Dyeing wool with acid dyes~

I have been taking a few hours each week to felt repurposed wool.

I am able to make new colors by using some of the dye that bleeds off.

Summertime is my planning & gardening time.

I will hopefully have all of the colors needed to rug hook
some new projects once the snow files again. (Not in any hurry for that) ;)

This week was my first experience using acid dyes!
We used Jacquard brand... perfect for small batches.

Success!

I had gathered these small jars 10+ years ago for
dyeing some of my wool roving to needle felt~

I will make a small swatch of the colors & make notes of mixes.

We followed all suggested safety precautions.

Dust masks, rubber gloves, proper ventilation & separate pots & utensils.

Followed the simple directions on the package.

There are directions on their site, too.

Jacquard:  https://www.jacquardproducts.com/acid-dye.html

How acid dye works: 

http://www.dharmatrading.com/home/did-you-know-how-acid-dye-works.html

I think I will be trying for turquoise and aqua next...

Some sunny yellow and deep golds!

Hope you have a wonderful weekend, Friends!