I just got my new fiber from Copper Moose Fibers on eBay. Ohhh it's so gorgeous. I bought it in white because I wanted to dye it for the Spindler's Dyeing for Spring Exchange but I had to just grab a handful and try it on my wheel. Thank goodness it came with so many bobbins! A blend of Alpaca, Merino and Tussah silk; it sheds SOOOOOOO badly but oh it's so soft and lovely. I hope I don't trash it! I also got some kid mohair blend in white for dyeing. I'm a tad intimidated by dyeing fiber. I've dyed yarn but somehow the fiber just seems so much more vulnerable and unwieldy! I'm going to do a bit more research on the net and then maybe next weekend bite the bullet. This is so much fun!
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2 comments:
Good Evening, Dark Wraith. It's lovely to hear from you again. You are quite an astounding assortment of talents, and never cease to surprise.
Regarding your dyeing attempts, what materials have you used to dye which fabric? Certain brands of dye will certainly fade on plant fibers versus animal fibers. One kind of dye for cotton, a different one for wool. Acid is often used to set dye but again, it depends on the dye used.
I will certainly continue to blog on my dyeing attempts, and post pictures when I can. Thank you for dropping by. Always a pleasure.
Experimentation and exploration; the mark of a curious mind. I can think of no greater compliment. As I'm under the weather at present, my dyeing will have to wait for the weekend, which will give me time to plan a method or two.
The Dark Wraith should continue to broaden his horizons and contribute his knowledge to a waiting world. Why else are we here on this orb?
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