Some dyeing techniques

• Batik: A resist-dyeing process in which portions of a
fabric are coated with wax.


• Tie-and-dye: tying portions of the fabric (or garment) will
avoid the color to penetrate

• Reserve dyeing: One component of a blend or
combination fabric is left undyed, by the use of dyes that
have affinity for the fiber to be colored but not for the
fiber to be reserved.

• Cross Dyeing: A method of dyeing blend or combination
fabrics to two or more shades by the use of dyes with
different affinities for the different fibers.

Hiroyuki Shindo, Cube, 1996; linen, sisal; weaving, folding, dyeing; 5.5 by 6 by 5.6 inches. 
Photo: Leonard Nones, courtesy of LongHouse Reserve, East Hampton, N.Y.