Dying In The Wool: Number 1 in series (Kate Shackleton Mysteries): Book 1 in the Kate Shackleton mysteries

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In its literal sense, “dyed in the wool” means that the wool has been dyed before it is spun into thread. This produces a strong and long-lasting color.

Dying In The Wool: Book 1 in the Kate Shackleton mysteries

To make a dye using flowers, herbs, roots, or bark, simply chop the items finely, and follow the dye preparation steps noted above in the fruits and vegetables section to create your coloring mixture. Wool needs two things to set the dye and keep the color: heat and a mild acid. Without them, you might be able to temporarily stain the wool, but it won’t last through washing and it will fade rapidly. Vinyl sulfone dyes are a fiber reactive dye normally used for silk, which also works for cotton and wool. The main benefit of vinyl sulfone dye is that it needs significantly more heat than other acid dyes to react, so manufacturers can sell it dissolved in water. At the end of 2017 I went to a hand dying yarn workshop at Toft’s stunning alpaca farm and yarn sanctuary. It was so much fun and I’ve wanted to have another go ever since. Finally I got around to it and wanted to share the experience and give you some pitfalls to avoid if you want to give it a go! Extracting color from botanical material is an easy process. The most straightforward way is to cut up the material–bark, flowers, berries, roots, etc.–and then simmer it in water for an hour or so. A ratio of 2:1 water to botanicals is a good starting point.The surface of wool is mainly a series of overlapping scales of protein. The outer surface of wool repels water, so wool remains warm even in damp weather. On the other hand, the inner layer absorbs water, and interestingly it can absorb so much that wool remains reasonably dry even if it absorbs almost double its weight. Wool is also naturally flame retardant due to its inner moisture. Despite the shifting political landscape, she remained a dyed in the wool advocate for environmental protection, refusing to compromise on policies that she felt were vital for the planet’s future. To get the tie-dye effect, you would need to fasten rubber bands around the fabric or garment before you soak it in water. Then, you can apply the dye with a syringe or turkey baster to the areas you want it.

IN-THE-WOOL definition and meaning | Collins English DYED-IN-THE-WOOL definition and meaning | Collins English

Add dye powder to the wool, wearing gloves to protect your hands from staining. Sprinkle the dye powder into a bowl with hot water, mixing until it has been dissolved completely.You can also use steel pots (canning) with enamel cover, which are also less expensive. The problem is enamel easily chips. The solution is that you can repair it easily also. Heat resistant enamel paints can be used to repair damaged enamel chips. Size of the Dye Pot

DYED-IN-THE-WOOL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

Another way to use natural dyes is with solar dyeing. The only difference between solar dyeing and dyeing yarn on a stovetop is that instead of soaking it for half an hour on the stove, you let the sun do the work. There is a lot to like about this novel (Dying In The Wool). It has a plot that is full of twists and turns and red herrings galore. It has a historical setting that is rich in detail and atmosphere. The characters are vividly described and easy to visualise. However, there are a couple of aspects of this novel I was less keen on but they didn't spoil my overall enjoyment of this 'cosy' mystery. The dye pot’s material is a point of consideration. You need to use a non-reactive material like stainless steel, which doesn’t react with chemicals if the pot holds the dye. Through the window I watched Mrs Sugden empty the teapot. She does not tip tea leaves on her dung heap; that must remain pure. What a challenge it would be to photograph a pile of manure danced on by flies and bluebottles and to do it so vividly and with such art that viewers of that picture would pinch their nostrils. Perhaps not. Dying in the Wool is a very readable book, though the narrative is at times somewhat overcomplicated with one too many convoluted twists and turns. By two thirds of the way through the book I was beginning to find the complex layers tiresome and longing for at least some resolution to the many hanging threads. However the exciting and dramatic conclusion to events, with Kate finding herself in mortal peril, soon made up for the prior irritations. An inspired piece of historical detective fiction well worth reading.To use the stovetop to dye the wool with Kool-Aid instead of the microwave, follow the heating instructions in the produce dying section below. In contrast, in 2018 the chair of the Pennsylvania GOP asserted that Conor Lamb, who was then running for Congress, was a “dyed in the wool liberal” and a staunch supporter of Nancy Pelosi. Excellent.... Ms. Brody does an excellent job of keeping the reader on the edge of their seat. DYING IN THE WOOL has a lot of unanticipated twists and turns. I was completely surprised at the end!" — historyundressed.blogspot.com