Week 6

This week has been about creating my project design and getting the materials prepared for it. I've finally dyed my first batch of fiber. It isn't perfect, but it isn't all that bad for a first try. I plan to try again with smaller amounts of fiber and less water so that one dye bath doesn't take as long. I may have to do more baths, but I will ultimately have more control and that seems to be an important thing to have while dyeing fiber.

Note: Now that I have completed dyeing my second amount of fiber, I find that it is still streaky. I believe it might be due to my hesitation of agitating the fiber. I'm afraid it will felt and that would be no fun. I plan to do my next batch some time soon so that I can test this idea and hopefully get a more uniform color. It is nice to have the ability to vary as well as the ability to prioduce a consistent color.