Dyepot Weekly

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ITEMS USED IN THIS VIDEO (or frequently used in my videos):
(All Links labeled with a "*" are affiliate links, which means I earn a commission sales made through these links.)
KnitPicks Bare Wool of the Andes Worsted (100% Peruvian Highland Wool) - http://shrsl.com/2ly9x *
KnitPicks Stroll Fingering Weight Yarn (75% Superwash Merino / 25% Nylon) - http://shrsl.com/2ly91 *
Catering Steam Pan: https://amzn.to/2tGWYph *
Digital Kitchen Scale - https://amzn.to/2XJgleB *
Plastic Syringes for Measuring dye - https://amzn.to/3fCX4nP *
Digital Kitchen Scale - https://amzn.to/2XJgleB *
Purple Nitrile Gloves - https://amzn.to/2I6pRpl *
Reusable Zip Ties - https://amzn.to/3bPdOag * NOTE: the listing that I originally purchased is here: https://amzn.to/2Oz3xqj * but the brand seems to have updated it to include non-reusable zip ties. This has updated back to the original item in the past, but just in case I'm leaving a new link for a brand that I haven't tried.
Deluxe Rubber Respirator - https://www.dharmatrading.com/tools/d...
Dharma Acid Dyes - https://www.dharmatrading.com/dyes/dh...
Dharma Squeeze Bottles - https://www.dharmatrading.com/tools/s...
My favorite tools and equipment for dyeing yarn - https://www.chemknits.com/2019/07/the...
Face Masks for Dyeing Yarn - http://www.chemknits.com/2020/07/resp...
FILMING EQUIPMENT
DSLR Canon EOS80D - https://amzn.to/2PXWbMa *
Webcam - Logitech C930e 1080P HD Video Webcam https://amzn.to/315Mge0 * (there is likely an upgraded version of this)
Tripod (60") - https://amzn.to/3iUfBy5 *


VIDEO CONTENTS:
[0:00] Introduction
[1:56] What you need to dye yarn with food coloring
[3:07] Presoaking the Wool of the Andes Yarn
presoak at least 30 min in plain tap water with no vinegar
[3:38] The KoolAid Packet ingredients
1 packet of KoolAid is less than 1 Tablespoon (probably less than 1/2 T)
1 Scoop of the tub is about 3 T of volume.
[5:52] The KoolAid Tub Ingredients
[6:07] Kettle Dyeing Comparison
8 cups of water in each pot.
Add 1 packet of cherry KoolAid to one pot
1 packet said 5 servings. ~3/4 of one scoop of the tub is one serving.
Slowly heat until all of the color has absorbed
[9:05] More comparisons between the tub and packets
4 full schoops is a little over 5 servings (the amount in my single packet)
[10:55] After 30 minutes on the stove
[12:06] Dyeing with 4 scoops
[13:33] Speckling comparison
[17:09] Microwaving the speckled yarn
Microwave the speckled yarn on high for 4 minutes in 2 min increments
[18:25] Finishing up the kettle dyed yarn
[19:06] Bonus dip dyed yarn!
Using the leftover dye from speckling
[21:40] Washing the yarn
[23:40] The finished dry yarn and conclusions


Dyepot Weekly Playlist:    • Dyepot Weekly  
Leave No Dye Behind Playlist:    • Leave No Dye Behind - Dyeing with Lef...  
Frequently Asked Questions Playlist:    • What You Can't Dye with Food Coloring  
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