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The thesis of this endeavor was to choose a basic material, in this case, wool, and follow this medium from the beginning, through its preparation, not only by spinning the wool into yarn, but also by collecting dyestuffs and dyeing the fibers, and onto its finished product, the weaving. In order to collect natural dyestuffs, it became a vital part of this thesis to advocate the preservation and conservation of flora in the event that others might, too, seek to fulfill an inward quest to weld man closer to his material. This study is not to be confused with any attempt toward reviving two yesteryear crafts which lean toward the sentimental; it deals entirely with man’s relationship to the basic material with which he associates himself.To further pursue the same theme, no luxury of a foot loom was to be afforded the weaver. This demanded ingenuity for the execution of the work while, at the same time, commanding respect for the wool fibers.

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The following investigation aims to determine the potential of plant material to produce pigments capable of acting as alternatives to the standard range of process (CMYK) colours used in screen printing. A review of the literature on so-called `natural dyes' reveals the extent of the pre-synthetic (1857) use of a range of dye-plants in the textile and related industries over a period of many centuries. Several plant sources are identified for investigation in the context of this study. Chemical, botanical and historical aspects of these plants are described along with notes on their cultivation and nomenclature. The necessary thickeners and other additives that may be required for the production of a stable ink formulation are also discussed. The establishment of the Cat Hill Ink Garden is described as well as a discussion of other sources of raw material supply. Methods of aqueous extraction, lake production, comparative light fastness and spectral reflectance testing are all described and test results are provided in appendix form. The environmental, economic and health and safety aspects of the new inks is contrasted with the commercial oil-based product as well as a brief discussion of their potential for commercial development. Printed examples by the author and several of his students form the final part of the study and demonstrate the use of both CMYK and other non-primary ink formulations.

Copies of author's previously published articles inserted. / Bibliography: leaves 163-175. / vii, 198 leaves ; 30 cm. / Title page, contents and abstract only. The complete thesis in print form is available from the University Library. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Adelaide, Dept. of Applied Mathematics, 1996?

Thesis(M.S.)--Auburn University, 2007. / Abstract. Vita. Includes bibliographic references.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Ohio state University, 1928. / Autobiography. Caption title: ... Macroscopic ammonium, cesium and potassium alumn crystals grown in the presence of dyes and other foreign materials.