Hand Dyeing - Page 2
Here is my first attempt at acid dyeing, the technique used for dyeing silks, wools, and other protein based fibers. It was incredibly easy, especially since I took my friend Lexy's advice and used a crock pot to cook the dying fabrics. :)
Silk fabric, Salmon color |
Silk fabric, Blue color |
Silk fabric, Green color |
Silk fabric, Gold color |
Silk/wool scarves, Salmon and Blue, plain |
Silk/wool scarves, Salmon and Blue, Salmon was basted and gathered before dyeing, Blue was tied in knots before dyeing.  |
Silk/wool scarf, Green, plain |
Silk/wool scarf, Green tied in knots before dyeing.  |
| Silk/wool scarf, Gold on left, tied in loose knots before dyeing, on right, tied and dyed with green before being overdyed in gold.  |
Silk/wool scarf, Gold tied in knots before dyeing  |
Silk knit tank top, Salmon color |
Silk knit tank top, Gold color |
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