{"product_id":"flowerprint","title":"Flowerprint: The Wild, Wonderful World of Botanical Dyeing","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore offbeat creativity and forge a deeper connection with flowers with this inspiring, contemporary guide to botanical dyeing.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlowerprint is a contemporary, stylish guide for anyone who loves flowers, textiles, and crafting. With an infectious passion for the way plants and flowers can be a palette for expressing ingenuity and individuality, Amanda de Beaufort brings a fresh approach to the centuries-old practice of flower printing. Her intuitive and organic process harnesses the unpredictable magic of nature to create rich botanical color and one-of-a-kind designs on fabric. With step-by-step instruction and lush photography, she shares her secrets for creating color and pattern, and imprinting it into rich textures in a way that echoes nature itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmphasizing sustainability and resourcefulness, Amanda breaks down every aspect of the process: collecting essential materials and tools; cultivating a dye garden anywhere; foraging and harvesting dye flowers; demystifying the science of preparing fibers for lasting prints; and mastering a variety of bundle-dyeing and color extraction techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStep into Amanda's vibrant world, with peeks at her home and studio; her essential playlists, recipes, and party ideas; and how she incorporates botanically dyed items into her eclectic living spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmanda de Beaufort\u003c\/strong\u003e is originally from Alaska and has been living in the New York City area for the past 19 years. Her brand ADB Botanical Color\/dyekween is sold in more than 100 specialty boutiques across the globe and has about 40,000 Instagram followers. Her work has been featured in the New York Times, T Magazine, Domino, Gardenista, and Blumenhaus, and she has appeared on NBC's Today Show. She has collaborated with companies including Rag \u0026amp; Bone, Anthropologie, and Freeman's Sporting Club on special product collections, and she is currently working with Free People on a summer 2024 collection. In addition to her work as a natural dyer, Amanda has more than two decades of experience in art, design, and architecture communications. She is the director of communications for the world-renowned architect Daniel Libeskind where she has managed the development of major publications for the architect with publishers including Workman, Rizzoli, and Penguin Random House. https: \/\/dyekween.com\/ IG @dyekween\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"I don't see flowers as decoration--I see them as material, as pigment, as possibility. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eFlowerprint\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a reflection of that belief, and an invitation to experience the beauty of working with them in a deeper, more intentional way, honoring their beauty.\" -- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eLoria Stern, Chef and Author, Eat Your Flowers: A Cookbook\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"This book feels like looking through a kaleidoscope into Amanda's vivid process--where natural dyeing meets vibrant, expressive color. A must-read for lovers of nature and sustainable, hands-on projects.\"-- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eEmma Mierop, Artist, and Founder, Skippy Cotton\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Create your own eye candy with Amanda de Beaufort's completely fresh take on botanical dying, printing, and painting. This essential resource arms you with everything you need to know, from details to hacks, all while remaining unfussy and relatable. She has me re-envisioning how I see the natural world, from my garden to the kitchen compost to the sidewalk cracks. The pages of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eFlowerprint \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehold all the inspiration I'll ever need for year-round gifts that will last for many seasons to come.\"-- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohanna Silver, Former Garden Editor of Sunset Magazine and author of Growing Weed in the Garden\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eFlowerprint \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis a fresh and lively resource for readers interested in botanical printing, with guidance that is approachable, comprehensive, and grounded in real-world experience. Amanda de Beaufort offers fun projects including flower-printed socks, hoodies and lampshades, and a lovely flower paint recipe for lots of experiments and creativity. I loved reading this book and envisioning how to bring unique and beautiful flower prints into my natural dye practice.\"-- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eKathy Hattori, Founder, Botanical Colors\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"This is an indispensable resource for nature-loving crafters.\" -- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"De Beaufort provides ample information that will be key to successful plant dyeing, and passionate ecocrafters will want to check her book out.\" -- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eBooklist\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Timber Press (OR)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67939219243318,"sku":"9781643265315","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/2301\/7526\/files\/91T07AgYYJL._SL1500.avif?v=1794005690","url":"https:\/\/www.summerbeambooks.com\/products\/flowerprint","provider":"Summer Beam Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}