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Dyepot PS #67 - Low Immersion Dyeing Yarn with Liquid Rit Dyes (Super Old Dyes!)

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ChemKnits Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/ChemKnits 2023 ChemKnits Chanukah Samplers are now ready to ship. https://chemknitscreations.etsy.com/listing/1564836267 Order yours today today! 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 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.) KnitPicks Bare Hawthrone Sock Yarn (80% Superwash Fine Highland Wool / 20% Polyamide) - http://shrsl.com/2my1y * Cuisinart Double Burner Electric Hot Plate - https://amzn.to/3rzh0U7 * 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 dye colors Rit Liquid Dyes (for natural fibers) in purple, teal, navy blue, fuchsia, and charcoal grey [0:51] The Dyebath 300 g hawthorne presoaked in plain tap water 4 cups of water + 6 T white vinegar + 2 cups of water (6 cups total) [2:46] Heating on an electric hot plate [3:27] Adding dye to the yarn Cover the yarn with foil while heat setting Add even more acid after 8 minutes heat for 20-30 minutes [9:51] Flipping the yarn Add a lot more water [11:56] Adding a yarn mop Dry skein of Hawthorne [16:20] I melted my shower curtain [17:44] The cooled off yarn [19:12] Washing the yarn [21:47] The finished dry yarn 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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