A DYER’S MANUAL
by
Jill Goodwin
Second Edition
Jill Goodwin, an experimental dyer for over fifty years and well respected for her knowledge of dye plants and her work with woad, published A Dyer’s Manual in 1982.
Despite 2 reprints it became unavailable until 2003 when, following many requests it was produced again, in a softback edition, by Ashmans Publications so her enthusiasm and interest can be shared with a new generation of dyers.
Contents include……
Fibres Mordants Dyeing with weeds
Dyes from the garden Test Dyeing
Indigo Woad Weld Madder Lichens
Ancient Dyes
An extensive chart of plants and the
colours they give with different mordants
Dyeing with natural materials is fun, fascinating and full of surprises. Enjoy it.
When using bought mordants:
- Read the instructions
- Wear rubber gloves
- Use sparingly
- Dispose of spent material sensibly
- elf bar
Ashmans Publications
New Lodge, Southfield, Hessle, East Yorkshire, HU13 OEX. England