New Books: Textiles, Pigments & More, & Free Lessons — Books that inspire us
BOOKS THAT INSPIRE US
TEXTILES, NATURAL DYES, PIGMENTS & MORE
There is nothing quite as comforting as a good book. We know this to be true — and so we have selected some highly recommended new releases and also some of our all-time favourites. Open the cover of any one of these and you will discover a whole new world.
NEW!
INSIDE INDIGO
Learn how to extract indigo pigment or build a vat in light of the inner workings of the molecule. Indigo chemistry made easy, down to the molecular level. Follow step-by-step instructions with a running "science behind" column to guide you through.
Revisit your experience or discover for the very first time. This handbook is also for beginners, with easy explanations and more than 80 pages of detailed illustrations.
In this book you will find: Practical recipes, Molecular visualizations, Hands-on experiments, Chemical elucidations.
NEW!
THE MUSHROOM COLOR ATLAS
“This stunning book is the result of years of creative experimentation. Mushrooms are chemical wizards, and Julie Beeler is a masterful guide to the spectrum of pigments they can make. I have spent many happy moments lost in the fungal colorscapes contained in this exquisitely produced volume.” ―Merlin Sheldrake, author of Entangled Life
More closely related to humans than they are to plants, fungi are fascinating organisms—and they are a rich resource for color collectors! Blending scientific detail, botanical illustrations, and creative inspiration, artist and educator Julie Beeler invites you to peek into her workroom as she introduces different types of dye mushrooms—from boletes to polypores to tooth fungi—and walks you through her color-harvesting process. Offering insightful tips on foraging and color distillation and a rainbow of color samples, Beeler peppers in down-to-earth advice on artistic experimentation and fascinating stories about the historical and personal connections between humans and nature, offering a fresh perspective on the magical world of mushrooms.
Perfect for: Mushroom enthusiasts, foragers, amateur mycologists, and nature lovers, Artists; fashion, graphic, and interior designers; any professional who incorporates color into their work, Crafters and creative hobbyists, Color enthusiasts and people interested in natural dyes and pigments, Anyone interested in sustainable fashion and textile arts.
To our U.S. customers – don't forget that the exchange rate works in your favour, it's like an extra discount.
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