Here are the results of the weekend’s work on my dye project. There are 4 bundles drying in the photo. All the pieces in a bundle were in the same dye pot. In other words, a bundle represents one dye process. The pieces on the string were in a bundle. On the rack are 3 bundle’s worth. All variations on cochineal. More on cochineal to follow.
The undyed bundles have been mordanted with alum and will be dyed later.
The status of my kitchen after the weekend.
Peggy, I wish that we weren’t separated by so many miles. I’ll bet you’re a riot to hang around. I’d be your #1 assistant, gopher, step & fetch it, I would clean your pots…..all in hopes that osmosis would shed some knowledge my way. I’m in an online Fine Threads class with Susan Balascio right now and am warping 60/2 silk, which isn’t nearly so fine as what you’re using here but I’ve really enjoyed your posts and your extra fine textiles.
Beautiful variety. Thank you for this visual treat
Good thing you don’t have to cook.
The dying process is fascinating. J
Aside from the fascinating dyeing I’m also loving the variety of textiles around your kitchen. Look forward to your next update.
WOW!! A lot of work
Glorious chaos!
It makes me so happy to see the detritus of someone working in flow state.