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Fiber Arts Friday – Dyeing

Last weekend at SAFF I took two classes on dyeing. It fascinates me how many ways you can dye things. Different people use different methods. Some use acid dyes, while others use plants, Easter egg dyes, or food coloring. Some use kettle dyeing, others use steam, a crockpot, or a microwave to activate the color of the dyes. I find the whole process magical, and I enjoy hearing of other cool ways to dye!

Dyeing Supplies

Dyeing Supplies

Immersion Dyeing

Immersion Dyeing

Dyed Roving

Dyed Roving

What’s your favorite way to dye? Any cool techniques that you have to share? Leave a comment and tell us.

Time to share what you’ve been up to with your fiber this week.

Fiber Arts Friday Blog Carnival!

To participate:

  1. Add the permalink to a specific blog post that features something Fiber Art related, rather than your general blog address and not your Etsy store. (Please DO put a link in your blog post that takes us to your store though.)
  2. Link back to Fiber Arts Friday from your post so that your readers can come and see everyone else’s projects! Use the button or a text link to http://www.alpacafarmgirl.com.
  3. Visit as many of the other participants as possible and leave comments! That’s what helps us all connect!

The Animals from the Southeastern Animal Fiber Fair (SAFF)

Angora Goat

Angora Goat

These were some of the animals that I saw at SAFF last weekend. It was difficult not to bring some home with me.

Jacob? Sheep

Jacob? Sheep

Rather intense looking sheep

Rather intense looking sheep

Child with her Angora rabbit

Child with her Angora rabbit

Young Llama at the llama show

Young Llama at the llama show

Angora bunny with carrot

Angora bunny with carrot

Check the horns on these guys

Check the horns on these guys

Layla and Sally - my favorites!

Romney sheep Layla and Sally - my favorites!

Shetland? sheep

Shetland? sheep

Angora Bunny

Angora Bunny

Girls with their Llama transportation

Girls with their Llama transportation

Participating in Wordless Wednesday!

More from SAFF 2009:

SAFF – Friday

SAFF – Saturday