“Did you see that?” My sister exclaimed as we drove down a back road on our way home. I had, and although I wouldn’t normally stop, what had fallen from the tree was definitely not an acorn. Curiosity got the best of us, so we pulled over and made our way to the tree where [...]
The inspiration behind “The Soda Shop” palette is the sweet nostalgic memory of the American soda shops and ice cream parlors with their iconic soda machines, jukeboxes, carbonated flavored drinks, rich and creamy desserts, garnished with fresh fruits. The colors are mellow and somewhat milky with a twist of lemon tart in the palette to [...]
Colonial Williamsburg was founded in 1632 by English colonists. It is part of the Historic Triangle, which also includes Jamestown and Yorktown. For those who love history and travel, a trip to this part of Virginia can be really interesting. The town is restored and depicts the history and the culture of Colonial America. The [...]
It is a colorful world we live in- just look at the Summer Olympics 2012 and see what the athletes are wearing. It is so exciting to see all the bright colors that made the events: marigold yellow, fiery red, hot pink, true green, electric lime, bright cobalt, majestic purple. While every color is a [...]
By the end of the 20th century the dyes industry, as the textile industry, have become enmeshed in the worldwide economic developments, with shifts in manufacture depending on the amount of labor involved. Innovation in technology and automation have produced large improvements in productivity. Dye formulation by computer and systematic investigations of dye application processes [...]
The discovery of synthetic dyes from coal tar brought dramatic changes. More colors with better fastness properties were possible. The development of the dyes industry resulted in great advances in chemistry and the development of the pharmaceutical and chemical industries. Dyeing and printing equipment was mechanized, with some semi-continuous processes. The industrial nature of textile [...]
The technology of natural dye application reached its peak and the dyeing trade advanced to a pre-industrial stage. The discovery of the American Continent resulted in less expensive dye production there and shifts in production, with resulting economical consequences. Science began to exert its influence on the art of dyeing. In this [...]
By the time of the Renaissance dyeing and weaving technologies had reached highest levels of achievement. Fashion favored colorful garb for males and females. Textiles developed into high art in the form of tapestries (for example the Unicorn cycle). Production of dyes occupied considerable farmland and provided important income for farmers. Dyeing technology became extensively [...]
