I would welcome your input--I know several of you have done lots of dyeing with kids. Do you all use Kool-Aid or do you use regular fiber dyes? I have some Greener Shades dye I've used on fiber, and I have played around a bit with Kool-Aid and yarn just for fun, but I'd love to know what works best for when you're trying incorporate newbies into the process? I have an adult niece who comes to visit me about once a year and we try to do some fun things together. However, she is slightly autistic, so learning a new skill for her is always a bit of a stretch. She does make an effort, though, when I teach her and if it's not too complicated, she seems game for giving it a try. She does like to do some very basic loom knitting, so I thought it would be fun to have her dye some yarn that she can knit up.
Would it be best to get yarn that is already prepped with mordant? Or just use vinegar? If I remember right, the Kool-Aid already has citric acid in it, so wouldn't need the mordant, right? I'd probably try to watch some simple dyeing videos with her on YouTube just to get her on board and get her mind ready for what we plan to do. It's almost like working with a child in that sense and so I have to think of what will work for her.
It's been a while since I've done dyeing and I want to get back into it a bit, so this will be a good motivator for me!
Would it be best to get yarn that is already prepped with mordant? Or just use vinegar? If I remember right, the Kool-Aid already has citric acid in it, so wouldn't need the mordant, right? I'd probably try to watch some simple dyeing videos with her on YouTube just to get her on board and get her mind ready for what we plan to do. It's almost like working with a child in that sense and so I have to think of what will work for her.
It's been a while since I've done dyeing and I want to get back into it a bit, so this will be a good motivator for me!
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