dye used to Paint Fabric

Color by Design
Color by Design
by Ann Johnston
Creative Batik
Creative Batik
by Rosi Rosbinson
Exploring Textile Arts
Exploring Textile Arts

From Creative Publishing
Introduction to batik
Introduction to Batik

by Heather Griffin &
Margaret Hone
Sky Dyes
SkyDyes
A Visual Guide to Fabric Painting

by Mickey Lawler
Sun-Kissed Quilts and Crafts Cover
Sun-Kissed Quilts & Crafts

by Barbara K. Baker & Jeri Boe
The Surface Designers Handbook
The Surface Designer's Handbook
by Holly Brackman
Batik-Ez Resist Mediume
Crafter's Pick
Batik-Ez Resist Medium

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A Complete Guide to SIlk Painting
A Complete Guide to Silk Painting
by Susanne Hahn
Beginner's Guide to Silk Painting
Beginner's Guide to Silk Painting
by Mandy Southan
Painting Flowers on Silk
Painting Flowers on Silk
by Mandy Southan
 

Silk Ribbon & Machine Embroidery w/ Paints & Dyes used in the background &/or dye silk ribbon

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Embroidered Silk Ribbon Treasures
by Helen Dafter
Beginner's Guide to Silk Ribbon Embroidery
Beginner's Guide to Silk Ribbon Embroidery
by Ann Cox
Silk Ribbon Embroidery Designs and Techniques
Silk Ribbon Embroidery Designs and Techniques
by Ann Cox
Beginner's Guide to Machine Embroidered Flowers
Beginner's Guide to Machine Embroidered Flowers

by Alison Holt
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Shirbori Dyeing Technique

Memory on Cloth, Shibori Now
Memory on Cloth
Shibori Now
by Yoshiko Iwamoto Wada

Shibori

by Karren K. Brito
Shibori The Inventive Art of Japanese Shaped Resist Dyeing
Shibori
The Inventive Art of Japanese Shaped Resist Dyeing
by Yoshiko Iwamoto Wada, Mary Kellogg Rice and Jan Barton
Shibori for Textile Artists
Shibori for Textile Artists
by Janice Gunner

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