Hand-Dyeing Tissue Paper

Hand-Dyeing Tissue Paper by Gill Barrett invites you to explore the art of hand-dyeing tissue paper with 10 simple yet stunning techniques and 10 inspiring paper-based projects.

Transform simple white tissue paper using vibrant colours, geometric designs, and beautiful textures, then apply it to a wide range of creative projects.

Wet-strength tissue paper can be dyed, resisted, stamped, and painted just like fabric, creating an enormous range of stunning results, perfect for unique papercraft items. Within this practical and inspiring book, you'll discover:

Step-by-step instructions for 10 varied techniques, including dip dyeing, pole wrapping (Arashi Shibori), clamping (Itajime Shibori), tie dye, wax resist, and more.

The chance results that add magic to these techniques: the organic blooms of merged inks, the unique splatters of dripped ink, the symmetry of undulating lines, and the variable inky washes of resist patterns.

A range of vibrant media including watercolour ink, acrylic ink, fabric dye, and more.

10 inspiring projects such as tealight holders, notecards, bookmarks, storage boxes, and vibrant wall art.

This book is as beautiful as it is practical. Dye, paint, and colour like fabric; craft like paper.