Monday, October 22, 2018

Eucalyptus Dyeing

  

A very large gum tree near us dropped a branch in the recent winds.  I went over with my pot and snips and filled it.  I dyed the wool in a slightly different way to usual and simmered it for longer.  The mordant was citric acid.  Loving the rich brown.  It will lighten a little when dry.  I have slightly felted the yarn, nothing that can't be fixed, but it will make winding into a ball take a bit longer.

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