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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.)
Multi-colored Donegal Nep Yarn (85% Superwash Merino Wool / 15% donegal nep) - https://www.wool2dye4.com/Donegal-Sock-SKU1263.html
KnitPicks Stroll Fingering Weight Yarn (75% Superwash Merino / 25% Nylon) - http://shrsl.com/2ly91 *
My Name is Neo (85% Superwash merino / 15% neps) - https://www.wool2dye4.com/my-name-is-neo-set-of-10-skeins-clone-.html
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
[3:37] Presoaking the yarn
presoak in plain tap water for 30+ min
[5:45] Measuring Black Dye
Dharma True black acid dye. 2 grams of dye for each 100 g skein (2% DOS)
[6:37] Dyeing the black yarns
3 shoeboxes, each with 8 cups of water, 2 g of dye (mixed above)
add the yarn before adding acid
+ 4 T white vinegar
[11:47] Mixing the green dyes
Combination of Jacquard Chartreuse and Dharma Radioactive
60 mL chartreuse
40 mL radioactive
1% dye stocks
Dilute the dye in 300 mL total so I can divide the dyes easier
0.33% DOS (1/3 g dye per 100 g yarn)
[14:13] Dyeing the green yarn
8 cups of water, dye, 100 g yarn, then 4 T white vinegar
[17:40] A few days later, heat setting the yarn
steam set for 30 minutes (the green)
the black yarn, put in a pot and heat until dye absorbs, then steam for 30 minutes.(one at a time)
[25:33] Washing the yarn
[29:25] The finished dry yarn and conclusions
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