How to Prepare a Dye Bath for Raw Wool

In dyeing wool, the dye bath is the key to the color. Here's how to set it up.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Mordant
• Naturally Extracted Dyes
• Wet Wool
• Stockpots
• Wooden Spoons

1. Acquire a pot large enough to hold 4 to 5 gallons of liquid.

2. Begin with 1 to 1 1/2 gallons of naturally extracted colors (see "How to Extract Natural Dyes").

3. Add enough cool water to make 2 gallons of bath.

4. Add wet wool.

Tips & Warnings

• This step is preceded by soaking in a mordant (see Related eHows).
• Don't allow a bath containing wool to boil.