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Hand-Dyeing Tissue Paper
  • Publisher: Search Press
  • Edition: BC Paperback
  • Publication: 19 May 2026
  • ISBN 13/EAN: 9781800923256
  • Stock: Not Yet Published
  • Size: 216x280 mm
  • Pages: 144
  • RRP: £14.99
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Hand-Dyeing Tissue Paper

£14.99

10 Techniques and 10 Creative Projects by Gill Barrett (Author)

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Book Description

Discover the art of hand-dyeing tissue paper, with 10 simple-yet-stunning techniques and 10 inspiring paper-based projects.

Transform simple white tissue paper with vibrant colour, geometric designs and beautiful textures, then use it for a wide range of creative projects.

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

  • step by step instructions for a range of 10 varied techniques including dip dyeing, pole wrapping (Arashi Shibori), clamping (Itajime Shibori), tie dye, wax resist and more;
  • the chance results that make these techniques magical: 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 including 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.

Table of Contents

Introduction 6

TECHNIQUES 8
1: Crumple and adding texture 10
2: Dip dye 20
3: Pole wrap (arashi) 24
4: Clamping (itajime) 30
5: Folding spiderwebs 34
6: Twisting 40
7: Tie dye 44
8: Wax resist paste florals 50
9: Hot wax 56
10: Hand painting flowers 60

PROJECTS 66
1: Gift tags 68
2: Bookmarks 76
3: Notecards and envelopes 84
4: Serving trays 92
5: Storage boxes 98
6: Tealight and candle holders 102
7: Tissue flowers 112
8: Seascape collage 120
9: Meadowscape on board 126
10: Abstract flowers on board 132

Inspiration 138
Troubleshooting 142
Templates 144

About the Author

About Gill Barrett

Gill Barrett is a multidisciplinary artist based in Gloucestershire, UK. Her main artistic inspiration comes from flowers and nature. Gill sells her work online, licenses several of her designs to card companies and is represented by a local art gallery.

Visit her website: www.gillbarrettart.co.uk
Insta: @gillieb60



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