Inspiration

This gorgeous yarn on the left is one of my most recent experiments. It is all non-toxic with the dye coming from a PAAS Easter Egg kit! Yes, easter egg dye made this gorgeous skein of yarn. I have used Kool-Aid and Wilton icing paste dyes with amazing success, so when I saw some experiments using PAAS dye, I stocked up on it as soon as it hit the shelves. :D















I was inspired by the lovely sunset seen to the right. ("http://www.pinterest.com/pin/85568461644631480/")The colors change from a periwinkle to pink, orange, and reddish pink. The most difficult part of the dyeing process for me was finding out what color each one of those little tablets were. They look nothing like what they turn into when mixed with vinegar and water. For instance, the lavender was completely blue. One of the yellowish tablets actually turned green. I decided to pull out some condiment cups that I use to carry salad dressing, etc. in my lunch  box. I dissolved one tablet in each cup in 2 Tbs vinegar to determine it's true color and stored the colors in the little condiment cups until I used them.

Yarn dyeing is not an exact science, but it sure is fun to play with.