<P><B><I>Botanical Dyes</I> features recipes and top tips on everything you need to know to make your own natural dyes.</B></P><P> The process of turning plants into print can help you reconnect with nature, find a creative outlet and develop a mindful sense of presence. It also promotes an awareness of sustainable practices and how to reduce our impact on the planet. </P><P> Extracting from and updating her book <I>Botanical Inks</I>, Babs talks the home crafter through everything from foraging for dyes, making mordants, creating an array of colours and then putting your new knowledge to the test through a collection of simple projects. </P><P> With more than 15 dye recipes, clear step-by-step instructions, troubleshooting tips and explanations of what works and why, <I>Botanical Dyes</I> is the accessible handbook that modern makers everywhere have been waiting for. </P>