Colour to Dye for... a study in colour

[ucci]

These are some wool hanks which is how we keep a record of our dyeing efforts. Mrs Ucci and I dyed this untreated wool with extracts from some of the leaves of the gum trees growing around our place, such as river red gum, grey, yellow and white boxes and iron bark. With some of the dye extracts we added simple mordents such as copper to intensify the colours.

We prefer the natural dyed wool to commercial dyes as they seem to give richer warmer colours albiet the end colour not being predictable. Which is half the fun to see what you get.

The blue tags on each hank record the identification of the tree leaves used and the details of the dye protocol used in each instance.

Thanks for viewing and for any comments. I posted this mainly because I felt the splash of colour was eye catching. Hope some others may share this view.

[NorthernFocus]

Really interesting, Ken. Some really vibrant colors. Nicely done. Both the dying and the photo.

[rpcrowe]

#1 to Dan! I love the subtle, yet vibrant colors...

[Adzman808]

My only complaint is that I wish the picture was bigger!

Great colours and lovely fine detail captured in the wool

[mknittle]

Very interesting Ken, looks like fun.

[Mike Buckley]

It's not just the colors that are attractive; it's also the textural detail and shape of the subject. This subject would be very worthwhile photographing using various compositions, perspectives, tabletops and backgrounds.

[Shadowman]

Nice shot.

[IzzieK]

What a good colour combination. I am glad you are enjoying the process of dying. Does Glen knit these after you got a bundle of them?

[DougR]

Amazing and beautiful!

[Kaye Leggett]

It's not just the colors that are attractive; it's also the textural detail and shape of the subject. This subject would be very worthwhile photographing using various compositions, perspectives, tabletops and backgrounds.

Definitely more potential here with such a lovely subject. One of the things Mike didn't say was from a tip he gave me and that is to make the horizon horizontal.
Your textured background compliments the texture if the wool, so a good choice, although it's brightness detracts a little from the colours of the wool for me.