tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434342308817990711.post1665712991467664712..comments2024-01-29T00:10:48.362-08:00Comments on Sweetpea Path: Madder madnessSweetpeahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08000313813136860758noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434342308817990711.post-40288684264292187592016-04-13T21:18:44.423-07:002016-04-13T21:18:44.423-07:00What an interesting experiment...I surely do like ...What an interesting experiment...I surely do like how it turned out. Makes me so curious as to what will happen next! Madder has intrigued me but am not yet brave enough. Suzannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05897454936453601178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434342308817990711.post-81872299143982302072015-04-07T09:31:14.355-07:002015-04-07T09:31:14.355-07:00Thank you very much, Jane, for this helpful inform...Thank you very much, Jane, for this helpful information. I'm looking forward very much to opportunity for more experimentation. Your comment also has caused me to think that perhaps our dye bath was a bit acidic [hence the corals] ... for me & my pal were both doing some dipping into an iron solution made with vinegar. Hmmm, perhaps that swayed the pot the 'orange' direction. All great fun tho, whatever happens!Sweetpeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08000313813136860758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434342308817990711.post-8403951068611579522015-04-07T08:29:07.767-07:002015-04-07T08:29:07.767-07:00symplocos used as a mordant gives a gorgeous red, ...symplocos used as a mordant gives a gorgeous red, I used it recently, on silk, whereas the tannin/citric acid recipe given by Michel Garcia gives a tomato red with a tinge of brick on wool, but a pale coraly orange on silk. I think maiwa sell symplocos? it is a good thing to buy as it helps sustain tropical forests and provides work for the women there (Malaysia) I also used it with logwood and got a super rich royal purple, and need to try some other dyestuffs too.Jane Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01168641515202811018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434342308817990711.post-72758102313571615732015-03-11T12:57:49.358-07:002015-03-11T12:57:49.358-07:00This red would be soooo beautiful in your desert s...This red would be soooo beautiful in your desert surrounds. Very best wishes for a successful renovation - and for finishing! - your place is looking really beautiful ... you must be thrilled ;>]Sweetpeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08000313813136860758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434342308817990711.post-11039934726089960642015-03-11T10:54:18.893-07:002015-03-11T10:54:18.893-07:00Oh, now where have I heard of symplocos before? C...Oh, now where have I heard of symplocos before? Came across it recently but for something else, I think. I will research this, Molly - thank you for the tip. Do let me know of your results, please!Sweetpeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08000313813136860758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434342308817990711.post-75989721583577757742015-03-11T10:52:40.291-07:002015-03-11T10:52:40.291-07:00Yeah, the experimenting is actually quite addictin...Yeah, the experimenting is actually quite addicting I've found. It's been interesting to discover along the way which of these pre-processed dyes [in this case, a powder] allow for large margins of "error" and which ones are quite finicky. For me, I have to really love a color to bother with it again & try and get it right. Madder red is a definite.<br /><br />Thanks for the kind words, Debbie.Sweetpeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08000313813136860758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434342308817990711.post-10432940418519861492015-03-11T10:49:06.522-07:002015-03-11T10:49:06.522-07:00BINGO, jen !!BINGO, jen !!Sweetpeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08000313813136860758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434342308817990711.post-82968529331776931532015-03-11T10:48:39.889-07:002015-03-11T10:48:39.889-07:00Thank you, Terriea. I think [from what I've r...Thank you, Terriea. I think [from what I've read so far] that browns occur when the bath temperature is too high .... Will you be trying again?Sweetpeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08000313813136860758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434342308817990711.post-33058475186462045282015-03-11T10:47:13.539-07:002015-03-11T10:47:13.539-07:00I'm only sorry you aren't writing your blo...I'm only sorry you aren't writing your blog anymore, but I understand how things can change.... You wrote many wonderful, informative posts!Sweetpeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08000313813136860758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434342308817990711.post-26496039668679015702015-03-11T10:44:35.601-07:002015-03-11T10:44:35.601-07:00Heh, that's great news, Liz ... hope you'l...Heh, that's great news, Liz ... hope you'll post about your Madder Road, too ;>]] We can all keep learning from each other.Sweetpeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08000313813136860758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434342308817990711.post-79850939647280498032015-03-11T10:43:29.057-07:002015-03-11T10:43:29.057-07:00Thanks, Carol - fingers crossed.Thanks, Carol - fingers crossed.Sweetpeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08000313813136860758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434342308817990711.post-49381378196550273782015-03-11T10:43:07.001-07:002015-03-11T10:43:07.001-07:00Yes, definitely need to follow a proper *recipe* B...Yes, definitely need to follow a proper *recipe* Bodil, that's a good way to look at it.Sweetpeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08000313813136860758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434342308817990711.post-81144170515665505662015-03-10T20:15:09.197-07:002015-03-10T20:15:09.197-07:00Whew. I have a pouch of madder waiting for me if I...Whew. I have a pouch of madder waiting for me if I ever finish my renovation. I can't wait and this post is a great reminder of being more 'mindful'. Thank you for winging it and documenting your results.Marianne Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08176512013747283346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434342308817990711.post-1998981101355058472015-03-10T13:48:27.740-07:002015-03-10T13:48:27.740-07:00I will use symplocos as the mordant the next time ...I will use symplocos as the mordant the next time I dye with madder. It will I think produce the red we are looking for. A friend used it with great results.Molly Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04501331954675272577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434342308817990711.post-61616811076497704882015-03-10T11:35:26.843-07:002015-03-10T11:35:26.843-07:00You may not have acheived red but you have some lo...You may not have acheived red but you have some lovely results anyway. Half the fun is the experimenting.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09300029654181323351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434342308817990711.post-80613011657105179672015-03-10T11:16:08.082-07:002015-03-10T11:16:08.082-07:00no words of wisdom for ya girl, only I get that wa...no words of wisdom for ya girl, only I get that wanting to wing-it mindset.<br />and dyeing is a whole lot like making cheese. sciencey-sh*t! ;)Jen Wordenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10166427619338355642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434342308817990711.post-80868932403548745542015-03-10T08:29:37.176-07:002015-03-10T08:29:37.176-07:00Love all the prints and dyes. I don't have goo...Love all the prints and dyes. I don't have good dye from madder, only the brown color like onion. The blouses are great !Terriea Kwonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15889552778714683604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434342308817990711.post-48131804619191080042015-03-10T08:19:59.199-07:002015-03-10T08:19:59.199-07:00I love all those patterns you have created, and I ...I love all those patterns you have created, and I think the colours are perfect just as they are!<br /><br />I'm so glad you found my blog post useful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434342308817990711.post-12817740771775587682015-03-10T05:22:14.496-07:002015-03-10T05:22:14.496-07:00Ah, if you ever tire of your oranges, rusts, and s...Ah, if you ever tire of your oranges, rusts, and such I will happily take them off your hands ... <br /><br />Seriously though, these are indeed my favorite colors and you have inspired me to explore madder dyeing. Many thanks for a great post.Liz Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03397660873950991774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434342308817990711.post-81779035643228490822015-03-10T02:10:49.200-07:002015-03-10T02:10:49.200-07:00I don't know anything about dying, but I like ...I don't know anything about dying, but I like how the blouse turned out. Good luck with your next try for deep red.<br />xx, CarolCarol- Beads and Birdshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11062821517519300477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4434342308817990711.post-14875054255245196572015-03-10T01:25:01.871-07:002015-03-10T01:25:01.871-07:00Christi very good experiment and fun , i think tha...Christi very good experiment and fun , i think that madder is a bit difficult to work with , have only tried with roots and your colour look like mine not so strong as i wished , i have a old danish book about colouring and they describe also with a reciepe , i think you need it here . try again - good luckAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07630162675150358194noreply@blogger.com