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Dyepot Weekly #278 - Low Immersion Dyeing Acrylic Yarn with Rit DyeMore Synthetic 2; With More Dye!

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Thank you, Dawn, for being my Lab Partner! Pick a video for me to edit and become a Last Minute Dyepot Weekly Lab Partner: https://www.etsy.com/listing/878823871/last-minute-dyepot-weekly-lab-partner Dyepot Weekly Lab Partner: https://www.etsy.com/listing/618588327/dyepot-weekly-lab-partner-october Yarn: Studio Classic by Nicole, 100% Acyrlic Worsted Weight (discontinued) 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.) Rit DyeMore Synthetic Dye - https://amzn.to/3robjmi * 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/3bPdOag * NOTE: the listing that I originally purchased is here: https://amzn.to/2Oz3xqj * but the brand seems to have updated it to include non-reusable zip ties. This has updated back to the original item in the past, but just in case I'm leaving a new link for a brand that I haven't tried. 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] Introduction [1:52] Figure Eight Tie I'm not quite sure why I kept calling them Butterfly [3:07] Presoak the yarn in plain tap water for at least 30 minutes [4:21] The dyes Rit Dye More Synthetic Dye in Peacock Green and Royal Purple The purple is older than the green These are the same bottles I've used in past dyeing videos [6:39] Concerns with Dyeing Acrylic at High Heat [7:50] The Dyepot Setup Stainless Steel Catering Steam Pan + 4 cups of water + 100 g yarn In DPW 172 we dyed 200 g of yarn, so we're going to use more dye with less fiber today. [9:13] Preparing the Dyes 1 cup pesoak water + 2 T of Rit DyeMore SYnthetic dye (4 T total if you consider both colors) [11:09] Dyeing the yarn Apply colors cold, then heat up after most of the dye has been applied [13:08] Covering the pan with foil [13:54] Checking in after 30 minutes heat for 30 more minutes on low heat Turn off the heat and let it cool completely [15:02] The cool fiber [15:45] Washing the yarn [20:36] 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: https://www.etsy.com/shop/chemknitscreations 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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