I have dyed with walnuts, onion skins but this is my favorite recipe to dirty up some bright, white or other colors for that antique look. I did three pots with different amounts of dye in each pot and didn't stir much as I wanted a mottled look. Some dye colors absorb faster than others that is why you will see the variance in colors in the wool results.
On the far left 1/2 yard was dyed in a pot using 2 tablespoons of dye, the before at the top, which is obvious. Will provide the recipe further down in the post. Seemed a little too dark but will be used in a future rug.
Next pot I only used 1 Tbls. for the 1/2 yard in the middle ~ the top wool is the before, the one just under that is the result from that pot. The 3rd piece of wool just under was in the third pot along with that wool to the right. Not sure of amount of wool as I didn't measure it but was less than 1/2 yard so I used a tad less than 1 Tbls. dye.
OLDE PATINA1/2 t. Khaki Drab (Cushing)1/8 t. Cushing Old Gold1/8 + 1/16 Golden Brown Cushing1/16 t. Dark Gray Cushing1/64 t. Wood Rose Cushing
pour in 1 cup boiling water and stir. From that cup I used tablespoons for the dyeing. FYI, I have dye spoons which includes a 1/64 t. measure.
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Saundra
May God smile down upon America today!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for showing your dye results and once again sharing the recipe. I know I have it somewhere, but where is the question...lol!
I echo Lauren's comment. We voted first thing this morning. The dyed wool is much to my liking being the prim look. Janice
ReplyDeleteOk....how does one measure 1/64ths of a teaspoon???? Obviously, I'm not a dyer. Great results from the looks of it and I'm sure you will put it all to good use. Amen on the other thoughts. ~Robin~
ReplyDeleteGreat results! Thanks for the formular I will be using it once I am done this rug.
ReplyDeleteCathy
Great dyeing,,,,
ReplyDeleteHope u r election day was OK,,,
Elaine
Your dying job came out great , love old dirty colors too ....I;m with Robin on 1/64 th of a teaspoon ????
ReplyDeleteI love your dyeing results too. I use Cushing dyes, although I haven't dyed lately since I haven't picked up my hook in ages. Thanks for the recipe. I took a snap shot of it with my cell. I use my dye spoons too and I have one marked 1/64 of a teaspoon. It's not much dye powder, but enough to make a difference in the color.
ReplyDeleteI hope that everyone will be able to accept that American have voiced their choice and get a good night sleep. It's been an election for the history book. I pray for unity and peace.
Hugs, Julia