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Dye Recipes
Indigo Hydrosulfite Dyebath For 1 lb. Linen or Cotton, or 2 lb. Wool ¾ tsp. synthetic indigo (if using natural indigo, use double — 1-1/2 tsp. indigo) 1 tsp. sodium hydrosulfite (reducing agent) ½ tsp. lye (sodium hydroxide—can use Red Devil lye) Dye vat: we used a five-gallon plastic bucket, with a lid, from the hardware store. Mix above ingredients with a small amount of water. Allow it to sit until the liquid turns yellow. Fill the dyepot with warm water (around 110°) . Sprinkle 1 tsp. sodium hydrosulfite into water to reduce oxygen. Add a small amount of the dye solution (about 1/3 cup) into the…