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Pictures of Fabric and socks that I have been dyeing

Pictures of Fabric and socks that I have been dyeing

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Old 08-12-2011, 03:52 PM
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Great fun, I love to dye also!
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Old 08-12-2011, 05:07 PM
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Hi ive thought of doing socks as well for markets etc in nz and aus as we are traveling where did you get your undyed sock from
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Old 08-12-2011, 05:24 PM
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COOL idea!! :)
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Old 08-12-2011, 05:24 PM
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Oh, and the fabric that is about the purple in the middle is dyed using ice cubes. I scrunch up the fabric just a little after it has been folded in half. I completely cover the fabric with ice cubes, and then, pour some dyes onto the ice cubes. It takes the ice about 24 hours (I live in the NW!) to melt. Then, I pick the fabric up, rinse it really well and do my finishing washes and rinses.

This is a substitute for what other people do in snow dyeing.
But, hey, we don't get enough snow here, and I like doing it in the summer. This method creates some very nice crystal effects.

And, I found out that I love bamboo clothing. When you touch it, is sort of feels like a cross between angora and cashmere. Except for dog clothing, I will only dye bamboo now.
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Old 08-12-2011, 07:03 PM
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Cool socks. Never thought of that. I do a lot of Tshirts
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Cool socks. Never thought of that. I do a lot of Tshirts
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Old 08-12-2011, 07:31 PM
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Beautiful!
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Old 08-12-2011, 07:39 PM
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Those are great. :)
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Old 08-13-2011, 10:20 AM
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I've not found bamboo socks, but have fondled bamboo sock yarn. It is wonderful.

Your dyed pieces are great!

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Old 08-13-2011, 11:05 PM
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Very cool idea and i like the black shoes, does anyone know what brand they are?
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