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1. Take 6 walnuts in their shells and simmer in 4 quarts of water until the color starts to bleed. 2. Remove and save the walnuts. 3. Add 1 tablespoon of citric acid to the water and stir well. You can substitute 1/4 cup of white vinegar for the citric acid.
4. Add 1/2 yard of white/natural wool and simmer 30 minutes or until all the dye is absorbed. The results with the "shells on" will be a lovely soft light caramel.
5. Remove the shells from the nuts and repeat the above procedure but scrunch the wool fabric. This scrunching will create light highlights and a rich brown color.
NOTE: This is also a great dye bath to
reduce the harsh colors of some wools. The used
walnuts and the dye can be stored in the freezer. |
