These threads are some of the threads we dyed. These colours have been created from the 3 primaries. The threads are a little messy. I'll probably braid with this lot.
I usually leave the left over dye in the pots for next time however this time I decided that it was time to give the pots a good wash out.I had no more than 1 cm left over in each. I added a couple of threads and left it to soak for a few minutes before adding the soda ash. I then left it soak for a further hour.
When the hour had passed I removed the threads from the container. I then added more threads and left that soak for a further hour. I continued this until the colour was very pale.
I created all these colours from the 5 left over dye pots. I ended up with almost 6o skeins of thread.
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4 comments:
Terrific colours that you got from the left overs. I also love the fabric colours. Put me in the draw. If I don't win I will buy some anyway.
Love your colors! What kind of thread do you use? I mean, do you buy it loose? Again, your colors are awesome.
CheriS
Hi Cheri
The thread is a a very fine mercerised cotton. Its equal to 1 strand of Stranded Cotton. I buy it in these huge hanks then wind it into 16 m skeins before dyeing. Its an extremely popular thread.I sell a lot to people who hand wind it onto their bobbins for machine embroidery, especially the variegated ones.
Trish
These threads are beautiful - Love the way you used the left overs!
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