how-to-premordant-wool-with-alum

2 года назад

This video demonstrates how to pre-mordant wool yarn with alum, a process that prepares the yarn to accept natural dye. The video explains the importance of mordanting for colorfastness and explores the different effects of mordanting with alum versus iron. The creator then walks viewers through the process of pre-mordanting a hank of yarn, including rinsing and drying.

2 года назад

This video provides a detailed guide on mordanting plant fibers, a crucial step in natural dyeing. The process involves multiple steps, including a scour bath, a tannin bath, and a mordant bath, followed by a wheat bran bath to fix the mordant. The video emphasizes the importance of ventilation and safety precautions when working with mordants.

2 года назад

This video demonstrates how to dye wool and cotton using marigolds and onion skins. The creator explains the differences in dyeing wool and cotton, and how to prepare the onion skins for a vibrant color. They then show the process of dyeing both fibers, highlighting the importance of ventilation due to the strong smell of onion dye.