I think we need to mark this experiment as quite successful! Started the seeds, transplanted the seedlings, cared for the plants, harvested the plants, prepared the dye bath, dyed all the materials and got different colors! WOW. Brilliant! You will enjoy that great color all winter long!
Argh! Now I really want to go start a dye garden! I always come away from watching your videos wanting to try out whatever you just did. We have our own native species of indigo in Australia that I'm really keen to try.
Sorry about that 🤔 It's been a great experience . The only thing I would process took a lot of water. Not a problem in Wales but it might be more of a concern for you.
@bybeccalewis I've watched a few YT natural dyeing videos and have to admit I've been slightly alarmed at the amount of rinsing that often has to be done afterwards. If it was something I was going to do a lot of, i would probably install an extra rainwater tank that was just for dyeing (in good years).
I find natural dyeing addictive and I keep adding extra rainwater tanks for just that reason. I think it would be wonderful to use your native plants. I don't know if you homeschool but working with natural dyes has so many teachable skills for the kiddos. 🌀.
Wow! That was a _lot_ of work! You deserve lots of views and likes jut for the amount of work involved. And you really got some great results. You built up the tension with the introduction, I feared that the September harvest was going to result in the dye turning out a pale brown! Thank you for a fascinating and very educational video.
Great results Becca. Hey suggestion if you put the leaves into a large paint straining bag or sew some tule into a drawstring bag, then when they have steeped you can just lift it up to drain and all the leaves are contained. Its good to see that a smallish amount of leaves still gave you plenty of liquid to play with😊
Wow! Congratulations on this experiment which I feel turned out wonderfully! Boiling water is a bit scary but you did alchemic magic! It makes me wonder how they discovered this technique way back then. Thank you for the history lesson too. You always provide a background for context which I greatly appreciate. Such pretty colors. ❤
Thank you! 🙏🌀 . I dread to think how they found out that stale Urine would activate a Woad Vat . I'm not doing that method.👃 However I will try the method using yeast.
That was really interesting Becca!!! I think for your first attempt it came out very well. Thanks for sharing (and no doubt you didn’t have to go to the gym that night!!!)
Fab video, I went on a woad dying course a few weeks ago and we cut fresh and did a cold dye the first day. The colour we got was more turquoise than yours and not such a deep blue, how fascinating. Hopefully will try and grow some for myself next year. Thank you for sharing and love your results.
This was so interesting. I've done a little bit of dyeing this summer. but woad or indigo makes me nervous. You did make it seem simpler, so maybe one day I'll give it a go. I love the shades of blues and greens you got.
Such a great video! You did a wonderful job of explaining your process. I am wondering if you found the amout of washing soda substantially changed the texture of your fibre?
I got away with it . I used Welsh Mule which is on the medium side. I was a bit worried about the Alkalinity so I chose a fiber I thought would cope with it . I was very surprised that the silk showed no ill effects .
WoW ! Thank you for sharing. Blue is my favorite color. I will experiment too ! What is woad in French, do you know ? And can I grow it in Quebec, Canada ?
@@danielletrottier6699 not sure what the French is but the Latin name is Isatis tinctoria . You should be able to find seeds using the Latin name. The plant is a biannual however you only get the blue from the 1st year's leaves . I would think that if it grows in Wales it will grow in Canada. Good luck with your plans. 🌀
I think we need to mark this experiment as quite successful! Started the seeds, transplanted the seedlings, cared for the plants, harvested the plants, prepared the dye bath, dyed all the materials and got different colors! WOW. Brilliant! You will enjoy that great color all winter long!
Thank you 🙏. I have learned so much .
That shift from yellow to blue is hypnotic
Yes I agree 🌀
Thank you Becca. Beautiful colours.
You’re welcome 😊🌀
This experiment was magical. I loved watching it. ❤
@@debohare674 Thank you I'm so glad you enjoyed it 🌀
I loved the colours of both the home spun yarn.
Thank you. I'm very pleased with them 🌀
Argh! Now I really want to go start a dye garden! I always come away from watching your videos wanting to try out whatever you just did. We have our own native species of indigo in Australia that I'm really keen to try.
Sorry about that 🤔 It's been a great experience . The only thing I would process took a lot of water. Not a problem in Wales but it might be more of a concern for you.
@bybeccalewis I've watched a few YT natural dyeing videos and have to admit I've been slightly alarmed at the amount of rinsing that often has to be done afterwards. If it was something I was going to do a lot of, i would probably install an extra rainwater tank that was just for dyeing (in good years).
I find natural dyeing addictive and I keep adding extra rainwater tanks for just that reason. I think it would be wonderful to use your native plants. I don't know if you homeschool but working with natural dyes has so many teachable skills for the kiddos. 🌀.
Wow! That was a _lot_ of work! You deserve lots of views and likes jut for the amount of work involved.
And you really got some great results. You built up the tension with the introduction, I feared that the September harvest was going to result in the dye turning out a pale brown! Thank you for a fascinating and very educational video.
Thank you so much 😀
Wow what a lot of work, but I think the outcome was just amazing! Great video😊
Thanks so much! 😊
Absolutely fascinating. Loved every bit of this video!
Glad you enjoyed it!🌀
Wow Becca that's amazing, thank you so much for this video. Best wishes Jenny
Glad you enjoyed it! 🌀🙏🤗
These are wonderful results . Thankyou for sharing
You are so welcome! 🌀
Great results Becca.
Hey suggestion if you put the leaves into a large paint straining bag or sew some tule into a drawstring bag, then when they have steeped you can just lift it up to drain and all the leaves are contained.
Its good to see that a smallish amount of leaves still gave you plenty of liquid to play with😊
Thanks for the tip!👍🌀
O my goodness what an inspiration
Thank you 🙏 so kind of you to take the time to leave a comment 🌀
Wow! Congratulations on this experiment which I feel turned out wonderfully! Boiling water is a bit scary but you did alchemic magic! It makes me wonder how they discovered this technique way back then. Thank you for the history lesson too. You always provide a background for context which I greatly appreciate. Such pretty colors. ❤
Thank you! 🙏🌀 . I dread to think how they found out that stale Urine would activate a Woad Vat . I'm not doing that method.👃 However I will try the method using yeast.
Lovely colours!
Thank you! 😊
What a success, great job
Thank you! 🙏🌀
That was fascinating! Thank you for sharing 👏
Glad you enjoyed it!
Think your blue and green yarns would be great in a tapestry! The variations in color and texture would be an asset.
Great idea! 👍 .
That was really interesting Becca!!!
I think for your first attempt it came out very well. Thanks for sharing (and no doubt you didn’t have to go to the gym that night!!!)
Glad you enjoyed it! . You are not kidding about the workout 🤣🌀
Fab video, I went on a woad dying course a few weeks ago and we cut fresh and did a cold dye the first day. The colour we got was more turquoise than yours and not such a deep blue, how fascinating. Hopefully will try and grow some for myself next year. Thank you for sharing and love your results.
I'm so happy you enjoyed the video. How wonderful to go on a course . 🌀
This was so interesting. I've done a little bit of dyeing this summer. but woad or indigo makes me nervous. You did make it seem simpler, so maybe one day I'll give it a go. I love the shades of blues and greens you got.
I'm very happy with the results and I learned a huge amount. 🙏
Lovely colors! Is wonderful a perennial and do you think you'll grow it again next year? Thank you for your videos.
Thank you I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Woad is a biannual. The first year's leaves are the only leaves that produce blue. I hope that helps.
Such a great video! You did a wonderful job of explaining your process. I am wondering if you found the amout of washing soda substantially changed the texture of your fibre?
I got away with it . I used Welsh Mule which is on the medium side. I was a bit worried about the Alkalinity so I chose a fiber I thought would cope with it . I was very surprised that the silk showed no ill effects .
WoW ! Thank you for sharing. Blue is my favorite color. I will experiment too ! What is woad in French, do you know ? And can I grow it in Quebec, Canada ?
@@danielletrottier6699 not sure what the French is but the Latin name is Isatis tinctoria . You should be able to find seeds using the Latin name. The plant is a biannual however you only get the blue from the 1st year's leaves . I would think that if it grows in Wales it will grow in Canada. Good luck with your plans. 🌀