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Let's Try This Again - Cold Process Dyeing 3 Roving Blends (SW & NonSW) Dyepot Weekly #555

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ChemKnits Dyed Yarn on Etsy - https://chemknitscreations.etsy.com/ This is a followup to Dyepot Weekly 552 https://youtu.be/LA99RSEe0d4 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 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 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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