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Here are a number of links to sites that we hope you will find
interesting, informative or simply inspirational. Many of the sites
offer details of exhibitions, courses and workshops and gallerys
showing samples of work.
Blogs and forums are also a great resource for information and
give members the opportunity to exchange ideas and to learn from
each other.
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| All
about Hand Dyeing |
'Paula Burch's all about hand dyeing'
offers a wealth of information on types of dyes and various
dyeing techniques |
| ArtCloth
Studios |
Complex
Cloth author and experimental textile artist Jane
Dunnewold's web site |
| The
Association of Guilds of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers |
An organization of UK guilds to preserve and improve
craftsmanship in textile arts including spinning, weaving and
dyeing |
| Colour
Experience |
An excellent resource about the history, origin
and use of dyes and colour |
| Dye
Mixer |
This amazing online web tool was designed by Olli
Niemitalo. It is extremely useful for predicting dye colour
results. Well worth a look! |
| 'The
Dye Woorkes' |
Historic dye recipes and research from the Renaissance
and medieval times. Drea Leed's web site on Elizabethan Costume
is well worth a visit. |
| Knitty.com |
A knitting enthusiasts web site with a link to
a great page on dyeing with acid dyes |
| Natural
Dyes International |
A non-profit organisation for research & education
on natural dyes & pigments |
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| Plant
Cultures |
Learn more about some of the plants we use to
dye our fibres with |
| Saith
Ffynnon Wildlife Plants |
Plants for wildlife gardens including a range
of plants for use in natural dyeing |
| Vivien
Prideaux |
Web site of the author of Handbook
of Indigo Dyeing, featuring her inspirational dyed
pieces and workshop information |
| Woad
Weebly |
An informative web site all about woad including
the history, growing it and dyeing with it |
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FIBRECRAFTS offer a large range of textile craft books and DVD
titles which can help to get you started or to learn more about
your chosen craft. Visit the Book
Shop to browse the categories
Please note: Fibrecrafts is not responsible for
the content of external websites
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