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While looking for information on "overdying" wool fabric, I found allot
of information about acid dyes and that they are the best with protein
fibers like wool & silk. I've read about traditional Indigo dye, but
how does that do with wool? I have 6 yards of dark blue "tropical
weight" wool that I would like to overdye to gain a richer blue.
Currently, it is not quite navy with a slightly lighter variegated
thread. Its rather dull as it is. I know that it will not get lighter
with overdying, I just want a richer blue tone than it has now. If
indigo does well with wool, does anyone in the Portland-metro area have
a working vat that I might use? I understand that an indigo vat can be
used from generation to generation and its not something that I'm ready
to commit to. I had a hard enough time keeping my "herman" alive in the
refrigerator. :-) (a herman is a sour-dough starter.) Thanks in advance
