One of the questions I get asked the most is about dyeing wool yarn and fiber. And Some dye classes have been in the works for WAY longer than I care to admit (kind of on hold actually) But las Sunday, I shared with you guys one of the my absolutely most favorite way to locks, roving, and even SOME single plied yarns.
Dyeing in canning jars is perfect way to dye a bunch of different color ways at once. Great for a hobby dyer because it dyes 4 oz at a time and does not require a bunch of equipment or time to get lots of different dye batches in one session.
Here is the replay:
Here is what the jar looked like the next day once it cooled. It is always scary to see how not variegated the jar looks at this point.
This is the rinsed fiber drying in the sun
This is another jar from the pot.
This is the rinsed fiber drying in the sun
Show notes:
So here are links to the things I mentioned in the video. Some of them are affiliate links meaning I get a small commission if you choose to purchase that its through the link.
Victoria of Batikwalla has some great tutorials for dying plant fiber fabric(like cotton or rayon) you would dye rayon or cotton yarn the same way.
Dharma Trading Co. in California Is the company I buy most of my supplies from
I use these dyes. Specifically I use the Jacquard And Dharma Trading Acid Dyes
They do carry a decent selection of blank yarn, blank yarn and roving
The stuff that cleans the dye off my hands.
I refer to two blog posts for prep info. This one and this one.
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game changer…guess what i am doing tomorrow! Q. I assume this method would work with roving, easiest way to rinse?
Yes, this method is awesome for dyeing roving. I would rinse in hot water (as hot as you can stand it) with as little agitation as possible (less so if it is superwash wool). I cram 4oz into a quart jar for crazy good mottled results.