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Dyeing American Wool Rovings (Bare & Tweed High Desert Roving) with Acid Dyes (Dyepot Weekly 554)

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Thank you, Louise, for being my Lab Partner! Pick a video for me to edit and become a Last Minute Dyepot Weekly Lab Partner: https://chemknitscreations.etsy.com/listing/618588327 Dyepot Weekly Lab Partner: https://chemknitscreations.etsy.com/listing/878823871 Valentine's Day Mystery Yarn - https://chemknitscreations.etsy.com/listing/1840397492 with a handmade valentine and extras! ChemKnits Dyed Yarn on Etsy - https://chemknitscreations.etsy.com/ Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMSe6hlZi_CDPQ90Ks5-lbA/join ITEMS USED IN THIS VIDEO (or frequently used in my videos): (All Links labeled with a "*" are affiliate links, which means I earn a commission sales made through these links.) High Desert Roving (100% American Wool Roving) - http://shrsl.com/4sf66 * High Desert Tweed Roving (89% American Wool, 6% Acrylic, 5% Rayon Roving) - http://shrsl.com/4sf68 * Catering Steam Pan: https://amzn.to/2tGWYph * Digital Kitchen Scale - https://amzn.to/2XJgleB * Plastic Syringes for Measuring dye - https://amzn.to/3fCX4nP * Digital Kitchen Scale - https://amzn.to/2XJgleB * Purple Nitrile Gloves - https://amzn.to/2I6pRpl * Reusable Zip Ties - https://amzn.to/3fXa75K* or https://amzn.to/3bPdOag * NOTE: Amazon sometimes changes the zip tie listing to be non-reusable or removes the option I purchased. I use 12" white nylon reusable zip ties. Please check both the links and if it doesn't say reusable don't purchase! Deluxe Rubber Respirator - https://www.dharmatrading.com/tools/deluxe-rubber-respirator.html Safety Glasses - https://amzn.to/2ObzRl9 * Dharma Acid Dyes - https://www.dharmatrading.com/dyes/dharma-acid-dyes.html Dharma Squeeze Bottles - https://www.dharmatrading.com/tools/squeeze-bottles-yorker-spouts-and-caps.html My favorite tools and equipment for dyeing yarn - https://www.chemknits.com/2019/07/the-best-tools-equipment-for-dyeing.html Face Masks for Dyeing Yarn - http://www.chemknits.com/2020/07/respirator-masks-for-dyeing-yarn.html FILMING EQUIPMENT DSLR Canon EOS80D - https://amzn.to/2PXWbMa * Webcam - Logitech C930e 1080P HD Video Webcam https://amzn.to/315Mge0 * (there is likely an upgraded version of this) Tripod (60") - https://amzn.to/3iUfBy5 * VIDEO CONTENTS: [0:00] The Rovings [2:01] Presoaking the fiber in a pan presoak overnight in 16 cups of water with no acid [5:55] Dyeing the fiber 1% dye stocks Jacquard Bright yellow, dharma spearmint breeze, CHartreuse, deep magenta NO acid in the fiber yet [11:09] Adding acid 7 T white vinegar. wait 15 minutes before turning on the heat. (I don't want to add more water until the colors have set a bit) [12:57] Heat setting Add 2 cups of water + 2 T vinegar, pour on top of the yellow [16:21] After 10 min, cover the fiber Cover and heat for 30 more minutes let the fiber cool off in the pan [19:00] Washing the fiber [21:43] The finished fiber and conclusions Dyepot Weekly Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFvm3Bz7dhaXiOELvk0pjhtzJVHLZ-gtO Leave No Dye Behind Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFvm3Bz7dhaWx7Ezr1hD26KIF5hLwcLrp Frequently Asked Questions Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPcyRoWVfL4&list=PLFvm3Bz7dhaVWoFsNl5hKENxkEUD3Ve2F ChemKnitsCreations Etsy Store: http://chemknitscreations.etsy.com/ ChemKnits Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ChemKnits ChemKnits Lab Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ChemKnitsLab/ ChemKnits Blog: http://www.chemknits.com Zazzle Merchandise: https://www.zazzle.com/chemknitsmerchandise The above links are affiliate links, which means I earn a commission on sale of items purchased through these links. All items used in this video were purchased and selected by me unless otherwise stated. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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