Dyepot Weekly

VIDEOS MENTIONED:
Self striping playlist -    • Dyepot Weekly #162 - Dyeing Kinky Yarn; A ...  
KoolAid Playlist -    • Dyeing Yarn with KoolAid  
DIY PVC Pipe Niddy Noddy -    • Make Your Own Niddy-Noddy from Home Improv...  
How to use a niddy noddy -    • How to use a Niddy Noddy to Wind Yarn into...  
Using a Warping Board to make a long skein -    • Dyepot Weekly #181 - How to Dye 3-Color Se...  
Dyepot Weekly #100 - Dyeing a 2 color self striping yarn -    • Dyepot Weekly #100 - Dyeing Self Striping ...  


ITEMS USED IN THIS VIDEO:
(All Links labeled with a "*" are affiliate links, which means I earn a commission sales made through these links.)
Wool2Dye4 6 M Platinum Sock Skein - https://www.wool2dye4.com/Platinum-Mi... (75% Superwash Merino / 25% Nylon)
Catering Steam Pan: https://amzn.to/2tGWYph *
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...

VIDEO CONTENTS:
[0:00] Introduction
[2:05] The KoolAid
Presoak the yarn in plain tap water for 20+ minutes
[4:13] Mixing the dye
1 packet each: Cherry, Orange, Lemonade, Green Apple, Blue Raspberry Lemonade, and Grape in 1/3 cup water
[5:43] Prepping the work surface and Swatching the colors
Add one more packet of Lemonade to the yellow
[7:39] Dyeing the yarn
Apply the dye with foam brushes
[13:26] Steam setting the yarn
Microwave on high for 4-6 minutes using 2 min increments or until the yarn is hot to touch
[16:06] washing the yarn
[18:40] The finishe dry yarn
[21:48] Reskeining the yarn
[22:54] A swatch
[25:24] Conclusions


Dyepot Weekly Playlist:    • Dyepot Weekly  
Leave No Dye Behind Playlist:    • Leave No Dye Behind - Dyeing with Leftover...  
Frequently Asked Questions Playlist:    • What You Can't Dye with Food Coloring  
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The above links are affiliate links, which means I earn a commission on sale of items purchased through these links. All items used in this video were purchased and selected by me unless otherwise stated. All thoughts and opinions are my own.