Mushroom Color Atlas: A Guide to Dyes and Pigments Made from Fungi
- Publisher : Chronicle Books
- Illustrations : col photos, col + b/w illus
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Description:
Discover the chromatic wonders of the fungi kingdom and the incredible spectrum of pigments and dyes that can be created from mushrooms.
More closely related to humans than they are to plants, fungi are fascinating organisms - and they are a rich resource for color collectors! Blending scientific detail, botanical illustrations, and creative inspiration, artist and educator Julie Beeler invites you to peek into her workroom as she introduces different types of dye mushrooms-from boletes to polypores to tooth fungi - and walks you through her color-harvesting process. Offering insightful tips on foraging and color distillation and a rainbow of color samples, Beeler peppers in down-to-earth advice on artistic experimentation and fascinating stories about the historical and personal connections between humans and nature, offering a fresh perspective on the magical world of mushrooms. Perfect for:
* Mushroom enthusiasts, foragers, amateur mycologists, and nature lovers
* Artists; fashion, graphic, and interior designers; any professional who incorporates colour into their work
* Crafters and creative hobbyists
* Colour enthusiasts and people interested in natural dyes and pigments
* Anyone interested in sustainable fashion and textile arts
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