The Hand-Dyeing Tissue Paper: 10 Techniques and 10 Creative Projects - Softcover

Barrett, Gill

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1800923252 ISBN 13: 9781800923256

Publisher: Search Press, 2026

Synopsis

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.

About this title

About the Author

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

From the Back Cover

Unfold the art of hand-dyeing tissue paper with 10 simple-yet-stunning techniques & 10 inspiring projects.

Wet-strength tissue paper can be dyed, resisted, stamped and painted just like fabric to create an enormous range of breathtaking results perfect for making unique papercraft items. Discover:

• 10 different techniques: dip dyeing, pole wrapping, clamping, tie dye, wax resist and more;
• 10 unique projects: notecards, bookmarks, paper flowers and wall art to name a few;
• magical results: organic blooms of merged inks, unique splatters of dripped ink, symmetry of undulating lines and variable inky washes of resist patterns;
• vibrant media: watercolour ink, acrylic ink, fabric dye and more.

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

Dye, paint and colour like fabric; craft like paper.

Edition details

• Publisher: Search Press
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1800923252
• ISBN 13: 9781800923256
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 144