The Handbook of Natural Plant Dyes: Personalize Your Craft with Organic Colors from Acorns, Blackberries, Coffee, and Other Everyday Ingredients
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| Rating | : | 4.56 (715 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1604690712 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 172 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-08-30 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
She covers the basics of equipment and safety measures, shares recipes using everything from sour grass to olive leaves, offers instructions for keeping a recipe and swatch book, and lists lots of projects, including tablecloths, scarves, and beads. --Whitney Scott . From Booklist Natural dyes’ unique qualities can make magical color vibrate and glow with hints of comingled, naturally occurring tints, and the richness of these living colors from plants—renewable, nontoxic, and biodegradable sources—is an ecologically friendly alternative to synthetic dyes. As Duerr provides background information on both natural and chemically produced dyes, she also discusses the growing Slow Movement in reaction to the speed and thoughtlessness of modern life. There are slow approaches not only to food but also to fashion and textiles, and Duerr emphasizes th
Duerr demonstrates how to create complex and complimentary colors by using plants grown or resources found in the garden or collected from sidewalks and vacant lots. Artist and designer Sasha Duerr takes the do-it-yourself movement to the next level in her new book, The Handbook of Natural Plant Dyes. Simple and sustainable, her methods will work on fabrics, paper, shoes, lamp shades, wood beads, leather, and even hair. This is a book for any gardener, sewer, fabric lover, or do-it-yourselfer interested in adding safe and spectacular colors from everyday ingredients.
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Pros:1) She uses non- toxic mordants2) Has some easy to use plants Ive not seen mentioned (avacado peels and pits, horsetail)3) Has about 15 plants in back with a color chip illustrating what (wool I assume) would look like if dyed with that plant and 1) no mordant 2) alum mordant 3) iron mordant and 4) both mordants.4) some lovely project ideas with instructions5) Very cool instructions given for 4 shades from St JOhnswort.Cons:1)The paint chips are lighter than what I was getting.2) Ther. ) both mordants.Good but some shortcomings S.C. Pros:1) She uses non- toxic mordants2) Has some easy to use plants Ive not seen mentioned (avacado peels and pits, horsetail)3) Has about 15 plants in back with a color chip illustrating what (wool I assume) would look like if dyed with that plant and 1) no mordant 2) alum mordant 3) iron mordant and 4) both mordants.4) some lovely project ideas with instructions5) Very cool instructions given for 4 shades from St JOhnswort.Cons:1)The paint chips are lighter than what I was getting.2) Ther. ) some lovely project ideas with instructions5) Very cool instructions given for Good but some shortcomings S.C. Pros:1) She uses non- toxic mordants2) Has some easy to use plants Ive not seen mentioned (avacado peels and pits, horsetail)3) Has about 15 plants in back with a color chip illustrating what (wool I assume) would look like if dyed with that plant and 1) no mordant 2) alum mordant 3) iron mordant and 4) both mordants.4) some lovely project ideas with instructions5) Very cool instructions given for 4 shades from St JOhnswort.Cons:1)The paint chips are lighter than what I was getting.2) Ther. shades from St JOhnswort.Cons:1)The paint chips are lighter than what I was getting.2) Ther. ) Has about 15 plants in back with a color chip illustrating what (wool I assume) would look like if dyed with that plant and 1) no mordant 2) alum mordant Good but some shortcomings Pros:1) She uses non- toxic mordants2) Has some easy to use plants Ive not seen mentioned (avacado peels and pits, horsetail)3) Has about 15 plants in back with a color chip illustrating what (wool I assume) would look like if dyed with that plant and 1) no mordant 2) alum mordant 3) iron mordant and Good but some shortcomings S.C. Pros:1) She uses non- toxic mordants2) Has some easy to use plants Ive not seen mentioned (avacado peels and pits, horsetail)3) Has about 15 plants in back with a color chip illustrating what (wool I assume) would look like if dyed with that plant and 1) no mordant 2) alum mordant 3) iron mordant and 4) both mordants.4) some lovely project ideas with instructions5) Very cool instructions given for 4 shades from St JOhnswort.Cons:1)The paint chips are lighter than what I was getting.2) Ther. ) both mordants.Good but some shortcomings S.C. Pros:1) She uses non- toxic mordants2) Has some easy to use plants Ive not seen mentioned (avacado peels and pits, horsetail)3) Has about 15 plants in back with a color chip illustrating what (wool I assume) would look like if dyed with that plant and 1) no mordant 2) alum mordant 3) iron mordant and 4) both mordants.4) some lovely project ideas with instructions5) Very cool instructions given for 4 shades from St JOhnswort.Cons:1)The paint chips are lighter than what I was getting.2) Ther. ) some lovely project ideas with instructions5) Very cool instructions given for Good but some shortcomings S.C. Pros:1) She uses non- toxic mordants2) Has some easy to use plants Ive not seen mentioned (avacado peels and pits, horsetail)3) Has about 15 plants in back with a color chip illustrating what (wool I assume) would look like if dyed with that plant and 1) no mordant 2) alum mordant 3) iron mordant and 4) both mordants.4) some lovely project ideas with instructions5) Very cool instructions given for 4 shades from St JOhnswort.Cons:1)The paint chips are lighter than what I was getting.2) Ther. shades from St JOhnswort.Cons:1)The paint chips are lighter than what I was getting.2) Ther. ) iron mordant and Good but some shortcomings S.C. Pros:1) She uses non- toxic mordants2) Has some easy to use plants Ive not seen mentioned (avacado peels and pits, horsetail)3) Has about 15 plants in back with a color chip illustrating what (wool I assume) would look like if dyed with that plant and 1) no mordant 2) alum mordant 3) iron mordant and 4) both mordants.4) some lovely project ideas with instructions5) Very cool instructions given for 4 shades from St JOhnswort.Cons:1)The paint chips are lighter than what I was getting.2) Ther. ) both mordants.Good but some shortcomings S.C. Pros:1) She uses non- toxic mordants2) Has some easy to use plants Ive not seen mentioned (avacado peels and pits, horsetail)3) Has about 15 plants in back with a color chip illustrating what (wool I assume) would look like if dyed with that plant and 1) no mordant 2) alum mordant 3) iron mordant and 4) both mordants.4) some lovely project ideas with instructions5) Very cool instructions given for 4 shades from St JOhnswort.Cons:1)The paint chips are lighter than what I was getting.2) Ther. ) some lovely project ideas with instructions5) Very cool instructions given for Good but some shortcomings S.C. Pros:1) She uses non- toxic mordants2) Has some easy to use plants Ive not seen mentioned (avacado peels and pits, horsetail)3) Has about 15 plants in back with a color chip illustrating what (wool I assume) would look like if dyed with that plant and 1) no mordant 2) alum mordant 3) iron mordant and 4) both mordants.4) some lovely project ideas with instructions5) Very cool instructions given for 4 shades from St JOhnswort.Cons:1)The paint chips are lighter than what I was getting.2) Ther. shades from St JOhnswort.Cons:1)The paint chips are lighter than what I was getting.2) Ther. ) Has some easy to use plants Ive not seen mentioned (avacado peels and pits, horsetail)Good but some shortcomings Pros:1) She uses non- toxic mordants2) Has some easy to use plants Ive not seen mentioned (avacado peels and pits, horsetail)3) Has about 15 plants in back with a color chip illustrating what (wool I assume) would look like if dyed with that plant and 1) no mordant 2) alum mordant 3) iron mordant and Good but some shortcomings S.C. Pros:1) She uses non- toxic mordants2) Has some easy to use plants Ive not seen mentioned (avacado peels and pits, horsetail)3) Has about 15 plants in back with a color chip illustrating what (wool I assume) would look like if dyed with that plant and 1) no mordant 2) alum mordant 3) iron mordant and 4) both mordants.4) some lovely project ideas with instructions5) Very cool instructions given for 4 shades from St JOhnswort.Cons:1)The paint chips are lighter than what I was getting.2) Ther. ) both mordants.Good but some shortcomings S.C. Pros:1) She uses non- toxic mordants2) Has some easy to use plants Ive not seen mentioned (avacado peels and pits, horsetail)3) Has about 15 plants in back with a color chip illustrating what (wool I assume) would look like if dyed with that plant and 1) no mordant 2) alum mordant 3) iron mordant and 4) both mordants.4) some lovely project ideas with instructions5) Very cool instructions given for 4 shades from St JOhnswort.Cons:1)The paint chips are lighter than what I was getting.2) Ther. ) some lovely project ideas with instructions5) Very cool instructions given for Good but some shortcomings S.C. Pros:1) She uses non- toxic mordants2) Has some easy to use plants Ive not seen mentioned (avacado peels and pits, horsetail)3) Has about 15 plants in back with a color chip illustrating what (wool I assume) would look like if dyed with that plant and 1) no mordant 2) alum mordant 3) iron mordant and 4) both mordants.4) some lovely project ideas with instructions5) Very cool instructions given for 4 shades from St JOhnswort.Cons:1)The paint chips are lighter than what I was getting.2) Ther. shades from St JOhnswort.Cons:1)The paint chips are lighter than what I was getting.2) Ther. ) Has about 15 plants in back with a color chip illustrating what (wool I assume) would look like if dyed with that plant and 1) no mordant "Good but some shortcomings" according to S.C.. Pros:1) She uses non- toxic mordants2) Has some easy to use plants Ive not seen mentioned (avacado peels and pits, horsetail)Good but some shortcomings Pros:1) She uses non- toxic mordants2) Has some easy to use plants Ive not seen mentioned (avacado peels and pits, horsetail)3) Has about 15 plants in back with a color chip illustrating what (wool I assume) would look like if dyed with that plant and 1) no mordant 2) alum mordant 3) iron mordant and Good but some shortcomings S.C. Pros:1) She uses non- toxic mordants2) Has some easy to use plants Ive not seen mentioned (avacado peels and pits, horsetail)3) Has about 15 plants in back with a color chip illustrating what (wool I assume) would look like if dyed with that plant and 1) no mordant 2) alum mordant 3) iron mordant and 4) both mordants.4) some lovely project ideas with instructions5) Very cool instructions given for 4 shades from St JOhnswort.Cons:1)The paint chips are lighter than what I was getting.2) Ther. ) both mordants.Good but some shortcomings S.C. Pros:1) She uses non- toxic mordants2) Has some easy to use plants Ive not seen mentioned (avacado peels and pits, horsetail)3) Has about 15 plants in back with a color chip illustrating what (wool I assume) would look like if dyed with that plant and 1) no mordant 2) alum mordant 3) iron mordant and 4) both mordants.4) some lovely project ideas with instructions5) Very cool instructions given for 4 shades from St JOhnswort.Cons:1)The paint chips are lighter than what I was getting.2) Ther. ) some lovely project ideas with instructions5) Very cool instructions given for Good but some shortcomings S.C. Pros:1) She uses non- toxic mordants2) Has some easy to use plants Ive not seen mentioned (avacado peels and pits, horsetail)3) Has about 15 plants in back with a color chip illustrating what (wool I assume) would look like if dyed with that plant and 1) no mordant 2) alum mordant 3) iron mordant and 4) both mordants.4) some lovely project ideas with instructions5) Very cool instructions given for 4 shades from St JOhnswort.Cons:1)The paint chips are lighter than what I was getting.2) Ther. shades from St JOhnswort.Cons:1)The paint chips are lighter than what I was getting.2) Ther. ) Has about 15 plants in back with a color chip illustrating what (wool I assume) would look like if dyed with that plant and 1) no mordant 2) alum mordant Good but some shortcomings Pros:1) She uses non- toxic mordants2) Has some easy to use plants Ive not seen mentioned (avacado peels and pits, horsetail)3) Has about 15 plants in back with a color chip illustrating what (wool I assume) would look like if dyed with that plant and 1) no mordant 2) alum mordant 3) iron mordant and Good but some shortcomings S.C. Pros:1) She uses non- toxic mordants2) Has some easy to use plants Ive not seen mentioned (avacado peels and pits, horsetail)3) Has about 15 plants in back with a color chip illustrating what (wool I assume) would look like if dyed with that plant and 1) no mordant 2) alum mordant 3) iron mordant and 4) both mordants.4) some lovely project ideas with instructions5) Very cool instructions given for 4 shades from St JOhnswort.Cons:1)The paint chips are lighter than what I was getting.2) Ther. ) both mordants.Good but some shortcomings S.C. Pros:1) She uses non- toxic mordants2) Has some easy to use plants Ive not seen mentioned (avacado peels and pits, horsetail)3) Has about 15 plants in back with a color chip illustrating what (wool I assume) would look like if dyed with that plant and 1) no mordant 2) alum mordant 3) iron mordant and 4) both mordants.4) some lovely project ideas with instructions5) Very cool instructions given for 4 shades from St JOhnswort.Cons:1)The paint chips are lighter than what I was getting.2) Ther. ) some lovely project ideas with instructions5) Very cool instructions given for Good but some shortcomings S.C. Pros:1) She uses non- toxic mordants2) Has some easy to use plants Ive not seen mentioned (avacado peels and pits, horsetail)3) Has about 15 plants in back with a color chip illustrating what (wool I assume) would look like if dyed with that plant and 1) no mordant 2) alum mordant 3) iron mordant and 4) both mordants.4) some lovely project ideas with instructions5) Very cool instructions given for 4 shades from St JOhnswort.Cons:1)The paint chips are lighter than what I was getting.2) Ther. shades from St JOhnswort.Cons:1)The paint chips are lighter than what I was getting.2) Ther. ) iron mordant and Good but some shortcomings S.C. Pros:1) She uses non- toxic mordants2) Has some easy to use plants Ive not seen mentioned (avacado peels and pits, horsetail)3) Has about 15 plants in back with a color chip illustrating what (wool I assume) would look like if dyed with that plant and 1) no mordant 2) alum mordant 3) iron mordant and 4) both mordants.4) some lovely project ideas with instructions5) Very cool instructions given for 4 shades from St JOhnswort.Cons:1)The paint chips are lighter than what I was getting.2) Ther. ) both mordants.Good but some shortcomings S.C. Pros:1) She uses non- toxic mordants2) Has some easy to use plants Ive not seen mentioned (avacado peels and pits, horsetail)3) Has about 15 plants in back with a color chip illustrating what (wool I assume) would look like if dyed with that plant and 1) no mordant 2) alum mordant 3) iron mordant and 4) both mordants.4) some lovely project ideas with instructions5) Very cool instructions given for 4 shades from St JOhnswort.Cons:1)The paint chips are lighter than what I was getting.2) Ther. ) some lovely project ideas with instructions5) Very cool instructions given for Good but some shortcomings S.C. Pros:1) She uses non- toxic mordants2) Has some easy to use plants Ive not seen mentioned (avacado peels and pits, horsetail)3) Has about 15 plants in back with a color chip illustrating what (wool I assume) would look like if dyed with that plant and 1) no mordant 2) alum mordant 3) iron mordant and 4) both mordants.4) some lovely project ideas with instructions5) Very cool instructions given for 4 shades from St JOhnswort.Cons:1)The paint chips are lighter than what I was getting.2) Ther. shades from St JOhnswort.Cons:1)The paint chips are lighter than what I was getting.2) Ther. ) alum mordant Good but some shortcomings Pros:1) She uses non- toxic mordants2) Has some easy to use plants Ive not seen mentioned (avacado peels and pits, horsetail)3) Has about 15 plants in back with a color chip illustrating what (wool I assume) would look like if dyed with that plant and 1) no mordant 2) alum mordant 3) iron mordant and Good but some shortcomings S.C. Pros:1) She uses non- toxic mordants2) Has some easy to use plants Ive not seen mentioned (avacado peels and pits, horsetail)3) Has about 15 plants in back with a color chip illustrating what (wool I assume) would look like if dyed with that plant and 1) no mordant 2) alum mordant 3) iron mordant and 4) both mordants.4) some lovely project ideas with instructions5) Very cool instructions given for 4 shades from St JOhnswort.Cons:1)The paint chips are lighter than what I was getting.2) Ther. ) both mordants.Good but some shortcomings S.C. Pros:1) She uses non- toxic mordants2) Has some easy to use plants Ive not seen mentioned (avacado peels and pits, horsetail)3) Has about 15 plants in back with a color chip illustrating what (wool I assume) would look like if dyed with that plant and 1) no mordant 2) alum mordant 3) iron mordant and 4) both mordants.4) some lovely project ideas with instructions5) Very cool instructions given for 4 shades from St JOhnswort.Cons:1)The paint chips are lighter than what I was getting.2) Ther. ) some lovely project ideas with instructions5) Very cool instructions given for Good but some shortcomings S.C. Pros:1) She uses non- toxic mordants2) Has some easy to use plants Ive not seen mentioned (avacado peels and pits, horsetail)3) Has about 15 plants in back with a color chip illustrating what (wool I assume) would look like if dyed with that plant and 1) no mordant 2) alum mordant 3) iron mordant and 4) both mordants.4) some lovely project ideas with instructions5) Very cool instructions given for 4 shades from St JOhnswort.Cons:1)The paint chips are lighter than what I was getting.2) Ther. shades from St JOhnswort.Cons:1)The paint chips are lighter than what I was getting.2) Ther. ) iron mordant and Good but some shortcomings S.C. Pros:1) She uses non- toxic mordants2) Has some easy to use plants Ive not seen mentioned (avacado peels and pits, horsetail)3) Has about 15 plants in back with a color chip illustrating what (wool I assume) would look like if dyed with that plant and 1) no mordant 2) alum mordant 3) iron mordant and 4) both mordants.4) some lovely project ideas with instructions5) Very cool instructions given for 4 shades from St JOhnswort.Cons:1)The paint chips are lighter than what I was getting.2) Ther. ) both mordants.Good but some shortcomings S.C. Pros:1) She uses non- toxic mordants2) Has some easy to use plants Ive not seen mentioned (avacado peels and pits, horsetail)3) Has about 15 plants in back with a color chip illustrating what (wool I assume) would look like if dyed with that plant and 1) no mordant 2) alum mordant 3) iron mordant and 4) both mordants.4) some lovely project ideas with instructions5) Very cool instructions given for 4 shades from St JOhnswort.Cons:1)The paint chips are lighter than what I was getting.2) Ther. ) some lovely project ideas with instructions5) Very cool instructions given for Good but some shortcomings S.C. Pros:1) She uses non- toxic mordants2) Has some easy to use plants Ive not seen mentioned (avacado peels and pits, horsetail)3) Has about 15 plants in back with a color chip illustrating what (wool I assume) would look like if dyed with that plant and 1) no mordant 2) alum mordant 3) iron mordant and 4) both mordants.4) some lovely project ideas with instructions5) Very cool instructions given for 4 shades from St JOhnswort.Cons:1)The paint chips are lighter than what I was getting.2) Ther. shades from St JOhnswort.Cons:1)The paint chips are lighter than what I was getting."Good but some shortcomings" according to S.C.. Pros:1) She uses non- toxic mordants2) Has some easy to use plants Ive not seen mentioned (avacado peels and pits, horsetail)Good but some shortcomings Pros:1) She uses non- toxic mordants2) Has some easy to use plants Ive not seen mentioned (avacado peels and pits, horsetail)3) Has about 15 plants in back with a color chip illustrating what (wool I assume) would look like if dyed with that plant and 1) no mordant 2) alum mordant 3) iron mordant and Good but some shortcomings S.C. Pros:1) She uses non- toxic mordants2) Has some easy to use plants Ive not seen mentioned (avacado peels and pits, horsetail)3) Has about 15 plants in back with a color chip illustrating what (wool I assume) would look like if dyed with that plant and 1) no mordant 2) alum mordant 3) iron mordant and 4) both mordants.4) some lovely project ideas with instructions5) Very cool instructions given for 4 shades from St JOhnswort.Cons:1)The paint chips are lighter than what I was getting.2) Ther. ) both mordants.Good but some shortcomings S.C. Pros:1) She uses non- toxic mordants2) Has some easy to use plants Ive not seen mentioned (avacado peels and pits, horsetail)3) Has about 15 plants in back with a color chip illustrating what (wool I assume) would look like if dyed with that plant and 1) no mordant 2) alum mordant 3) iron mordant and 4) both mordants.4) some lovely project ideas with instructions5) Very cool instructions given for 4 shades from St JOhnswort.Cons:1)The paint chips are lighter than what I was getting.2) Ther. ) some lovely project ideas with instructions5) Very cool instructions given for Good but some shortcomings S.C. Pros:1) She uses non- toxic mordants2) Has some easy to use plants Ive not seen mentioned (avacado peels and pits, horsetail)3) Has about 15 plants in back with a color chip illustrating what (wool I assume) would look like if dyed with that plant and 1) no mordant 2) alum mordant 3) iron mordant and 4) both mordants.4) some lovely project ideas with instructions5) Very cool instructions given for 4 shades from St JOhnswort.Cons:1)The paint chips are lighter than what I was getting.2) Ther. shades from St JOhnswort.Cons:1)The paint chips are lighter than what I was getting.2) Ther. ) Has about 15 plants in back with a color chip illustrating what (wool I assume) would look like if dyed with that plant and 1) no mordant 2) alum mordant Good but some shortcomings Pros:1) She uses non- toxic mordants2) Has some easy to use plants Ive not seen mentioned (avacado peels and pits, horsetail)3) Has about 15 plants in back with a color chip illustrating what (wool I assume) would look like if dyed with that plant and 1) no mordant 2) alum mordant 3) iron mordant and Good but some shortcomings S.C. Pros:1) She uses non- toxic mordants2) Has some easy to use plants Ive not seen mentioned (avacado peels and pits, horsetail)3) Has about 15 plants in back with a color chip illustrating what (wool I assume) would look like if dyed with that plant and 1) no mordant 2) alum mordant 3) iron mordant and 4) both mordants.4) some lovely project ideas with instructions5) Very cool instructions given for 4 shades from St JOhnswort.Cons:1)The paint chips are lighter than what I was getting.2) Ther. ) both mordants.Good but some shortcomings S.C. Pros:1) She uses non- toxic mordants2) Has some easy to use plants Ive not seen mentioned (avacado peels and pits, horsetail)3) Has about 15 plants in back with a color chip illustrating what (wool I assume) would look like if dyed with that plant and 1) no mordant 2) alum mordant 3) iron mordant and 4) both mordants.4) some lovely project ideas with instructions5) Very cool instructions given for 4 shades from St JOhnswort.Cons:1)The paint chips are lighter than what I was getting.2) Ther. ) some lovely project ideas with instructions5) Very cool instructions given for Good but some shortcomings S.C. Pros:1) She uses non- toxic mordants2) Has some easy to use plants Ive not seen mentioned (avacado peels and pits, horsetail)3) Has about 15 plants in back with a color chip illustrating what (wool I assume) would look like if dyed with that plant and 1) no mordant 2) alum mordant 3) iron mordant and 4) both mordants.4) some lovely project ideas with instructions5) Very cool instructions given for 4 shades from St JOhnswort.Cons:1)The paint chips are lighter than what I was getting.2) Ther. shades from St JOhnswort.Cons:1)The paint chips are lighter than what I was getting.2) Ther. ) iron mordant and Good but some shortcomings S.C. Pros:1) She uses non- toxic mordants2) Has some easy to use plants Ive not seen mentioned (avacado peels and pits, horsetail)3) Has about 15 plants in back with a color chip illustrating what (wool I assume) would look like if dyed with that plant and 1) no mordant 2) alum mordant 3) iron mordant and 4) both mordants.4) some lovely project ideas with instructions5) Very cool instructions given for 4 shades from St JOhnswort.Cons:1)The paint chips are lighter than what I was getting.2) Ther. ) both mordants.Good but some shortcomings S.C. Pros:1) She uses non- toxic mordants2) Has some easy to use plants Ive not seen mentioned (avacado peels and pits, horsetail)3) Has about 15 plants in back with a color chip illustrating what (wool I assume) would look like if dyed with that plant and 1) no mordant 2) alum mordant 3) iron mordant and 4) both mordants.4) some lovely project ideas with instructions5) Very cool instructions given for 4 shades from St JOhnswort.Cons:1)The paint chips are lighter than what I was getting.2) Ther. ) some lovely project ideas with instructions5) Very cool instructions given for Good but some shortcomings S.C. Pros:1) She uses non- toxic mordants2) Has some easy to use plants Ive not seen mentioned (avacado peels and pits, horsetail)3) Has about 15 plants in back with a color chip illustrating what (wool I assume) would look like if dyed with that plant and 1) no mordant 2) alum mordant 3) iron mordant and 4) both mordants.4) some lovely project ideas with instructions5) Very cool instructions given for 4 shades from St JOhnswort.Cons:1)The paint chips are lighter than what I was getting.2) Ther. shades from St JOhnswort.Cons:1)The paint chips are lighter than what I was getting.2) Ther. ) Ther. "The Handbook of Natural Dyes Wonderful addition to my Library shelf!" according to Kat =^.^=. Hi, a lovely book, easy read, precise and to the point, simple with tons of helpful information. This was one of a few that I purchased because now I am interested in natural dyes. This lovely lady came up in online conversation a lot, with how easy it is to understand what you are doing, as she explains it. She is very safety oriented and explains why. She is detailed, very educated in this field, and this is a book for the reference shelf to go back to again and again.A lot of fun saving. sarcazm said skip this and check out a pinterest board. this book wasn't scientific enough for me. the photos for colors produced with or without other agents were so tiny, and nothing was really discussed on color differentiation between dyeing on plant vs. animal fibers. also the author scarcely went into detail about color-fastness, and not enough products from "everyday items" were even discussed, let alone other natural plant dyes i've seen used. there was also maybe one, possibly "skip this and check out a pinterest board" according to sarcazm. this book wasn't scientific enough for me. the photos for colors produced with or without other agents were so tiny, and nothing was really discussed on color differentiation between dyeing on plant vs. animal fibers. also the author scarcely went into detail about color-fastness, and not enough products from "everyday items" were even discussed, let alone other natural plant dyes i've seen used. there was also maybe one, possibly 2 dye 'recipes' in the entire book.. dye 'recipes' in the entire book.