Comprehensive Dyeing Guide by Lincoln

One of the most challenging aspects of rug hooking is dyeing wool to achieve just the colors you need. It’s one of the most crucial parts of making the finished product look fantastic or just so-so. Maryanne Lincoln’s Comprehensive Dyeing Guide explains different types of dyeing and provides wonderful dye recipes that make the process simple and easy.

Colorist Maryanne Lincoln began writing “Recipes From the Dye Kitchen” as a regular department for Rug Hooking magazine in January 1994. During the next 10 years she provided a comprehensive lesson for every issue, giving valuable tips, instructions, and countless formulas to thousands of readers. All 50 of Maryanne’s lessons are offered here in this re-issue of a classic. Novice as well as experienced dyers will love this book for its easy-to-follow format.

Study dozens of beautiful images to see how the use of different colors can change the final outcome. Learn about different methods of dyeing, basic and complementary colors, plus a myriad of dyeing formulas.  Complete with how-to instructions and easy-to-follow directions on every aspect of dyeing. 

• Ten years of in-depth dyeing articles from Rug Hooking magazine
• How to dye the basics–primary colors and complements
• Detailed step-by-step instructions on various methods of dyeing- jar dyeing, scrunch dyeing, gradation dyeing and more
• Dye equipment and safety
• Dyeing for backgrounds
• Formulas given for both Cushing and ProChem

Soft cover, 144pp,