Kirsi Mantua-Kommonen: Eco-Print, Gebunden

Blurb

The first comprehensive resource on fabric eco-printing, from basics through current scientific breakthroughs, by three experts at the forefront of sustainable textile techniques.
Master the novel technique so captivating that it's also described as "textile alchemy" eco-printing! Created by an ideal team of three world experts in the topic, this guide is the first in-depth exploration of eco-printing, a sustainable technique that is gaining popularity worldwide.

Clarifying the reasons that eco-printing is a rising art, it blends crafting and scientific perspectives to teach the details that create the magic of this process.

- Expertly tested, reliable recipes and instructions for creating colorfully patterned natural textiles sustainably.

- Step-by-step detailed chemical formulas ensure success and understanding in each part of the process.
- Teaches essential eco-printing methods , including how to choose and prepare the fabrics, how to select the plants for color and form, and ways to use new and combined methods to make prints exceptional.
- Explains the recent research and cutting-edge discoveries about eco-printing with fungi, including identification how-tos and recipes.

- Teaches printing with indigo plants such as woad and Japanese indigo. - Reveals eco-printing's origins , from the very first incidental eucalyptus prints to the fabulous signature styles developed by today's skilled makers. - In-depth profiles offer personal stories and suggestions from seven of the world's leading eco-print fabric artists, together with their amazing prints for inspiration.