dyeing 8-value swatches

8-Value Chart

Jar 1 - 1/32 teaspoon of dye solution

Jar 2 - 1/8 teaspoon of dye solution

Jar 3 - 1/4 + 1/8 teaspoon of dye solution

Jar 4 - 3/4 teaspoon of dye solution

Jar 5 - 1 1/2 teaspoons of dye solution

Jar 6 - 1 tablespoon of dye solution

Jar 7 - 2 tablespoons of dye solution

Jar 8 - 5 tablespoons of dye solution

 step 1

Prepare dye solution by measuring dyes in liquid measuring cup and dissolving them in 1 cup of boiling water.

Also prepare 8-3 1/2 x 36” inch strips of wool (or 8 skeins of 22g of fiber). To easily prepare wool strips, see my directions.

step 2

In a large turkey roaster or canner, place 8 wide-mouth quart jars (labeled 1, 2, 3, etc.). Fill jars half full of tepid tap water. Fill roaster pan or canner with enough water to immerse the jars about half way up their sides. Measure the dye solution into each jar according to the 8-Value Chart provided here. Then measure into each jar 1/2 teaspoon of COLOR SMART™ CRYSTALS.

Step 3

Add 1/16 yard of wool fabric (or 22 grams wool yarn) to each jar. Add tepid tap water to top off jar (leave a little head room). Lift wool up and down a couple of times with tongs to make sure that all the dye is distributed evenly across the wool.