In spite of a blue hand, this was truly interesting. I love all the various shades of blue you're getting. I look forward to the next visit. Thank you.
This was the longest I ever had a dyed hand. I did forget I had some Krustez color remover (maybe that's the name) that helps with other dyes. Had I remembered then maybe my zombie hand wouldn't have lasted so long.
Right from the top, I really appreciated your super accessible (and scientifically correct) explanation of basic Indigo chemistry. So many other UA-cam "teachers" get it wrong.
It is very fun to see it turn from green to blue. Thanks for showing your mistakes. I think that's encouraging to people who are trying to learn, that even you turn your hands blue now and then!
I remember your 2018 indigo adventures, which I found absolutely fascinating. So I'm delighted that you're revisiting this technique. Then and now, as I watch these complex and messy procedures, I'm filled with gratitude that you are doing this and sharing it with us.
the set up this time was WAY easier than the last time. The bad thing is that I likely injured myself during the filming of this video. There was a point where my back was starting to hurt, and I pushed on. ANd then the next day I did the washing and carted uncarefully water back and forth to rinse the yarn.... stupid stupid not lifting with my knees!
I’m definitely not a chemist and have no chemistry experience and this is SO fascinating to me!! A longer video wouldn’t have hurt my feelings!! This is SO interesting to me.
Thanks for the video. It would be fun to see what happens over various lengths of soaking in the dye vat. Again thank you for this series. I'm currently growing Japanese Indigo in my garden.
what a coincidence! I just ordered some indigo powder so I could play with dyeing with it. actually looking forward to trying different techniques with it myself
Loved the episode! Two questions: does indigo work on all fibre types, and does the blue liquid squeezed out of the dyed skein still have the ability to dye something else a pastel colour?
Great question! This vat is best for plant based fibers, as the alkaline conditions can be harsh on wool. I have dyed wool in a hydrosulfite vat before, and they recommend that you have an acidic bath to dunk the yarn in after to help neutralize things faster. As for the second question.... in the blue form you can't dye fiber, but you could let the indigo settle, collect it, and then re-reduce it to try dyeing with it again. Technically I think. Practically that would be hard to do, though.
The last time I dyed with indigo I dunked the yarn in to water immediately after dyeing, but I was (attempting) to follow the instructions this time. Sometimes I'm super bad about following instructions that came with a kit!
That kit looks really cool for getting similar results. It is unfortunately that the natural product indigo is the name as a color - because the rit dye is indigo colored but isn't made out of indigo. (Which ultimately doesn't matter- it matters if you love the finished garment!) I enjoy using Rit dyes myself, I've had good luck with them on tshirts.
The second skein of yarn was 75% cotton, 25% acrylic and that probably plays a part in the indigo not being as dark. I know that indigo is a deposit dye, but I don't think it works on synthetic fibers any better then fiber reactive or acid dyes do. A very interesting video looking forward to the others! Edit: hahahaha I hit enter then Rebecca went "Oh! fiber content!" and I burst out laughing.
LOL. Sometimes when there is a huge gap between filming conclusions and dyeing the yarn then I forget things for a bit. I'm sure the acrylic didn't take up any color, but there is still a chance I didn't have the yarn in the vat as long. I wish I had been able to do these on the same day.
i am sure you know this the reason your hand does not go blue when the indigo is blue, as opposed to dyeing your hand when its green, is that the indigo molecule is smaller when it is missing the oxygen so it can get into places. how people who didnt have chemistry found out these things boggles the mind (stuff like this lead us to having science and chemistry)
I once knitted indigo-dyed cotton yarn and had blue fingers. Blue wood is almost as bad. Better to use batik dye then. I would never dye wool like that. Nevertheless, the magic when the yarn or fabric develops in the air is really impressive. Unfortunately, you weren't able to capture it.
The best way to get a teal is to start out with yellow yarn. You can dye yarn with another natural pigment to get a yellow color and then overdye with the blue to keep the green. The only other way to keep the green would be to remain in an environment without oxygen... and well that would be challenging.
In spite of a blue hand, this was truly interesting. I love all the various shades of blue you're getting. I look forward to the next visit. Thank you.
This was the longest I ever had a dyed hand. I did forget I had some Krustez color remover (maybe that's the name) that helps with other dyes. Had I remembered then maybe my zombie hand wouldn't have lasted so long.
Right from the top, I really appreciated your super accessible (and scientifically correct) explanation of basic Indigo chemistry. So many other UA-cam "teachers" get it wrong.
I really really hope I did it correctly!
It is very fun to see it turn from green to blue. Thanks for showing your mistakes. I think that's encouraging to people who are trying to learn, that even you turn your hands blue now and then!
I didn't sound as angry in the video as I was in person. But sometimes you know that is when you quit for the day and come back later on!
I remember your 2018 indigo adventures, which I found absolutely fascinating. So I'm delighted that you're revisiting this technique. Then and now, as I watch these complex and messy procedures, I'm filled with gratitude that you are doing this and sharing it with us.
the set up this time was WAY easier than the last time. The bad thing is that I likely injured myself during the filming of this video. There was a point where my back was starting to hurt, and I pushed on. ANd then the next day I did the washing and carted uncarefully water back and forth to rinse the yarn.... stupid stupid not lifting with my knees!
I’m definitely not a chemist and have no chemistry experience and this is SO fascinating to me!! A longer video wouldn’t have hurt my feelings!!
This is SO interesting to me.
There are many more videos planned. :D
I have always been fascinated by this alchemy. Thanks so much for taking us on this journey with you!
You're very welcome!
I would absolutely love a "time in the vat" comparison!
I have # of dunks in the vat coming up, but I still need to do the time comparison.
I really loved the second skein. It is so seldom to see variegations like this with indigo.
I think it depends a lot on what you're doing under the surface.
Such a fascinating process!
Right?!?!?
Thanks for the video. It would be fun to see what happens over various lengths of soaking in the dye vat. Again thank you for this series. I'm currently growing Japanese Indigo in my garden.
That sounds amazing! I've wondered about trying to grow my own indigo someday.
what a coincidence! I just ordered some indigo powder so I could play with dyeing with it. actually looking forward to trying different techniques with it myself
YAY!
is love to see more about this
I'm glad! I have one other video finished that will be out in August and then I have to edit the rest.
Thank you so much. ❤
You're very welcome!
Yay! Did you pick an indigo-ish shirt for the narration on purpose? ❤
Can’t wait to see the rest of the series on indigo dyeing!!!
Not really, I think it was a happy accident when I was getting dressed.
Loved the episode! Two questions: does indigo work on all fibre types, and does the blue liquid squeezed out of the dyed skein still have the ability to dye something else a pastel colour?
Great question! This vat is best for plant based fibers, as the alkaline conditions can be harsh on wool. I have dyed wool in a hydrosulfite vat before, and they recommend that you have an acidic bath to dunk the yarn in after to help neutralize things faster.
As for the second question.... in the blue form you can't dye fiber, but you could let the indigo settle, collect it, and then re-reduce it to try dyeing with it again. Technically I think. Practically that would be hard to do, though.
New title: Setting Up an Indigo Vat for Dyeing Yarn; Turning Myself into a Smurf. 😆
LOL
You might want to try Michael Garcia'a 1,2,3 vat. It works great on wool. Also, try dipping your skeins in oxygenated water right after the dye vat.
The last time I dyed with indigo I dunked the yarn in to water immediately after dyeing, but I was (attempting) to follow the instructions this time. Sometimes I'm super bad about following instructions that came with a kit!
If people don’t want to experiment with indigo vat dyeing. Rit dye tie dyeing kit/Indigo Shibori is a great alternative
That kit looks really cool for getting similar results. It is unfortunately that the natural product indigo is the name as a color - because the rit dye is indigo colored but isn't made out of indigo. (Which ultimately doesn't matter- it matters if you love the finished garment!) I enjoy using Rit dyes myself, I've had good luck with them on tshirts.
@@ChemKnitsTutorials yeah I know.
I’ve tried using a vat and it has its challenges. Chemically and scientifically
The second skein of yarn was 75% cotton, 25% acrylic and that probably plays a part in the indigo not being as dark. I know that indigo is a deposit dye, but I don't think it works on synthetic fibers any better then fiber reactive or acid dyes do.
A very interesting video looking forward to the others!
Edit: hahahaha I hit enter then Rebecca went "Oh! fiber content!" and I burst out laughing.
LOL. Sometimes when there is a huge gap between filming conclusions and dyeing the yarn then I forget things for a bit. I'm sure the acrylic didn't take up any color, but there is still a chance I didn't have the yarn in the vat as long. I wish I had been able to do these on the same day.
@@ChemKnitsTutorials Yah, I imagined that it was something like that!
Sounds interesting 🤔
Thanks!
Ich kenne das so, dass das Indigo erst sich beim Trocknen in der Sonne sich ins "Blai" färbt
i am sure you know this the reason your hand does not go blue when the indigo is blue, as opposed to dyeing your hand when its green, is that the indigo molecule is smaller when it is missing the oxygen so it can get into places. how people who didnt have chemistry found out these things boggles the mind (stuff like this lead us to having science and chemistry)
I wonder how people figured things like this out, too
I once knitted indigo-dyed cotton yarn and had blue fingers. Blue wood is almost as bad. Better to use batik dye then.
I would never dye wool like that.
Nevertheless, the magic when the yarn or fabric develops in the air is really impressive. Unfortunately, you weren't able to capture it.
I love watching the colors shift!
Can you glaze with indigo? If you just dip but not squeeze what effect does that give?
Great question! I'm honestly not sure.
I think the green was pretty! Any way to keep it green? Or a green and blue color? 🤔🧶
The best way to get a teal is to start out with yellow yarn. You can dye yarn with another natural pigment to get a yellow color and then overdye with the blue to keep the green. The only other way to keep the green would be to remain in an environment without oxygen... and well that would be challenging.
Would the dyed yarn get more oxygen if you use a fan?🤔🧶
A fan could speed things up. I think the bigger issue is when there are sections that are super wet in the middle of the yarn.