Shibori Designs & Techniques

Publication Info.

Mandy Southan takes the art of Shibori, in which fabric is bound, clamped or stitched before dyeing, and goes beyond the traditional blue and white to create fabrics in a fabulous array of colours, patterns and textures.

Clear step by step photographs and instructions demonstrate how to use acid dyes and cold water reactive dyes in a variety of creative ways. Mandy then demonstrates shibori techniques such as binding, hand painting, capping, stitching, folding and clamping, pole winding and pole wrapping can be used to create truly wonderful dyed fabrics.

Mandy Southan takes the beautiful art of Shibori and goes beyond the traditional blue and white to create fabrics in a fabulous array of colours, patterns and textures.

Table of Contents

Step by step photographs and clear instructions on using acid and cold water reactive dyes
Seven shibori techniques explained
Eighteen beautiful projects and many variations

Pages: 96
Illustrations: 100
Dimensions: 204 x 260 mm
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 978-1844482696

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