10 Mistakes To Avoid When Acid Dyeing | Dyeing Wool with Acid Dyes

Avoid these common mistakes when dyeing yarn with acid dyes and get vibrant, professional results every time! I'm sharing 10 easy-to-avoid errors in this video that can lead to uneven color, fading, and muddy hues. Learn how to properly prepare your yarn, control the dye bath temperature, and more. Perfect for beginner and intermediate yarn dyers! Tools and Materials for Acid Dyeing Wool: - Acid dyes - Jaquard Acid dye kit with dye recipe card: https://amzn.to/3Fnge3t - White vinegar or citric acid - Stainless steel pot - Long stainless steel spoon - Wool yarn - Measuring spoons Textile Indie Collective (membership): https://www.textileindie.com/textile-indie-collective/ Get access to our free library of printables: https://textileindie.kit.com/634e6acac7 Visit www.textileindie.com for more information on fiber arts, including basket weaving, natural dyeing, felting, spinning, and more. Chapters: 00:00 - Intro and Materials 03:23 - Mistake 1 Materials 04:23 - Mistake 2 Scouring 06:15 - Mistake 3 Tools 09:25 - Mistake 4 Dye 11:00 - Mistake 5 Heat 12:59 - Mistake 6 Time 13:38 - Mistake 7 Timing 14:36 - Mistake 8 Stirring 15:05 - Mistake 9 Rushing 16:18 - Mistake 10 Rinsing Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/textileindie/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/TextileIndie/_saved/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/textileindie Website: https://www.textileindie.com/ Subscribe: https://youtube.com/c/textileindie Recommended Playlists: Natural Dyeing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ED17NjmDmZ4&list=PLvVFPjLTi89gviDymRTcN4wIbGRdxiT3E Basket Weaving: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DknHKMRGxeQ&list=PLvVFPjLTi89iZ-JDQTMlPoHoP7ArGEmc9 Wet Felting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RfLPSH-dGQ&list=PLvVFPjLTi89hZjAnzpHHCgnYhCvV2MjIr Surface Design: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJop_Ex1Byc&list=PLvVFPjLTi89iWAta2eN-hXNivv1YQnsvh Music Credits: Aeroplanes: Me Amas