Denise and Lisa joined me in a little dye workshop. I hope they had as much fun as I did! DH swathed the entire kitchen in plastic sheeting (reusable) for the event, and did most of the setup. He’s such a sweetie.
My colors are Lanaset/Sabraset in 4% stock solution, ready to mix and dilute for handpainting.
I love the results!
I really wish I had written down Lisa’s formula, because in the middle there, she’s come up with the perfect breast cancer awareness pink, and I’d like to duplicate it.
Denise aimed for, and got, denim blue, just right.
I did a few more skeins later that night.
In the middle there are 2 skeins I decided to call “flame”. I was shooting for medium rose and gold. I guess I missed a little. Practice, practice, practice.
I need to be a little more careful with my ergonomics in future. I spent all day Sunday recovering. Someday I’ll learn.
I’m crying a little because I missed out. Next time I’ll come.
Comment by Mandy — August 1, 2008 @ 7:04 pm |
I think the one you called Flames reminds me of the colors for the Kansas City Chiefs which I am a fan even though it does me no good since they aren’t very good.
Comment by Robin — August 1, 2008 @ 11:08 pm |
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Pingback by Finally finished objects! « Land o’ Sunshine — August 6, 2008 @ 2:32 pm |
Love your dye experiments. Don’t you just love rich colors like that. Are you gearing up for the big 5-0???
Comment by Leanne — August 15, 2008 @ 3:12 pm |
More like reluctantly and gracelessly gearing down!
Comment by Anne — August 15, 2008 @ 9:07 pm |