Description
Dyes & Tannins: A Companion Guide to The Beautiful Leaf Guide
Important Information
This bonus is designed to be used alongside The Beautiful Leaf Guide and is not a standalone resource. On its own, it does not include the full methodology, core instructions, or foundational knowledge required to carry out the processes described. Access to the private Facebook mentorship group is also reserved for purchasers of the main guide.
Summary
Take your botanical printing further with this in-depth companion guide, focused on working with a wide range of natural dyes and tannins.
At the heart of the guide are detailed reference tables designed as a practical studio resource. Each entry goes far beyond simple colour notes, including botanical sources, key dye compounds, colour behaviour, preparation methods, and practical insights drawn from hands-on testing.
The guide also explores the chemistry behind natural dyes through clear, accessible tables of dye and tannin families. These sections explain how different dye groups behave, their colour ranges, lightfastness, and how factors such as pH, mordants, and iron influence results.
Inside, you’ll find:
- In-depth dye and tannin tables with both technical and practical detail
- Clear explanations of dye families and their behaviour
- Guidance on how tannins interact with dyes and plant material
- Tested dye and tannin combinations for more predictable colour outcomes
- Step-by-step workflows for applying dyes, tannins, and botanicals
- Recipes for carrier blanket dye baths, including focused sections on specific dyes
By understanding not just what colours you can achieve, but why they behave as they do, you’ll be able to work with greater confidence, refine your process, and expand your creative possibilities.
Ideal for both developing and experienced practitioners, this guide bridges technical knowledge and hands-on practice to support a more informed and expressive approach to botanical printing.