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Dyeing Intentional Colour
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Module 1: IntroductionWelcome from Felicia Lo
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A Little Backstory
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Using this Learning Platform
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A Little Encouragement & Perspective
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Module 2: Three Perspectives on DyeingColour is Powerful
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Embrace the Math
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Magic is in the Mud
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Module 3: The Five Variables of DyeingVariable 1: Dyes
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Variable 2: Yarn or Fibre
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Variable 3: Water
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Variable 4: Acid
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Variable 5: Heat
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Module 4: The Dye Studio: Setting Up Your Dye WorkspaceSpace for Dyeing
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Equipment for Dyeing
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Safety in the Dye Studio
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Preparing Dye Stock Solutions
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Making a Dye Mixing Box
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Module 5: Principles of Precision Immersion DyeingAbout Precision Dyeing
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Depth of Shade
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How Much Dye to Use
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Module 6: Dyeing Solid Colours: The Immersion Dyeing ProcessPreparing Yarn for Dyeing
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Preparing Fibre for Dyeing
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Pre-Soaking
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Scouring
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Step-by-Step Immersion Dyeing Yarn
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Module 7: Review & TroubleshootingDyed & Dried: Reviewing the Yarns
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Troubleshooting During the Dyeing Process
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Troubleshooting After the Dyeing Process
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Overdyeing
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Module 8: Building a Colour LibraryColour Wheels & Triangles
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Analog Techniques for Keeping Dye Records
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Digital Techniques for Keeping Dye Records
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Module 9: Next StepsClosing
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Resource & Downloads
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Colour Wheels & Triangles
Now that you understand how to immersion dye solid shades on your yarn or fibre, the next step is figuring out how to get the hues that you want. The best way to do this is to begin developing your own colour library to use as reference.
NOTE // November 24, 2017: We talked more about Colour Triangles and the math involved during the November Live Office Hours, plus I included a downloadable Google spreadsheet that I use for calculating the quantities for dye triangles. See the Office Hours video here »
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