Dyepot PS #52 - Countertop Speckles: Does it Matter How Wet My Yarn is?

  / chemknits   Become a ChemKnits Patron for exclusive content and early access to the Dyepot PS series! Pick a video for me to edit and become a Last Minute Dyepot Weekly Lab Partner: https://www.etsy.com/listing/87882387... Dyepot Weekly Lab Partner: https://www.etsy.com/listing/61858832... Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @chemknitstutorials   ITEMS USED IN THIS VIDEO (or frequently used in my videos): (All Links labeled with a "*" are affiliate links, which means I earn a commission sales made through these links.) KnitPicks Stroll Fingering Weight Yarn (75% Superwash Merino / 25% Nylon) - http://shrsl.com/2ly91 * Catering Steam Pan: https://amzn.to/2tGWYph * Digital Kitchen Scale - https://amzn.to/2XJgleB * Plastic Syringes for Measuring dye - https://amzn.to/3fCX4nP * Digital Kitchen Scale - https://amzn.to/2XJgleB * Purple Nitrile Gloves - https://amzn.to/2I6pRpl * Reusable Zip Ties - https://amzn.to/3fXa75K* or https://amzn.to/3bPdOag * NOTE: Amazon sometimes changes the zip tie listing to be non-reusable or removes the option I purchased. I use 12" white nylon reusable zip ties. Please check both the links and if it doesn't say reusable don't purchase! Deluxe Rubber Respirator - https://www.dharmatrading.com/tools/d... Safety Glasses - https://amzn.to/2ObzRl9 * Dharma Acid Dyes - https://www.dharmatrading.com/dyes/dh... Dharma Squeeze Bottles - https://www.dharmatrading.com/tools/s... My favorite tools and equipment for dyeing yarn - https://www.chemknits.com/2019/07/the... Face Masks for Dyeing Yarn - http://www.chemknits.com/2020/07/resp... FILMING EQUIPMENT DSLR Canon EOS80D - https://amzn.to/2PXWbMa * Webcam - Logitech C930e 1080P HD Video Webcam https://amzn.to/315Mge0 * (there is likely an upgraded version of this) Tripod (60") - https://amzn.to/3iUfBy5 * VIDEO CONTENTS: [0:00] Introduction [0:56] The yarn presoak in plain tap water for a few hours Add 2 big splashes of vinegar to add some acid [2:03] The dyes True Black and Tangelo already mixed with citric acid powder (from older videos) Dharma Cherry Bomb (no ca mixed in) [2:52] My steamer basket [3:08] Setting up the yarn The black zip ties - squeeze out as much water as I can with my hands lighter zip ties - more water but not dripping. Add yarn mop to the water with vinegar to use as needed [5:19] Speckling the yarn [9:00] zooming in on the yarn [10:18] Flipping the yarn to dye the other side [13:03] Steam Setting & Yarn Mop [15:38] Thoughts on the experiment [17:56] Washing the yarn [19:11] The finished dry yarn and conclusions Dyepot Weekly Playlist:    • Dyepot Weekly   Leave No Dye Behind Playlist:    • Leave No Dye Behind - Dyeing with Leftover...   Frequently Asked Questions Playlist:    • What You Can't Dye with Food Coloring   ChemKnitsCreations Etsy Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/chemknitscr... ChemKnits Patreon:   / chemknits   ChemKnits Lab Facebook Group:   / chemknitslab   ChemKnits Blog: http://www.chemknits.com Zazzle Merchandise: https://www.zazzle.com/chemknitsmerch... The above links are affiliate links, which means I earn a commission on sale of items purchased through these links. All items used in this video were purchased and selected by me unless otherwise stated. All thoughts and opinions are my own.