ChemKnits Dyed Yarn on Etsy - https://chemknitscreations.etsy.com/
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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.)
KnitPicks Swish Roving (100% Superwash Merino wool) - http://shrsl.com/4ovt9 *
KnitPicks GLoss Roving (70% Merino Wool/ 30% Silk) - http://shrsl.com/2yklv *
KnitPicks Wool of the Andes Roving (100% Peruvian Highland Wool) - http://shrsl.com/3fq5c *
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 & presoaking
[4:13] Cold process dyeing
8 cups of water, 100 g roving, NO ACID
[6:59] Measuring out the dyes
Dark Navy, Deep Magenta, and Pecan Brown
15 mL (1 Tbsp) of each color in a cup. 1% dyestocks
1/4 cup of water (60 mL) to each container to pour the dyes onto the fiber.
[7:47] Dyeing the fiber
Let sit for ~10 min, then add acid and move the colors through
[11:44] Add acid & move the fiber
add 3 Tbsp white vinegar lift, and lower the roving and gently work the colors through a bit
Cover and let things sit for a couple of days (starting Wednesday noon)
[18:10] 28 hours later
Adding more acid like last time
[19:01] Heat setting
WOTA roving needs more time
steam set for 30 minutes
[25:14] The finished dry fiber & conclusions
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