Author: Keli
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Logwood, Chlorophyllin, &…
Chlorophyllin, Logwood, Cochineal, and Madder Root. Remember these braids of fibre and yarn I dyed? Well, here they are, a couple of weeks after I let them cure. I then washed them in a ph neutral soap and dried them. Logwood Dyed Combed Top Results To create the different colours using the logwood dye extract…
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Dyeing Wool & Silk Using Eastern Brazilwood
Wool & Silk Fibres Dyeing Wool & Silk Using Eastern Brazilwood are the materials I chose to dye with. I used Cheviot, and Bluefaced Leicester combed top for my wool and silk hankies for my silk. Eastern Brazilwood Dye Stock Ground eastern Brazilwood powder is the dye stock I used. To use this ground wood,…
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How I collect and create a dyers kit just for you. You can order kits while quantities last at https://onaquestforfibre.com/product/3-easy-steps-to-natural-dyeing-kit/
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How to Balance Your Passion for Dyeing Combed Top and Yarns?
Most dyers pick combed top OR yarn to dye and then sell. Being a spinner and a sock knitter, I can’t limit myself to either.Dyeing with organic sock yarn has been instantly rewarding. I follow the steps of mordanting, preparing the dye stock, and then soaking the yarn. After following these steps, I’m guaranteed to…