Master the practical art of calico printing and dyeing with proven recipes and methods.
This guide presents real-world techniques for bleaching, mordanting, and printing fabrics. It covers wool and other fibers, explains how colors are fixed, and shows how to prepare thickenings, mordants, and fixing solutions you can mix in a workshop or studio.
From preparing printing pastes to choosing mordants and color systems, the book aims to give clear, workable steps. It includes example formulas, steaming times, and finishing practices to help you reproduce traditional calico effects with consistency.
Ideal for readers who work in textile printing, dyeing, or dye lab settings and want hands-on instructions grounded in proven methods.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book provides a comprehensive guide to the principles, practices, and history of calico printing, a centuries-old art form and industry that involves applying designs to cotton fabric. The author traces the development of calico printing from its origins in India to its widespread adoption in Europe and the United States, highlighting the technological advancements that have shaped the industry. The book delves into the chemistry of dyes and mordants, the various printing techniques, and the preparation and finishing processes involved in calico printing. With its detailed explanations, practical recipes, and historical context, this book serves as an invaluable resource for textile professionals, historians, and anyone interested in the art and science of calico printing. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781334339387_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781334339387
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781334339387
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)