Dyeing Instructions for Open Pot Method

"Purple Pansy Large" from LinArt Designs

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Today we will dye wool for the Purple Pansy Large in the open pot method.

Material Required:

12 pieces of natural wool flannel 32" x 12" each
White vinegar or citric acid

Dye formula using Cushing acid dyes in 1 cup boiling water:

1/2 teaspoon Aqualon Blue
1 teaspoon Plum
1/8 teaspoon Silver Grey

Out of 8 value swatch we chose value# 3,4,5,8 to separate the petals:

#3 lightest value 1 teaspoon of dye solution   1 pc of 32" x 12"
#4                           2 teaspoons of dye solution 3 pc of 32" x 12"
#5                           4 teaspoons of dye solution 4 pc of 32" x 12"
#8 darkest value 1/2 cup of dye solution           4 pc of 32" x 12"

Measure and cut the Wool.

Step 1. Measure and cut your wool.

Soak your wool.

Step 2. Presoak your wool overnight if possible.

The Wool has Soaked Up the Dye Bath.(Color Cleared)

NOTE: Stir often to create even dyeing. Do not boil water.

1 tablespoon of Citric Acid may be used in place of the vinegar.

Several dye baths will be required.

Step 3. In a large open pot add 3 quarts of tepid water.

Step 4. Add #3 - 1 teaspoon of dye solution to your water, stir
well and add 1 pc of 32" x 12 " wool. Simmer for at least 25
minutes, add 2 tablespoons of vinegar and simmer until the water runs clear.

Step 5. Add #4 - 2 teaspoons of dye solution to your water and
repeat 3 times as in Step 4 doing one piece of wool at a time.

Step 6. Add #5 - 4 teaspoons of dye solution to your water and repeat 4 times as in Step 4 doing one piece of wool at a time.

Step 7. Add #8 - 1/2 cup of dye solution to your water and repeat 4 times as in Step 4 doing one piece of wool at a time. This will be your darkest value.