dying to dye

and now solar kakishubu on silk. it's going to be here until total absorption

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see you!

neki desu

 

what i've learned about madder

during these gloriously sunny summer days taking advantage doing solar dyeing.

first : time .this was after one day.

second: amount is usually underscored in favor of temperature. one needs LOTS of dyestuff to get good color. a lot over the 50% wog .

after 5 days in the ssun. did i mention time? it's easier to control temps when solar dyeing.  more than once i've left the stove unattended and ended with browns.

some remaining dye doing its magic overdyeing brazilwood. see you next week!

neki desu 

 

art and passion

The Heron and the Geisha Trailer from Thought Launcher on Vimeo.

kabuki theater.

have a good weekend. stay cool.

neki desu