The Fabric & Yarn Dyer's Handbook provides all the techniques and inspiration you need to inject a personal touch into fabrics for use in the home or to wear. A vital tool for anyone interested in decorating fabric, this book contains detailed step-by-steps for all the main techniques of dyeing and decorating fabric and yarn such as traditional vat and tie-dyeing as well as innovative contemporary methods never written down before involving the use of such common items as photocopiers, aluminium foil and latex. A comprehensive section on the characteristics of different fabrics and yarns, dyes, pigments and paints is packed with handy tips from the author, a leading expert in textile dyeing and decoration. The main part of the book features over 100 beautifully illustrated recipes that can all be made at home. This book is a must for any crafter working with fabric or yarn.