'Handpainting Yarn with Food Coloring in a Microwave'

22:18 Oct 11, 2021
'Gorgeous handpainted yarns are sold in stores for a premium, so I am happy to present this tutorial on handpainting yarn so you can create your own stunning colorways.  You will need wool yarn, vinegar, food coloring, plastic wrap, a microwave, a microwave safe plate and some containers to mix dye in.  Rubber gloves are recommended if you want to avoid dyeing your hands as well.  If you have ever tie dyed a T-shirt then transitioning to handpainting your own yarn will be a piece of cake!  VIDEO TABLE OF CONTENTS:   (0:00) Introduction.  I presoaked the yarn in 6 cups water + 2 Tbsp white vinegar.   (1:02) What you will need to hand paint yarn (3:32) Mixing Food Coloring for handpainting (8:00) Setting up your painting surface (10:23) Hand applying dye to your yarn  (16:20) Wrapping up the yarn and heating in the microwave (19:13) Unwrapping the yarn and rinsing (21:18) The finished handpainted skein of yarn  This video was brought to you by http://www.ChemKnits.com and AllFreeKnitting.  For more free knitting patterns, tips and tutorials go to http://AllFreeKnitting.com  For written instructions to accompany this tutorial, visit http://allfreeknitting.com/video-basics/how-to-hand-paint-yarn' 

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