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Black Walnut Hulls BROWN The black walnut tree ( Juglans nigra ) has already been discussed as a source of gold dye made from its leaves ( see Recipes 82-86 ) . Its hulls have been used as a source of black and brown dye since antiquity ...
Black Walnut Hulls BROWN The black walnut tree ( Juglans nigra ) has already been discussed as a source of gold dye made from its leaves ( see Recipes 82-86 ) . Its hulls have been used as a source of black and brown dye since antiquity ...
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At the end of 2 months the walnuts and water will have formed a thick brown ooze . Using fine cheesecloth , strain out the solid matter and add enough water to make a quart of dye . 104. Fermented Walnut Hulls on Unmordanted Yarn ...
At the end of 2 months the walnuts and water will have formed a thick brown ooze . Using fine cheesecloth , strain out the solid matter and add enough water to make a quart of dye . 104. Fermented Walnut Hulls on Unmordanted Yarn ...
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Alder plus Cutch ( Brown ) Dye a skein tan according to Recipe 110 ( Alder Bark with Alum ) . Rinse the skein until the water is clear . In a separate pan combine 1/16 teaspoon iron , 1/4 ounce of cutch , and 1 quart of water .
Alder plus Cutch ( Brown ) Dye a skein tan according to Recipe 110 ( Alder Bark with Alum ) . Rinse the skein until the water is clear . In a separate pan combine 1/16 teaspoon iron , 1/4 ounce of cutch , and 1 quart of water .
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Contents
INTRODUCTION | 9 |
Recipes for Mordanting | 16 |
Preparing Yarn | 22 |
Copyright | |
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1/16 teaspoon iron 1/16 teaspoon tin 1/4 cup water 30 minutes according acid additional 15 minutes Allow the skeins Alum alum-mordanted wool 1/2 bark bath and simmer blue boiling bright bring brown cheesecloth Chrome clear water color cutch dark deeper Dissolve 1/16 teaspoon distribute it evenly dyebath 2 skeins dyebath and simmer dyed skeins gently for 30 green heat indigo leaves lichen madder mordants natural orange overnight Place plant powder Preparing the Dyebath produced purple quart dyebath quart of dye quart of dyebath quart of water quart water recipes Remove the skeins roots simmer for 30 simmer gently skeins alum-mordanted wool skeins and rinse skeins and set skeins of alum-mordanted skeins of unmordanted skeins to cool skeins unmordanted wool soak soapy water stirring to distribute tree turmeric unmordanted wool 1/2 unmordanted yarn vinegar warm water and add wet skeins wool 1/2 ounce yellow
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| Title | Ancient Dyes for Modern Weavers |
| Author | Palmy Weigle |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | Watson-Guptill Publications, 1974 |
| Original from | the University of Michigan |
| Digitized | 17 Dec 2007 |
| ISBN | 0823002233, 9780823002238 |
| Length | 128 pages |
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