Dying in a Crockpot - Technique Thursday #13

Dying fleece in a crockpot

Supplies:
-Crockpot (slow cooker of any brand)
-Fleece, yarn, or other protien fiber
-Professional Acid dyes in your choice of color (I am using greener shades heavy metal free dyes)
http://greenershades.stillrivermill.com/
Citric acid crystals or white vinegar
Plastic syringe
Tongs
Heat Resistant plastic or rubber gloves

Procedure:
1) Fill the crockpot with enough water to completely sumburge the fleece.
2) Add about a table spoon of citric acid crystals (or 1/2 cup vinegar)
3) Place fleece in the crockpot and allow it to become fully saturated
4) Fill the syringe with the desired amount of dye and inject this directly into the fleece
5) Put the lid on the crockpot and allow to cook on HIGH for 4 hrs (or until the water is clear and the dye has exhausted)
6) Unplug the crockpot and allow the fleece to cool in the crockpot overnight (or about 8 hrs).
7) Gently rinse the fleece and allow to air dry in the sun (if possible).