Bella, this was fun to watch. I have been experimenting with solar dying yarn this summer as well. It is so amazing and fun to see what plant yields what colours.
So glad you enjoyed it! It is such a fun- and surprising- process. I was truly shocked at some of the color outcomes I've ended up with (next Friday reveal/vlog2!). What have you been dyeing with?
@@fiberandfox I've used red geraniums - made tan; dandelions - made green; yellow onion skins - made an orange/yellow; orange daylilies - khaki green; burgundy/orange lilies - blue. I am looking forward to trying some fall mums.
Thank you for doing this video. I’ve been interested in solar dyeing, I don’t want to use acid dyes, too intimidating for me. I’m interested in using turmeric, how much would you use? Also, I loved it that you had your darling daughter help you! Can’t wait to see the results!
Totally up to you! You could look up measurements I'm sure, but I've done like a tablespoon and gotten some pretty intense color. That is POWERFUL stuff. But that WILL STAIN EVERYTHING it touches, so just be careful!
Citric acid and vinegar are not mordants. They are binders which change the pH of the water (more acidic) to help the colour bind to the yarn / fabric. But this effect doesn't last, so the colour will wash out or fade pretty quickly. Real mordants assist the dye to chemically bind to the yarn/fabric. Also, you should always keep jars, pots or utensils used for dyeing separate to those you use for food. You talked about safety and then used hydrangea which is toxic!
So enjoyable! Very cool process.It's pretty just sitting in the jars. 🌼🧶💕🧶🌼 My favorite part was little ones sweet voice as she helped Mom.
That sweet little voice though 😍😭 and yes! So pretty!
Bella, this was fun to watch. I have been experimenting with solar dying yarn this summer as well. It is so amazing and fun to see what plant yields what colours.
So glad you enjoyed it! It is such a fun- and surprising- process. I was truly shocked at some of the color outcomes I've ended up with (next Friday reveal/vlog2!). What have you been dyeing with?
@@fiberandfox I've used red geraniums - made tan; dandelions - made green; yellow onion skins - made an orange/yellow; orange daylilies - khaki green; burgundy/orange lilies - blue. I am looking forward to trying some fall mums.
This looks so fun! I’m definitely going to do this with my boys. Thanks for sharing!
It's really fun with kids! The hard part is waiting for the results! I posted our final outcomes today too
This is very cool. I want to see what they look like!!!! I’d love to try this.
It's so much fun! I have to say, the results were NOT what I was expecting! It's such a fascinating process. Reveal next Friday!!
cant wait to see what you get!
I have to say, it's pretty surprising!!!
Thank you for doing this video. I’ve been interested in solar dyeing, I don’t want to use acid dyes, too intimidating for me. I’m interested in using turmeric, how much would you use? Also, I loved it that you had your darling daughter help you! Can’t wait to see the results!
Totally up to you! You could look up measurements I'm sure, but I've done like a tablespoon and gotten some pretty intense color. That is POWERFUL stuff. But that WILL STAIN EVERYTHING it touches, so just be careful!
Citric acid and vinegar are not mordants. They are binders which change the pH of the water (more acidic) to help the colour bind to the yarn / fabric. But this effect doesn't last, so the colour will wash out or fade pretty quickly. Real mordants assist the dye to chemically bind to the yarn/fabric.
Also, you should always keep jars, pots or utensils used for dyeing separate to those you use for food. You talked about safety and then used hydrangea which is toxic!
You're not wrong! I've learned a lot since this video 2 years ago and am always learning more.