left first extraction right second extraction
i've been dyeing silks for the summer top fabric this time using carrot tops. silks were mordanted using 5 gr alum +5gr cream of tartar. carrot tops were simmered for an hour and then the hirakami silk and one shantung skein were dyed. the color obtained was yellow green in various shades.
shantung hirakami silk
the shantung in the photo is a bit greener, but not as green as the hirakami silk.
the loot
another skein,left on the photo, was dyed in a second extraction. this one turned a beautiful bronze green.
note: the second extraction was simmered for a longer period and i think that brought out a lot of yellow. this will have to be kept in mind if you want a greener shade.
these shades will complement the murasaki shades i got last november. can't wait to finish what's on the loom!
neki desu
