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Wool Dyeing Process Guide

Learn wool dyeing process from scratch with a clear step-by-step workflow, recommended tools, safety guidelines, and expert tips.

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Workflow

  1. Scour Wool Fiber

    1 hour

    Wash wool gently in hot water with pH-neutral scour to remove lanolin before mordanting.

  2. Prepare Dye Pot

    2 hours

    Simmer dried mushrooms in water 1–2 hours, strain liquor, return to pot at pH suitable for species.

  3. Dye Fiber

    3 hours

    Add mordanted wool to dye bath, simmer gently 45–90 min, rest overnight for depth.

  4. Rinse and Dry

    1 day

    Cool, rinse in same temperature water until clear, hang dry away from direct sun.

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Preparation

Safety

Execution

Quality

Documentation

Reference Materials

Liquor RatioStandard

Typical 100 g dry mushroom per 100–200 g wool varies by species potency.

TemperatureFormula

Wool dye simmer 180–200°F — never rolling boil.

Wool WeightsTable

Standard dye batch sizes.

BatchWoolMushroom dry
Sample10 g5–10 g
Skein100 g50–100 g
Project400 g200+ g

  • Felting

    Shock and agitation ruin wool — handle wet wool gently.

  • Hot Liquor

    Scalds from dye pot — long gloves and closed shoes.

  • Ventilation

    Mushroom dye steam unpleasant — outdoor or vented setup preferred.

Safety Notes

  • Dedicated dye pot never returns to food use.
  • Label dyed wool with mordant and species for future reference.

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