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What kind of color penetration will we get if we add dry acid dye powder to roving in a steam pan? Thank you, Jody, for sponsoring this video!

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VIDEO CONTENTS:
[0:00] Introduction
Presoak the roving in plain tap water for 30+ min at room temperature
[1:51] Setting up the dyebath - layering the roving into the pan
Add 4 cups of water + 4 tablespoons of white vinegar to the dedicated dye pan
[3:08] The acid dyes for today: Toner Black, Intense Iris, Peacock Blue, Twilight Gray, Electric Violet, and Cherry Bomb
[3:35] Dyeing the roving!
[10:21] 20 min later, adding a bit more water and vinegar. 4 cups of water + 8 Tablespoons white vinegar. Pour it mostly around the edges
Increasing the volume of water AND concentration of vinegar
[13:59] 20 min later, Turn off the heat and let the roving cool off completely
[14:48] Washing the roving
[16:32] Putting the roving through the Laundry Alternative Nina Soft Spin Dryer
[18:16] The finished dry roving and conclusions


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