Great video! So informative, clear and well presented. If only we had black walnut trees around here! Since we don't have walnut I'm extracting tannins from black walnut wood to make my own mordant, and then using iron acetate for the color. You rock!
Excellent video - thank -you! One question: I read an article years ago about Walnut dyeing and the author said that the odour during this process is not pleasant and she always does it outside. I believe she was in the Southern US. Do you experience this problem or does it depend on the species of Walnut tree?
I think it depends on the person and how they tolerate different scents. While I'm fine with a lot of different smells from my natural dyes - my family is not! :-) Dyeing outside is ideal, but if that isn't possible, I recommend opening windows or creating good air flow.
Your result is very fine, but I´ve got a sheep and her wool has exactly got the same colours in light and dark brown and her name is "Marion", deduced in this case from the french word "marron". So I´ve got a complete natural coloured wool.🤭 But by the way, I love your videos, particularly those with you and your Mum. So nice and tender !
Hi Myra, thank you for this excellent video! Can you clarify, when you say to use twice as many walnuts as wool, what does this mean, do you mean by weight? So if I have 1000g of wool I would need 2000g of walnuts? Thanks...lainey
I would try both with a sample of fiber you want to dye to see which works better for your goal. So many factors go into creating a specific color that I can’t really give you an answer, except to experiment and see what happens. Good luck!
love your content. i hope you and your sweet mom are well!
Such a beautiful rich color!!! 🤩
Thank you! The color is incredible.
Great video! So informative, clear and well presented. If only we had black walnut trees around here! Since we don't have walnut I'm extracting tannins from black walnut wood to make my own mordant, and then using iron acetate for the color. You rock!
Thanks so much! I’m glad you enjoyed it. That’s sounds like a fun/cool project!
Love the results. Thanks for sharing and inspiring. Debs from Down Under.
Cheers from the North! So happy you liked it!
Excellent video - thank -you! One question: I read an article years ago about Walnut dyeing and the author said that the odour during this process is not pleasant and she always does it outside. I believe she was in the Southern US. Do you experience this problem or does it depend on the species of Walnut tree?
I think it depends on the person and how they tolerate different scents. While I'm fine with a lot of different smells from my natural dyes - my family is not! :-) Dyeing outside is ideal, but if that isn't possible, I recommend opening windows or creating good air flow.
@MyraMadeColor That sounds like a well disguised YES!! LOL
Your result is very fine, but I´ve got a sheep and her wool has exactly got the same colours in light and dark brown and her name is "Marion", deduced in this case from the french word "marron". So I´ve got a complete natural coloured wool.🤭 But by the way, I love your videos, particularly those with you and your Mum. So nice and tender !
Thank you! I love the videos with my Mom, too.
Hi Myra, thank you for this excellent video! Can you clarify, when you say to use twice as many walnuts as wool, what does this mean, do you mean by weight? So if I have 1000g of wool I would need 2000g of walnuts? Thanks...lainey
Yes, exactly!
I am always wondering: how come the wool does not felt in almost boiling water?
Wool needs high heat and a lot of agitation to felt. Some types of wool will felt easier than others. I hope that helps!
If I were to want a deep caramel shade, would I just lower the ratio of husks to fiber or the simmer time? Thanks
I would try both with a sample of fiber you want to dye to see which works better for your goal. So many factors go into creating a specific color that I can’t really give you an answer, except to experiment and see what happens. Good luck!
@ Thank you. I will give it a shot.