Video

Thank you!

Once I find the perfect project, I’ll knit it.

😂

Usually cold tap water. Some dyes dissolve better in warm tap water, which I usually only remember after I’ve tried dissolving them in cold water!

Thank you so much 😀

Thank you so much!

When I have my mask on, it sounds like I'm out of breath. I'm fine though! Thank you for asking :)

Thank you! I agree. I didn't set out to dye something that reminded me of mother of pearl, but I do love how these things turn out.

Thank you so much!

I can't describe it in any other way than horrible!

Thank you! I’m not sure what I’ll make with it. Possibly, it will make part of a hat along with my other samples.

I’m hoping to do that method soon. As it’s warming up, my project is less likely to refreeze!

😂 the thumbnail photo was taken on the carpet.

Absolutely! I use liquid dyes to dye Aida in Dye Time 35. Good luck with your dyeing journey!

I don’t think walnut leaves have much colour pigment. You might get a greenish brown. As far as I know, the tannin is in the husks and shells.

Blues are the ones that get me! Although there is one green I’ve learnt to use very sparingly.

Thank you! 😊

Thank you! They are two of my favourite colours.

Welcome to the dyeing and spinning rabbit hole! You're going to love it!

You're welcome!!

I don’t know. It’s only about 12g, so probably a swatch! I might try combining all my unusual fibres and make a hat.

That sounds lovely 💗

I have no idea! It’s very interesting though.

I wish!

Yes I think you're right. I need more patience when adding more water!

Thank you! I definitely couldn’t plan it but I want to experiment with this dye. Such a surprise!

From what I can tell, the dharma fibre reactive dyes aren’t intended to be used in powder form, which is why they break so beautifully! Mermaid’s dream and blue violet are two that I love when they break. Good luck with your dyeing!

@@FromTheCauldron oh! That’s great news, I have mermaids dream on hand, will have to have a play! Thanks 🤗

Thank you! I love the breaking that happens with these dyes. Good luck with your dyeing!

Thank you!

You’re the one that’s got me questioning what I know, or what I think I know! I don’t mix my dyes with soda ash so I think I’ll have a try at saving some muck after my next dyeing session (I’ve gone a bit sock crazy!)

​@@FromTheCauldron I wish I understood the science behind it better!

Thank you!

I do have some salt and pepper shakers but I haven’t had chance to test them out yet.

Oops 🤦‍♀️

Thank you! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

You are quite welcome, and yes, I really did enjoy this! I have a question though - have you ever tried dyeing threads/flosses with products not meant for dyeing? Like Tim Holtz distress sprays or Lindy’s Stamp Gang sprays or magicals? Initially, they make beautiful colors, the magicals breaking into other colors - it’s breathtaking just doing it. After drying my skeins in the oven (180*F) , gave a rinse and said goodbye to most of the color as it went right down the drain. Some I steamed ironed before the rinse, same result. I just need to figure out how to set the color - any ideas? Thank you for your time and talent, xo 🫶

@@parisnchristlove I’ve had a quick look (I’ve never heard of those sprays) and I’d guess the colour isn’t setting to your floss because they are inks/stains, not dyes. I doubt they have the fibre reactive dye, so the colour won’t stay.

@@FromTheCauldron you’re right, they aren’t fiber reactive dyes, they’re actually just spray inks used more for paper arts and crafts. But the colors are so luscious!. I have to wait before I can order anything because my debit card had some unauthorized charges, so I am waiting for a new card. Have you ever mixed your dye powders to create new colors? I need brown and am thinking maybe I can mix like blue and orange, do you think it will work? Thank you for your help! Xo

@@parisnchristlove that would definitely work. You might want to experiment with the proportions of blue and orange to get the brown you want. I’ve mixed magenta and cyan to create various shades of purple before. Colour mixing is something I really want to do but haven’t had the chance.

Thank you!

Thank you! 😊

Thank you! I love them but next time I try rain dyeing, I’ll check the weather forecast first.

Thank you!

Thank you!

Thanks so much! 😊

Thank you!!

Thank you so much for your comments! I get my dyes from dinashomeofcrafts.com I don’t know if they ship internationally. There is a German company called Webetante.com who ship Dharma dyes within the EU. Good luck!

@@FromTheCauldron thanks for your reply and taking the time especially today I will check your references out. I did not know any of them so thank you again! Enjoy your day and hopefully even more tonight!

@@partyfiesta1557 I’m sorry it took so long to reply. I’ve been away and didn’t check my notifications. I hope you have a lovely Christmas!

I don’t like to add too much sugar as you can always add more sugar but can’t take it away. I like the idea of strawberries. I might try to make a summer liqueur for myself!

I dye silk scarves and I use Dharma and Jacquard acid dyes and vinegar to dye them. I don't know if fiber reactive dyes would work if you used vinegar with them or not, because I don't use them.

I’ve never dyed silk, so I can’t say why that happened. According to dharmas website, you can use acid dyes and fibre reactive dyes (with citric acid/vinegar etc) to dye silk. Maybe you need to prewash the scarves before dyeing?

I usually don’t mind white areas, but I wanted solid colour on this one. I’m still trying to figure out how much dye and ice to use. I do love muck dyeing! I’ve never muck dyed quite so many items in one go as you have!

@@FromTheCauldron no I love grungy so the muck dyeing is the thing for that :)

Thank you!

Thank you so much!

Thank you! 😊

Thank you!!

Thank you! These socks are so comfy too.