tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5480427156320353979.post7464956706551778086..comments2024-03-28T06:18:26.274-04:00Comments on Saundra of Woodland Junction: Saundrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05442552781415793671noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5480427156320353979.post-65421032400127271992012-03-13T04:27:06.855-04:002012-03-13T04:27:06.855-04:00*****p.s...another important element in consistant...*****p.s...another important element in consistant results is to follow the directions of the given formula. an example are the woolley fox formulas...when they write to mix the dyes in one cup <br />h2o and for the color results to use only 3/4 cup or 1/4 cup...do only as written. learned that the<br />hard way once with using the entire cup and getting another color altogether.newburyartshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13001833750863171101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5480427156320353979.post-6206404132414226232012-03-13T04:18:56.053-04:002012-03-13T04:18:56.053-04:00*****1) water is the supreme ruler in successful d...*****1) water is the supreme ruler in successful dye sessions.<br />therefore use the cheapest bottled water that you can purchase at your local supermarket, walmart, etc.<br /> 2) golds and blues are the hardest to home dye, however you still can get great results. use any of the purple or plum dyes to substitute for the browns in gold formulas. this will add depth and softness that<br />using brown will not obtain.<br /> 3) blues are seen differently by each of us, but remember that it can advance quickly in a rug. dull down with any in the orange dye family.<br /> 3) sage green can be readily obtained with cushing dyes...silver grey green, khaki, or khaki drab. start with 1/32 tsp into one cup boiling h2o and gradually keep adding until color is obtained. <br /> 4) remember that wet wool is darker than dry wool.<br /> 5) to break up the flakes in acid dyes add a teaspoon of salt to the cup of boiling h2o. this will take care of the particles.<br /> 6) stone soup method of dyeing is a great way for beginners to get their respective "feet" wet and also for the advanced to have a great selection of colors. <br /> 7) use good dyes to get good results. <br /> have fun!newburyartshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13001833750863171101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5480427156320353979.post-92068115602004424352012-03-12T20:06:21.218-04:002012-03-12T20:06:21.218-04:00Saundra,It's fun to dye but I have yet to get ...Saundra,It's fun to dye but I have yet to get the same result twice. Your exactly right, water,pans,and wool have a result on how your dyed wool turns out.I can hardly wait to see your results!Larkrise garden girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17175162741334945761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5480427156320353979.post-34142560434976919582012-03-12T19:36:24.303-04:002012-03-12T19:36:24.303-04:00Saundra ~
Can't wait for part two!
Hugs :)
Lau...Saundra ~<br />Can't wait for part two!<br />Hugs :)<br />LaurenRugs and Pugshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17084387971128823025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5480427156320353979.post-87016101651683768362012-03-12T17:22:39.652-04:002012-03-12T17:22:39.652-04:00You know I always love a good dye session! I coul...You know I always love a good dye session! I could use some fun in the dye pots right now!<br />Hugs,<br />CourtneySassafras and Winterberryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15153493021653446039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5480427156320353979.post-56541834933140183122012-03-12T15:50:46.282-04:002012-03-12T15:50:46.282-04:00Oh yes !! I can't wait to see the transformati...Oh yes !! I can't wait to see the transformation !! I am fascinated with wool over dyeing !!<br />Thank you for doing this post !!<br />RobinRobin Leuschenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12313719065715286306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5480427156320353979.post-48504690291853974522012-03-12T14:58:52.741-04:002012-03-12T14:58:52.741-04:00Loved this post and can not wait to see the result...Loved this post and can not wait to see the results.Hugs,Jenjennifer768https://www.blogger.com/profile/15725722641743193859noreply@blogger.com