Hackled the three other braids. Total waste is ~30%, which is standard. Will make those into sock yarn, hopefully
Finished up the green yarn.
Tried out hackling with some of my hand-dyed commercial top: lots of waste, messy diz job but lovely results
Prepared my hand-dyed Polwarth for a fractal spin.
Confirmed that my inkle loom's tension block is angled and therefore totally unusable. After hours warping it of course. Not happy
More acid dyes.
- Didn't forget the acid in the plastic wrap method this time. Colors still a bit paler than planned: need proper measuring gear.
- Get protection glasses and a better mask 'cause this won't cut it.
- It looks like stuff felted again. Not sure which step is the problem, need to do steps separately, let it dry and see. I'm probably too impatient when cooling off the bath.
- Gradient yarn with kettle dyeing: nope, won't work. Probably need a flat pan for it to behave. I think I'll overdye it with darker green anyway
Soooo!
- The merino felted a bit. Manipulate it less next time.
- Mix the acid in the dye to use the wrap-and-steam technique! Had to bathe it instead, which probably caused the felting.
- The core of the merino didn't get very colored. Probably needs more diluted dye so it soaks in better.
- Colors are super spotty. More dye and more stirring next time.
- Pasta / steamer insets work super well.
- Get proper chemistry gear to weigh the dye. Better "spoon", those small plates, and a better scale.
Overall I'm still super happy. I'll probably overdye the chunky yarn because it's too pastel right now
