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Dyepot Weekly #357 - The Ugliest Yarn I've Ever Dyed: Is this Chaotically Awesome or Awful?

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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 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 Swish DK (100% Superwash Merino) - http://shrsl.com/2ly8y * 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] Introduction [1:01] Dyeing the first layer of color 300 g of swish dk presoaked in plain tap water Added to steam pan with an inch or two of water + 4 T white vinegar Add some Fluorescent Safety Orange, Fluorescent Lemon, and Radioactive Dharma Acid dyes Heat for 15 min before flipping to dye the other side [6:33] Apply the zip tie resists [7:38] Dyeing Round 2 using the same dyebath from earlier Blazing Orange, Cherry Bomb, Pecan Brown, and Cabernet acid dyes Dilute the dyes to spread them out Wait 10 minutes and flip to add more dye Add more acid and heat for 30 more minutes [16:13] Removing the resists [19:07] Washing the yarn [21:25] The finished dry yarn [25:12] Black Light & 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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