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    Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm

    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611
Eco-Print: The Guide to Natural Botanical Printing on Fabric

Eco-Print: The Guide to Natural Botanical Printing on Fabric

Mantua-Kommonen, Kirsi
Vaarula, Päivi
Lapiolahti, Ulla

Hardcover

Crafts GeneralDyePrintmaking & Stamping

Publisher Price: $64.99

ISBN10: 0764371401
ISBN13: 9780764371400
Publisher: Schiffer Craft
Published: Jun 28 2026
Pages: 224
Weight: 2.90
Height: 0.90 Width: 8.60 Depth: 11.10
Language: English
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.

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