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Workshop plant dyes
Plant dyes for painting have a tradition that goes back thousands of years. The book takes us on a journey of discovery into the wonderfully colorful world of natural and plant dyes and shows in detail and practically how these can be processed into paints.In contrast to synthetic dyes, natural dyes have an inimitably sensual and lively effect. Plant dyes in particular differ significantly from these in terms of structure and composition. Their durability and permanence are relatively limited, but they surprise us with unique color tones.The book describes:- The importance of plant dyes in the Middle Ages- Portraits of all important dye plants with botanical descriptions and instructions for making paints- Numerous tried and tested recipes for paints- A wealth of artistic examples for using natural paintsComprehensive, richly illustrated, with plenty of background information and practical tips. A book for everyone interested in natural colors, for schools, hobby painters and artists
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Bahnhofstrasse 41
CH-5000 Aarau
info@at-verlag.ch