Linda Rudkin is a professional textile artist who specialises in producing natural dyes. She frequently writes for various textile magazines such as Embroidery, Creative with Workbox and Stitch, and lectures and gives demonstrations at various art colleges.
Acknowledgements
Introduction
A brief historical context
The start of a personal journey
Why use natural dyes?
1. Requirements for Dyeing
Equipment
Fibres
Dyestuffs
Mordants
2. The Dyeing Process
The 'standard procedure'
Mordanting cotton
Working with vat dyes
3. Health and Safety
4. Sample Boards
5. Gallery
Conclusion
Glossary
Bibliography
List of suppliers
Index
