[{"id":420371955956,"handle":"all","title":"ALL","updated_at":"2025-08-23T21:02:14+10:00","body_html":"\u003ch2\u003eWelcome to Thread Collective - Your Premier Destination for Weaving and Spinning!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the exquisite world of fibre arts with Thread Collective, Australia's leading supplier of quality weaving yarns, weaving supplies, spinning wheels, and weaving looms. Elevate your craft with our curated collection featuring renowned brands such as Louet, Maurice Brassard, and Venne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo matter where you are in Australia, Thread Collective is dedicated to bringing the finest fibre art supplies to your doorstep. Enjoy the convenience of shopping online and have your favourite weaving yarns, spinning wheels, and looms delivered straight to you. 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Learn the art of colour blending with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/threadcollective.com.au\/products\/color-and-fiber\"\u003eColor and Fiber\u003c\/a\u003e and uncover the rich stories behind hues in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/threadcollective.com.au\/products\/true-colors-keith-recker\"\u003eTrue Colors by Keith Recker\u003c\/a\u003e. These books are designed to help you approach your creative projects with confidence and skill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-short lessmore\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"readmore\" href=\"#\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRead More\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-full\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAffordable Colour Insights for Crafters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Colour Theory Books are not just inspiring but also budget-friendly, making them accessible for all crafting enthusiasts. Written with sustainability and creativity in mind, these resources ensure you make informed choices while enjoying your passion for fibre arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReady to bring expert colour knowledge to your crafting projects? Don’t miss out! Our Colour Theory Books collection is in high demand, and stock is limited. Browse related categories like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/threadcollective.com.au\/collections\/dyeing-books-1\"\u003eDyeing Books\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/threadcollective.com.au\/collections\/general-weaving-books\"\u003eGeneral Weaving Books\u003c\/a\u003e. 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Designed for long-term use, these books are an investment in your skills and creativity. Discover affordable guides and manuals that inspire sustainable crafting practices and enhance your experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReady to grow your crafting skills with premium resources? These books are in high demand, and stock is limited. Don’t miss out—explore related categories like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/threadcollective.com.au\/collections\/general-weaving-books\"\u003eGeneral Weaving Books\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/threadcollective.com.au\/collections\/spinning-books\"\u003eSpinning Books\u003c\/a\u003e. 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They’re designed to help you use what you have (plants, fabric, time) and turn them into lasting beauty. Learn at your own pace, guided by trusted authors and proven techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany of these books are in high demand, and stock can be limited, especially around seasonal crafting times. Don’t miss out, browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/threadcollective.com.au\/collections\/dyeing\"\u003eDyeing Tools \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e to start experimenting right away. 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Whether you’re using natural fibres like cotton, wool, or silk, our supplies are carefully selected for reliability and ease of use. These undyed fibres are also ideal for those experimenting with eco-friendly or botanical dyeing techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-short lessmore\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"readmore\" href=\"#\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRead More\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-full\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShop Dyeing Supplies Today\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe believe every creative should have access to professional-quality dyeing tools without the hefty price tag. Many of our supplies are reusable or biodegradable, helping you craft beautiful colours with minimal waste. It’s a collection designed with both your budget and the environment in mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking to begin or expand your dyeing setup? 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However, if you really want to get the best results, it's important to invest in premium felting and dyeing supplies, just like what we offer here at Thread Collective!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-short lessmore\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#\" class=\"readmore\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRead More\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-full\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eUnderstanding Felting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFelting is an age-old skill that includes agitating and manipulating raw fibres, like wool, to create a solid and compact textile. Felting enables fibre artists to create a variety of items, from garments and accessories to sculptures and home decor, by entwining and matting the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/threadcollective.com.au\/collections\/wool-fibre\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/threadcollective.com.au\/collections\/wool-fibre\"\u003efibres\u003c\/a\u003e together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWet Felting vs Needle Felting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most popular felting methods is wet felting. In order to entangle the fibres and create a solid fabric, this felting technique requires the use of hot water, soap, and agitation. This process often employs the use of specialized tools such as felting needles or a rolling mat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeanwhile, needle felting is a technique that utilizes barbed needles to interlock fibres and create desired shapes and textures. Fibre artists can create three-dimensional objects or add detailed features to their felting work by repeatedly puncturing the fibres with the needle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/threadcollective.com.au\/blogs\/news\/felting-types\"\u003edifferent types of felting\u003c\/a\u003e on our blog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe Art of Dyeing\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDyeing is a transformative, creative process that allows artists to infuse colours and patterns into their fibre creations. Whether it's enhancing the natural hue of the fibres or completely transforming their appearance, dyeing opens up a world of creative possibilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Dyeing: \u003c\/strong\u003eUsing plant-based components like flowers, leaves, and roots to extract pigments for colouring fibres is known as natural dyeing. 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True Colors: World Masters of Natural Dyes and Pigments | Keith Recker
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Natural Dyes and Pigments
True Colors (2nd edition) is about artists who create color from natural materials and about the historical importance and environmental sustainability of this practice. Deep conversations with 26 artisans from every part of the globe reveal their wisdom, traditions, and know-how—and suggest that we ignore what they know at our peril. Traditional approaches to making color offer sustainable options to a fashion system badly in need of them and memorable cultural narratives to a world hungry for beauty and spirituality. True Colors provides an immersive visual experience and an inspiring travelogue of personal stories and practical information from artists who are leaving their mark on the world.
About the Authors
Keith Recker is President and co-founder of HAND/EYE magazine, a multidisciplinary journal of global handmade creativity. He is also a board member and Creative Director of the International Folk Art Market in Santa Fe. He was the Executive Director of Aid to Artisans and served on its Board of Directors for many years. His previous book, PANTONE: The Twentieth Century in Color, has been translated into eleven languages. Through his specialized consulting practice, he currently provides trend and color intelligence to the Pantone Color Institute and other forward-looking clients
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