For my second round of dyeing I wanted some softer, less-saturated colors. As you can see from the picture, it didn’t work. These two batches of roving were supposed to be softer, grayer colors. Why didn’t it behave? Ah well. That just means I’ll get to try again later. More fiber to play with! If [...]
Archive for September, 2008
Thistles and Heather
Posted in Dyeing, Fiber, Oops, tagged color recipe, Jacquard Acid Dyes, oven dyed, roving on September 29, 2008 | 6 Comments »
Why Would I Want to Dye?
Posted in Dyeing, Fiber, New to me, tagged Jacquard Acid Dyes, oven dyeing, romney mix, roving, tutorial on September 24, 2008 | 2 Comments »
In a word—because of this!
Screamin’ Hot Water
Posted in Fiber, In the Wash Pot, New to me, tagged Dawn, lanolin, raw fleece, Simple Green, washing wool on September 24, 2008 | 3 Comments »
I have embarked upon the inevitable. Plunged ahead into the next opportunity. I have begun . . . washing raw wool. Don’t worry about the title. Nobody got hurt. That is simply the term that my instructor used to describe the neccesary temperature of wash water. Here is how I washed my first batch of [...]
Making a List, Checking it Twice
Posted in New Purchase, tagged cleaning, Dawn, Dyeing, raw fleece, roving, Simple Green, vinegar on September 23, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Yesterday my dad and I went to multiple stores and got all the stuff I need to begin washing the fleece and dyeing some roving I have stashed away. It cost a little more than I was anticipating, but it should last for quite awhile. Two pots for washing and dyeing. A set of measuring [...]
