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Spinning: Six Steps to Kool Aid Dyed Wool
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Six Steps to Kool Aid Dyed Wool

Hand Spun Kool Aid Dyed Yarn

Hand Spun Kool Aid Dyed Yarn

Pattern Info

This project was designed by LadeeBee.
Info can be found at:

Six Steps to Kool Aid Dyed Wool »

Instructions

The same technique can be used to dye yarn that is in a hank.

Difficulty:

Category: Spinning

For: Other


Materials

large microwave safe bowl or container plastic garbage bag selection of Kool Aid envelopes plastic coat hanger microwave wool to dye rubber gloves old crappy towel rag

What was your inspiration?

I wanted an easy way to dye wool for spinning without using specially purchased commercial dyes. I wanted to experiment with inexpensive materials to see if I enjoyed the process of dying fibre.

What are you most proud of?

I am really happy with the result of the dyed wool when it is spun!

 

11 comments

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IntentionHill on craftsy.com
Sep 24, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Beautiful! I did some kool-aid dye both as sun dye, and on the stove. My colored wool took up the dye better on the stove, and I had to add some vinegar. But the cream wool worked great as sun dye.
OhDeb on craftsy.com
Sep 18, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I am about to embark on the dyeing adventure... ~Deb
LadeeBee on craftsy.com
Sep 18, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
That's great! I just finished kettle dyeing six hanks of wool. Experimenting with this method as opposed to the hand painted method. I
LadeeBee on craftsy.com
Sep 18, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
I wish you luck on your adventure :)
OhDeb on craftsy.com
Sep 17, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
This is beautiful! :)
LadeeBee on craftsy.com
Sep 18, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks so much OhDeb! It was a lot of fun ;)
OhDeb on craftsy.com
Sep 18, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks! It is a little scary and I don't know why because I have been a watercolor artist forever. Everyone keeps saying they can't wait to see what I do with dyeing fiber! lol. Maybe its the pressure! I got everything all set up tonight in the garage where I can get messy and there is a sink so I have no excuses now!
Tina TP on craftsy.com
Jan 08, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Nice job on the spinning!
LadeeBee on craftsy.com
Jan 08, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks ;)
marcusandmarina@hotmail.com on craftsy.com
Nov 23, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Absolutely GORGEOUS...!! You've inspired me to have a go with my youngest child ;-)
LadeeBee on craftsy.com
Nov 23, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
Great! Have fun :)