tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26055463.post6816120518594007272..comments2024-03-27T04:37:04.207-05:00Comments on Leigh's Fiber Journal: Summary of Procion MX Dye ExperimentsLeighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26055463.post-51686635926202331322008-07-02T08:22:00.000-05:002008-07-02T08:22:00.000-05:00Leigh, when I talked about colors leaning one way ...Leigh, when I talked about colors leaning one way or another in my comment on your computer post, I was in essence talking about undertones. Very good work. Not only are you building some valuable dye formulas, you are developing the kind of understanding that will make it easier and easier for you to figure out what you need to mix to get a particular color you want.Peg in South Carolinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07886923838871937466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26055463.post-17334124439966278142008-06-30T20:25:00.000-05:002008-06-30T20:25:00.000-05:00The funny thing about color is that it is so subje...The funny thing about color is that it is so subjective. What one person likes, another doesn't. I'm not a big fan of orange. Or brown. But I love the cool colors. <BR/><BR/>I admit that this is the first time I've actually followed recipes and kept records of my dyeing. It was a new experience, but I'm really glad now that I did it.Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26055463.post-55484618931349899692008-06-30T18:33:00.000-05:002008-06-30T18:33:00.000-05:00Fascinating. Thank you for taking the time to sha...Fascinating. Thank you for taking the time to share the results of your experiments. I've gained a better understanding of color mixing and could definitely tackle dyeing with more confidence. BTW, I rather like purple #3; it's such a sedate sort of dusty grape.Wool Enoughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10949051835843038070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26055463.post-77014660505739852472008-06-30T08:37:00.000-05:002008-06-30T08:37:00.000-05:00Your blog is like taking a class I learn something...Your blog is like taking a class I learn something new all the time. The colors are great but that purple not so great! ThanksJuliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02775727376347737034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26055463.post-75068181786131036522008-06-30T06:38:00.000-05:002008-06-30T06:38:00.000-05:00Thank you for the comment on my blog and thank you...Thank you for the comment on my blog and thank you for the info you've shared. I'm thinking of dyeing soem bamboo fibre with Procion MX dyes this week.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26055463.post-66002788563334449102008-06-29T22:21:00.000-05:002008-06-29T22:21:00.000-05:00Okay, I have to read that again but in the meantim...Okay, I have to read that again but in the meantime, I like green three, purple one and orange two. That was a lot of information to absorb!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06432035940956042729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26055463.post-31719834862236071792008-06-29T20:13:00.000-05:002008-06-29T20:13:00.000-05:00Annie, I use that method a lot too!Patrick, thank ...Annie, I use that method a lot too!<BR/><BR/>Patrick, thank you. I can't say I'm very good at mixing colors (yet) but I think this was a helpful step in that direction.<BR/><BR/>Taryl, that's interesting about the PMX undertones. I appreciate that information. Not too sure when I'll get to spinning the stuff; I have a whole Polwarth fleece waiting on me!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26055463.post-84583114529399756942008-06-29T19:22:00.000-05:002008-06-29T19:22:00.000-05:00Great set of experiments and very educational for ...Great set of experiments and very educational for us as well as you, I am sure :)<BR/><BR/>Undertones are indeed the key and an issue I had with Procion dyes when I did Batik - they can actually bleed their undertone's hue and completely change the color if they decide to be finicky!<BR/><BR/>I can't wait to see you spin up that lint, I am toying with cotton, myself, for the first time and it's making me a bit nervous as an animal fiber girl - I am sure your experiment will turn out infinitely better than mine ;)<BR/><BR/>And the Siamese sleeves turned out BEAUTIFUL! I just love the color work and it's always fun to learn new techniques.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26055463.post-39399876630975539432008-06-28T11:47:00.000-05:002008-06-28T11:47:00.000-05:00Thank you for this. I have never been very good at...Thank you for this. I have never been very good at mixing dyes to achieve a color, and it has always pretty much been a guessing game for me. I am always amazed by those how can do it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26055463.post-57735750424292339732008-06-28T07:01:00.000-05:002008-06-28T07:01:00.000-05:00Interesting! Again, I marvel at your ability to a...Interesting! Again, I marvel at your ability to actually use a process instead of The Sheepish Annie Method. That involves tossing lots of stuff in a pot, forgetting about it and then living with whatever you get.<BR/><BR/>Your colors are ever so much better...Sheepish Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15564802976550099985noreply@blogger.com