Home Dyeing

On the last day of class we found some unmarked wood ships, and tossed a few into a few small cups of water. Water in one cup turned a yellow-orange, and another turned a dark red wine color almost instantly. We guessed the orange one was osage orange and the wine colored was brazil wood. So students went and grabbed a bunch for dyeing at home, I grabbed an ounce of each.


Yesterday I tested out the brazil wood. I also tried a vinegar after bath.
The pre-after bath had some pretty purples and a burgundy. The after bath muted all the colors. I'm also not sure if I did the after bath correctly.


I will try to get scans or pictures of some of the actual yarn when I get a chance.