Dyepot Weekly #124 - The Math of Yarn Dyeing; Food Coloring Edition (Wilton's Violet Icing Color)

Let's bring our calculations to Wilton's Violet icing color and create a stunning miniskein gradient set! ITEMS USED IN THIS VIDEO (Affiliate Links): Syringe Set - https://amzn.to/2IX1WHC Graduated Cylindar/Beaker Set - https://amzn.to/2Gzouvf Digital Kitchen Scale - https://amzn.to/2XJgleB Purple Nitrile Gloves - https://amzn.to/2I6pRpl 1 Pint Mason jars - https://amzn.to/2ZrDgge W2D4 Mini Skeins - https://www.wool2dye4.com/PlatinumMin... (75% Superwash Merino / 25% Nylon) Deluxe Rubber Respirator - https://www.dharmatrading.com/tools/d... Dharma Acid Dyes - https://www.dharmatrading.com/dyes/dh... Laundry Alternative Nina Soft Spin Dryer https://amzn.to/2IEY0wL (Affiliate Link) Learn more about sponsoring an episode of Dyepot Weekly: https://www.etsy.com/listing/61858832... Dyepot Weekly #117 Part 1 where I chat about the formulas:    • Dyepot Weekly #117 - The Math of Yarn Dyei...   Dyepot Weekly #117 part 2 with demonstrations:    • Dyepot Weekly #117 - The Math of Yarn Dyei...   VIDEO CONTENTS: [0:00] Introduction [4:14] General Calculations [7:55] Calculations Examples [10:59] Measuring the dye 1/2 tsp Wilton's Violet Icing color in 200 mL of water [12:52] Adding dye to mason jars to dye the miniskeins. 2 - 80 mL 1 (the 1/2 tsp / 100 g level of saturation) - 40 mL dyestock + 40 mL of water 0.5 - 20 mL dyestock + 60 mL water 0.25 - 10 mL dyestock + 70 mL water 0.125 - 5 mL dyestock + 75 mL water First - add 1/2 cup of plain water to each jar. Next add the amount of dye followed by the amount of water to bring the volumes of each to the same level. Finally, add 1/2 cup more water to each jar [14:43] Adding the yarn (20 g of yarn) Add 1 tsp white vinegar to each of the jars [16:52] Steaming the yarn in a pasta insert on the stove top for 35 min. [20:37] Removing the yarn from the 1 qt mason jars [24:13] Washing the Yarn [25:13] The finished dry yarn and conclusions ChemKnitsCreations Etsy Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/chemknitscr... ChemKnits Patreon:   / chemknits   ChemKnits Lab Facebook Group:   / chemknitslab   ChemKnits Blog: http://www.chemknits.com Zazzle Merchandise: https://www.zazzle.com/chemknitsmerch... The above links are affiliate links, which means I earn a commission on sale of items purchased through these links. All items used in this video were purchased and selected by me unless otherwise stated. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Laundry Alternative sent me the Nina Soft Spin Dryer for free. See my review:    • Indie Yarn Dyer Reviews The Laundry Altern...