Lichen Dyes: The New Source BookLichens are curious plants, composed of fungi and algae that often resemble splotches of paint peeling from rocks or wood. They have been used to create brilliant, versatile dyes for over 4,000 years. In this comprehensive guide based on 25 years of meticulous research, noted textile designer and lichen expert Karen Casselman explains how to create and use dyes derived from these unusual plants. |
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... Iron Age Lichen Dyes 7 Florentine Orchil 8 3 Medieval and Renaissance Lichen Dyes 8 Industrial Revolution and Lichen Dyes 9 The Cudbear Industry 10 Norwegian Korkje 11 2 Domestic Lichen Dyes of Northern Europe and North America ...
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Contents
An Ethical Approach | 1 |
Bronze and Iron Age Lichen | 7 |
Domestic Lichen Dyes | 15 |
Safe Lichen Dye Methods | 25 |
Eco Dyes and Alternative | 37 |
Lichens as Mordants 40 How to Learn Lichen | 42 |
How to Adjust AM Dye Bath | 53 |
Code of Ethics 47 General Index | 65 |
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