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Resist dyeing — (resist dyeing) is a term for a number of traditional methods of dyeing textiles with patterns. Methods are used to resist or prevent the dye from reaching all the cloth, thereby creating a pattern and ground. The most common forms use wax, some… … Wikipedia
resist — ► VERB 1) withstand the action or effect of. 2) try to prevent by action or argument. 3) refrain from (something tempting). 4) struggle against someone or something. ► NOUN ▪ a resistant substance used to protect parts of a surface during the… … English terms dictionary
Dye — For other uses, see Dye (disambiguation). Yarn drying after being dyed in the early American tradition, at Conner Prairie living history museum. A dye is a colored substance that has an affinity to the substrate to which it … Wikipedia
resist printing — a fabric printing method in which a dye resistant substance is applied to certain specified areas of the material prior to immersion in a dye bath and subsequently removed so as to permit the original hue to act as a pattern against the colored… … Universalium
resist printing — noun Etymology: resist (III) : a method of printing textiles by roller printing a pattern in resist paste on a white fabric, placing the fabric in a dye bath, and subsequently removing the resist to leave a white pattern on a colored ground * * * … Useful english dictionary
resist — v. & n. v. 1 tr. withstand the action or effect of; repel. 2 tr. stop the course or progress of; prevent from reaching, penetrating, etc. 3 tr. abstain from (pleasure, temptation, etc.). 4 tr. strive against; try to impede; refuse to comply with… … Useful english dictionary
resist — re•sist [[t]rɪˈzɪst[/t]] v. t. 1) to withstand, strive against, or oppose 2) to withstand the action or effect of 3) to refrain or abstain from, esp. with difficulty: They couldn t resist the chocolates[/ex] 4) to act or make efforts in… … From formal English to slang
resist — verb 1》 withstand the action or effect of. 2》 try to prevent by action or argument. 3》 refrain from (something tempting). 4》 struggle against. noun a resistant substance applied as a coating to protect a surface during a process, for example to… … English new terms dictionary
Natural dye — Skeins of wool colored with natural plant dyes. Natural dyes are dyes or colorants derived from plants, invertebrates, or minerals. The majority of natural dyes are vegetable dyes from plant sources – roots, berries, bark, leaves, and … Wikipedia
Tie-dye — used as stage decor, Snoqualmie Moondance festival (1992) Tie dye is a process of resist dyeing textiles or clothing which is made from knit or woven fabric, usually cotton; typically using bright colors. It is a modern version of traditional… … Wikipedia
