Step-by-step guide on how to make your own natural dye, part of the BBC/OU's programme website for Rough Science 1
Websites
Natural and Synthetic Dyes
A Lesson to Dye For
Reading
Book 4 of ST240, Our Chemical Environment, The Open University
Dean J., Wild Colour, Mitchell Beazley
Edmonds J., The History and Practice of 18th-Century Dyeing
Fibrecrafts catalogue, available from 1 Old Portsmouth Road, Peasmarsh, Guildford, Surrey
Ingamells W., Colour for Textiles: A user’s handbook, Society of Dyers and Colourists
Barrow J. D., The Artful Universe, Oxford University Press
A quite remarkable book that will change the way you view the world. Extremely accessible.
Burton et al., Chemical Storylines, G. Heinemann Educational Publishers
Part of the Salters Advanced Chemistry course, which explores the frontiers of research and the applications of contemporary chemistry. For A level and other science courses aimed at 16 to 19-year olds.
Fraser A. and Gilchrist I., Starting Science (Book 1), Oxford University Press
Part of an integrated science course for the National Curriculum Key Stage 3 and Scottish Environmental Studies (science) for S1 and S2.
Northedge A. et al., The Sciences Good Study Guide, The Open University
Indispensable for students of science, technology, mathematics and engineering. Packed with practical exercises and activities, all aimed at making studying more enjoyable and rewarding. Lots of hints and tips for those returning to study.
Selinger B., Chemistry in the Marketplace, 5th edn., Harcourt Brace
An excellent and informative reference source for all kinds of real-life applications of chemistry. Explores the world of chemistry that surrounds us in our daily lives, explained in terms that everyone can understand. ‘Makes chemistry come alive.’
PS547 Chemistry for Science Teachers course materials, The Open University, 1992
A course designed for use by science teachers from a wide variety of backgrounds, with varying experience of teaching science. A familiarity with some basic science (perhaps physics or biology) is assumed, but little understanding of chemistry is required. The mathematical understanding needed for the course is not demanding.
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