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Preparing the Dyebath 1 ounce madder roots 2 quarts water Tie the chopped or powdered roots in a small cheesecloth bag and soak the bag in 2 quarts of water for about 12 hours ( or overnight ) . After the roots have soaked , heat them ...
Preparing the Dyebath 1 ounce madder roots 2 quarts water Tie the chopped or powdered roots in a small cheesecloth bag and soak the bag in 2 quarts of water for about 12 hours ( or overnight ) . After the roots have soaked , heat them ...
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Preparing the Dyebath 1 ounce sandalwood chips 1 quart water Tie 1 ounce of sandalwood chips in a cheesecloth bag and put it in 1 quart of water to soak for at least 3 or 4 days . During the soaking , press down on the bag from time to ...
Preparing the Dyebath 1 ounce sandalwood chips 1 quart water Tie 1 ounce of sandalwood chips in a cheesecloth bag and put it in 1 quart of water to soak for at least 3 or 4 days . During the soaking , press down on the bag from time to ...
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Tie 1 ounce of brazilwood chips in a cheesecloth bag and soak it in 1 quart of water . Although the bath may be used after soaking overnight or for several days , the amount of color obtained will be much greater if the chips are ...
Tie 1 ounce of brazilwood chips in a cheesecloth bag and soak it in 1 quart of water . Although the bath may be used after soaking overnight or for several days , the amount of color obtained will be much greater if the chips are ...
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Contents
INTRODUCTION | 9 |
Recipes for Mordanting | 16 |
Preparing Yarn | 22 |
Copyright | |
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