When I did a lot of dyeing, I had an enormous stainless steel bucket that could easily handle a kilogram of yarn. These days I normally dye yarn in very small quantities in my microwave or oven. If I have to dye more than a couple of skeins, I dye a multicoloured or multishade yarn so that I don't have to worry about evenness. But today I had a go at dyeing bigger batches of a single colour. I thought that if I soaked the yarn in a plastic bucket of dye water and then put it into the oven to set the dye, that might work The results were mixed. I did learn that I must soak the yarn in dye and water without vinegar (acid) for a while before adding the vinegar. The green came out pretty well, the yellow and peach not so much, though they'll be fine for the blanket project. I still have one more dyelot to do, but I have to finish spinning it first!
This is the yellow in an oven bag, ready to go into the oven. The oven bag works well to prevent it drying out.
Pretty colors! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is one thing I have never tried. I wouldn't have the first idea how to start but it looks like you can get some lovely interesting colours
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Pretty shades !
ReplyDeleteOut of curiosity, can you re-dye the wool darker if you don't like it as it is now ?
Probably, though you have to be careful not to damage the wool. Wool doesn't like to be messed about too much.
DeleteFascinating love to see your process I tried to take a class once in natural dyes made from local plants and had to leave I was allergic to something very much, I was sad
ReplyDeleteWhat a shame! Yes, natural doesn't always mean easy or pleasant.
DeleteI have never had the desire to learn how to dye, but I do admire the beautiful colors that my friends are able to achieve!
ReplyDeleteLots of good colours you have, they have a nice summery look!
ReplyDeleteI have never thought of dying my own thread, you have the knack of producing wonderful thread and colours. I do envy you being able to spin your own thread.
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