Leave No Dye Behind on Super Bulky Yarn; A Single Ply Cloud of Color!

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ITEMS USED IN THIS VIDEO (or frequently used in my videos):
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KntiPicks Bare Alla Prima (100% Superwash merino wool) - https://shrsl.com/4k8lk *
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/3fXa75K* or https://amzn.to/3bPdOag * NOTE: Amazon sometimes changes the zip tie listing to be non-reusable or removes the option I purchased. I use 12" white nylon reusable zip ties. Please check both the links and if it doesn't say reusable don't purchase!
Deluxe Rubber Respirator - https://www.dharmatrading.com/tools/d...
Safety Glasses - https://amzn.to/2ObzRl9 *
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)
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VIDEO CONTENTS:
[0:00] The yarn
[1:37] Presoaking the yarn
Plain tap water with no acid. Presoak for 1 hour or so
[3:10] The dyebath
16 cups of water + 6 T white vinegar
Heat it up
[4:22] Dyeing the yarn
All dharma acid dyes were mixed at 1% strength, but they're old so they could be a bit more concentrated
30 mL Caribbean Blue, 50 mL Electric Violet, Royal Purple ?? mL (50?), Midnight blue ~ 50 mL
Heat for 30 minutes after last adding dye
[11:01] Washing the yarn
[12:52] The finished dry yarn and conclusions


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