Comments on: How I Hand Paint Yarn: Part 2

By: Lou

Lou — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 12:13:58 +0000

Hi, I’ve not tried powdered drink mix. I was crazy enough to head straight for the acid dyes! I do try and squeeze out as much liquid as possible and then leave yarn to dry a little more on a big towel. That seems to work ok. I’ve been meaning to buy an old microwave just for dyeing as I’ve been told that makes things much quicker.

By: Molleo

Molleo — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 11:52:07 +0000

I’ve spun fleece in my washer w/no felting issues (even Cormo), but I have a top loader.Can’t imagine if a front-loader would be safe. I’m impressed w/your painting. It seems every time I try it w/squeeze bottles, it goes all over, even if the yarn is fairly dry after I’ve soaked it. Have you tried it with powdered drink mix or food colors? That way you can “steam” it much more quickly in a microwave, as they’re food safe.

By: Lou

Lou — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:18:26 +0000

I think I mentioned it either in this post or the first post on how I dye yarn – it’s an online shop DT Crafts (she’s based in the UK). There are other places though that wholesale blank base yarn or you could get yourself down to a charity shop and pick up a few wool jumpers, which reminds me, I should do a post which pulls together all the links I have on recycling jumpers for reknitting. Welcome to the blog : )

By: JChevais

JChevais — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:44:24 +0000

This is fascinating. Where did you buy your yarn?

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