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Tie-dye : dye it, wear it, share it / Shabd Simon-Alexander.

By: Material type: TextTextPublisher: New York : Potter Craft, [2013]Edition: First editionDescription: 160 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 0307965732 (pbk.)
  • 9780307965738 (pbk.)
Subject(s):
Contents:
All about tie-dye. The art of dyeing ; Tie-dye around the world -- Materials. Setting up ; General tools ; Dyes and additives ; Getting to know fabrics -- Design choices. Easy color theory ; Playing with time ; Color mixing ; Choosing colors ; Advanced thinking -- How to tie-dye. Direct application dyeing ; Immersion dyeing -- The projects -- Problem solving -- Cheat sheet -- Different types of dye.
Summary: "Acclaimed fashion designer and artist Shabd Simon-Alexander shares her techniques for creating the innovative styles that make her own hand-dyed collection so popular. Packed with Sahbd's design secrets, color guidance, expert tips on making each piece distinctly your own, and twenty-two step-by-step projects for garments, accessories, and home décor items, this book will soon have you creating sophisticated dresses, leggings, scarves, tees, and more"--Cover verso.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Adult Book Adult Book Main Library NonFiction 746.664 S594 Available 33111005201757
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

THE MODERN TWIST ON TIE-DYE

Tie-dye has grown up and resurfaced as one of today's most inspired looks. Whether dip-dye, shibori, ombré, or the traditional circle pattern, the new take on tie-dye is amazingly fresh, fashionable, and fun. In Tie-Dye: Dye It, Wear It, Share It , acclaimed fashion designer and artist Shabd Simon-Alexander shares her techniques for creating the innovative styles that make her own hand-dyed collection so popular. Packed with Shabd's design secrets, color guidance, expert tips on making each piece distinctly your own, and twenty-two step-by-step projects for garments, accessories, and home décor items, this book will soon have you creating sophisticated dresses, leggings, scarves, tees, and more. Once you experience tie-dye like this, you'll never think of it the same way again!

Includes bibliographical references (page 156) and index.

All about tie-dye. The art of dyeing ; Tie-dye around the world -- Materials. Setting up ; General tools ; Dyes and additives ; Getting to know fabrics -- Design choices. Easy color theory ; Playing with time ; Color mixing ; Choosing colors ; Advanced thinking -- How to tie-dye. Direct application dyeing ; Immersion dyeing -- The projects -- Problem solving -- Cheat sheet -- Different types of dye.

"Acclaimed fashion designer and artist Shabd Simon-Alexander shares her techniques for creating the innovative styles that make her own hand-dyed collection so popular. Packed with Sahbd's design secrets, color guidance, expert tips on making each piece distinctly your own, and twenty-two step-by-step projects for garments, accessories, and home décor items, this book will soon have you creating sophisticated dresses, leggings, scarves, tees, and more"--Cover verso.

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