These are my twelve shibori samples. I really like them for the most part. One main problem was that the black turned out to a middle to dark grey-green instead of black. I have dyed a lot in the past, but I have never done it in the winter. I usually do it outside in the sun and here in the Southeastern U.S. it is always warm in the summer. I usually dye it and then cover it with saran wrap and leave it outside for several hours. Last weekend while do these, it was very cold and I left them outside in the garage overnight. Despite using extra black dye as well as buying fresh dye to use, it didn't quite darken enough. If we have a warm spell, I might try and do some more. I think this will get me started on the next few chapters.
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