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Hi!
I usually hang out at the diapering board but I have a question that I'm hoping you ladies can help me with.
I am having trouble finding a dye that will be colorfast on wool. I've used plain old Rit, Kool Aid, Jacquard Acid Dyes, and food coloring. I always add vinegar and salt.
Here is the method I usually use. I'm hoping someone can tell me where my faults are.
I soak the yarn for 20 minutes in very warm/hot water. I put the dye in warm water with about 1/2 c vinegar and 1/2 cup salt. Then I bring it to a boil and put my wool in for about 30 minutes. I usually put in the microwave for 10 minutes twice or three times. I've even steam set it by putting it in a steaming basket for 45 minutes.
Then I rinse it about 50 times. The water never runs completely clear. I've tried soaking it overnight in warm water with a piece of white yarn to test for colorfastness and it has continuously run.
I'm really hoping someone can help because otherwise I'll have to resort to limiting my soakers to colors I can purchase somewhere.
Thank you so much for your help!!!!!
I usually hang out at the diapering board but I have a question that I'm hoping you ladies can help me with.
I am having trouble finding a dye that will be colorfast on wool. I've used plain old Rit, Kool Aid, Jacquard Acid Dyes, and food coloring. I always add vinegar and salt.
Here is the method I usually use. I'm hoping someone can tell me where my faults are.
I soak the yarn for 20 minutes in very warm/hot water. I put the dye in warm water with about 1/2 c vinegar and 1/2 cup salt. Then I bring it to a boil and put my wool in for about 30 minutes. I usually put in the microwave for 10 minutes twice or three times. I've even steam set it by putting it in a steaming basket for 45 minutes.
Then I rinse it about 50 times. The water never runs completely clear. I've tried soaking it overnight in warm water with a piece of white yarn to test for colorfastness and it has continuously run.
I'm really hoping someone can help because otherwise I'll have to resort to limiting my soakers to colors I can purchase somewhere.
Thank you so much for your help!!!!!