This is so cool! I'd love love love to learn about the method of achieving purple from the same mushroom. Your mom is amazing! Many thanks from Ontario!
This is the best instructional video on this topic I have seen so far. Answered and trouble shooted a lot of questions and snags I have had. Very well done. Thank you.
Here in South Carolina, every autumn I see the Eastern Jack o' Lantern mushroom. It is more orange and less olive in color than the Western Jack o' Lantern. I'm eager to see what dye it will yield.
I love this video!!! If you can, you should make more videos with your mom :)) The color of the yarn is beautiful! Can I ask a silly question.. I see you used washing soda.. Does baking soda work too?
Thank you! I would love to have my Mom in more videos. Hopefully she’ll say yes! That’s a great question: they are similar but washing soda works better.
Thank you! A mordant is a step taken before the dye: you give your fiber a bath in a substance (such as iron) that absorbs into the fiber, improving the color or changing it. I have another video focused on mordanting using alum that you may find helpful. It's using a different metallic salt, but the process is similar. ruclips.net/video/GKuRnyD5q6k/видео.html
Great question- purple needs an acidic dye bath (low pH); vinegar is usually added instead. And no mordant instead of iron. And patience because it can easily turn gray instead. 😊
@@MyraMadeColor Thank you! And just to ask -- if I like that original red/purple color, can I put my yarn straight in, without making the solution more acidic or alkaline? Do I "have" to change the pH one way or another? THANK YOU!!!
Mushroom dyes generally work best on animal fibers, with much lighter colors on plant fibers. I don't know if anyone has tried dyeing moss? Would be worth trying just to see what happens!
Thanks! Washing soda is a type of cleaning product. It creates an alkaline dye bath that can shift the color of many natural dyes. If you can't find it you can also use ammonia. I have a few videos on the premordant process: How to prepare wool: ruclips.net/video/n3Z0W9jIbzc/видео.html How to mordant wool: ruclips.net/video/GKuRnyD5q6k/видео.html
Is this mushroom the same as the one we call ‘dyer’s mushroom’ in PNW? It grows on rotting roots of trees. I have three large ones available in back yard old stump. I enjoyed your video and learned some tis bits. One I didn’t know about the alkyl rinse. AFTER drying the dyed fabric. What are you using in the rinse. ? I used vinegar with alkyl Indigo to rinse after dyeing that my book says to do-But that’s an acidic- rinse, not alkylate- so I’m confused. Beautiful beautiful!!
I’m not sure if that’s the same mushroom. There is a different called “The Dyer’s Polypore”. To rinse I use a basic natural dish soap. My Mom prefers Ivory. You can always do a pH test on your rinse water if concerned it will not be alkaline. Hope that helps!
I'm guessing the one you're referring to is Phaeolus schweinitzii (Dyer's Polypore), which grows throughout the west, usually on dead (though also living) Douglas-fir and pine.
The amount of water doesn't influence the intensity of the dye. The ratio of mushroom to fiber is what's important. For fresh mushrooms, you can start at a 1:1 ratio, although I prefer a higher ratio of mushroom to fiber.
You can't be poisoned from touching a poisonous mushroom. You can get dermatitis. But you can't be killed by a poisonous mushroom. I have gotten dermatitis touching a pigskin puffball once. The small ones didn't do it to me either, a big one somewhat larger than my fist did.
I adore your mom.
Dorothy and Myra together over the dye pot. Wonderful team!!
Thank you Darvin! She is the best.
Your mom is adorable !
So glad to have found this terrific source of information.! I take notes too can’t wait to learn with you both
Glad to hear it!
This is so cool! I'd love love love to learn about the method of achieving purple from the same mushroom. Your mom is amazing! Many thanks from Ontario!
Thank you so much!
This is the best instructional video on this topic I have seen so far. Answered and trouble shooted a lot of questions and snags I have had. Very well done. Thank you.
What a lovely comment- thank you so much! I’m pleased we could help troubleshoot some issues. That was our intent. Good luck dyeing!
Amazing video! So cool you were raised around mushroom dyeing. I’m hoping my little daughter keeps up the dyeing I’m raising her with.
This is so sweet and informative. Thank you my wife loved it :)
Thank you so much!
You two are fantastic!!!
Thanks so much!
Such a lovely video. Thank you to you and your mum for sharing your knowledge and special time together.
Our pleasure!
🤣LOL when you guys put rubber handglove, thanks for sharing. I am new into this but I want to mastering it. Hugs from Indonesia
That was my favorite part, lol.
another excellent video!~ (I am binge watching your channel now)
Awesome! Thank you!
You make it look so fun and easy! Gotta try that! 🧡🧡🧡
Good work!
Thanks!
What a beautiful way to start my Friday with you two! Thank you so much for passing on your wisdom. What's the best way to buy her book?
Thank you so much! Her is a link for the book: fungi.com/products/mushrooms-for-dyes-paper-pigments-myco-stix
Hi, mom!
Here in South Carolina, every autumn I see the Eastern Jack o' Lantern mushroom. It is more orange and less olive in color than the Western Jack o' Lantern. I'm eager to see what dye it will yield.
I love this video!!! If you can, you should make more videos with your mom :))
The color of the yarn is beautiful! Can I ask a silly question.. I see you used washing soda.. Does baking soda work too?
Thank you! I would love to have my Mom in more videos. Hopefully she’ll say yes! That’s a great question: they are similar but washing soda works better.
wondering what is considered a "low temperature" as well as what temp to set the dehydrator to.
Love this video and so easy but can you please tell me what an iron mordant is?
Thank you! A mordant is a step taken before the dye: you give your fiber a bath in a substance (such as iron) that absorbs into the fiber, improving the color or changing it. I have another video focused on mordanting using alum that you may find helpful. It's using a different metallic salt, but the process is similar. ruclips.net/video/GKuRnyD5q6k/видео.html
If I wanted a purple color instead of green, is it possible to not add the washing soda and instead just put the yarn in at the original pH??
Great question- purple needs an acidic dye bath (low pH); vinegar is usually added instead. And no mordant instead of iron. And patience because it can easily turn gray instead. 😊
@@MyraMadeColor Thank you! And just to ask -- if I like that original red/purple color, can I put my yarn straight in, without making the solution more acidic or alkaline? Do I "have" to change the pH one way or another? THANK YOU!!!
Yes, you have to change the pH either way. You are very welcome!
Could you perhaps try red cabbage next?
Cabbage dye quickly washes out, (doesn’t stick to the fiber) so I don’t use it as a dye.
@@MyraMadeColor too bad.. such pretty colors! Thank you!!!
Could you use this technique to dye mosses for projects? Instead of using other green dyes? Just curious!
Mushroom dyes generally work best on animal fibers, with much lighter colors on plant fibers. I don't know if anyone has tried dyeing moss? Would be worth trying just to see what happens!
Thanks for the great video Myra! I have 2 questions: What exactly is the washing soda, and what is the pre-mordant process?
Thanks! Washing soda is a type of cleaning product. It creates an alkaline dye bath that can shift the color of many natural dyes. If you can't find it you can also use ammonia.
I have a few videos on the premordant process:
How to prepare wool: ruclips.net/video/n3Z0W9jIbzc/видео.html
How to mordant wool: ruclips.net/video/GKuRnyD5q6k/видео.html
Is this mushroom the same as the one we call ‘dyer’s mushroom’ in PNW? It grows on rotting roots of trees. I have three large ones available in back yard old stump.
I enjoyed your video and learned some tis bits. One I didn’t know about the alkyl rinse. AFTER drying the dyed fabric. What are you using in the rinse. ?
I used vinegar with alkyl Indigo to rinse after dyeing that my book says to do-But that’s an acidic- rinse, not alkylate- so I’m confused.
Beautiful beautiful!!
I’m not sure if that’s the same mushroom. There is a different called “The Dyer’s Polypore”. To rinse I use a basic natural dish soap. My Mom prefers Ivory. You can always do a pH test on your rinse water if concerned it will not be alkaline. Hope that helps!
I'm guessing the one you're referring to is Phaeolus schweinitzii (Dyer's Polypore), which grows throughout the west, usually on dead (though also living) Douglas-fir and pine.
Lovely informative video, thanks.Do you reuse the dye bath? I have heard you can use it dye baths more than once.
@@patriciabarnhart824 Yes. It depends on how much dye was absorbed by that first skein. The second skein will likely be a shade lighter.
I looked for that book online and couldn't find it for lower than $70, but most copies were over $100. Shame it isn't in print anymore.
The latest edition is still available at Fungi Perfecti for $36. fungi.com/products/mushrooms-for-dyes-paper-pigments-myco-stix
@@MyraMadeColor oh thanks so much for the link!
What is the ratio of mushroom to water? and how about if they are fresh?
The amount of water doesn't influence the intensity of the dye. The ratio of mushroom to fiber is what's important. For fresh mushrooms, you can start at a 1:1 ratio, although I prefer a higher ratio of mushroom to fiber.
You don't have to wear gloves to handle Jack O'Lanterns. Also, it glows in the dark!
Should you wear a mask?
I do not wear one, but if you're concerned about the fumes, then a mask is a good idea.
You can't be poisoned from touching a poisonous mushroom. You can get dermatitis. But you can't be killed by a poisonous mushroom. I have gotten dermatitis touching a pigskin puffball once. The small ones didn't do it to me either, a big one somewhat larger than my fist did.
Great point. My skin has become more sensitive, so I tend wear gloves now when touching this mushroom.
there's easier ways to die with mushrooms..just eat the wrong ones😂😂😂
I prefer to dye with them instead of die because of them, but yes, that is one option. ;-)