Spin Off · Article
| Type | Article |
|---|---|
| From | Spin Off |
| Author | Flo Deems |
| Published | March 23, 2023 |
| Format |
Through experimentation, learn how to create interesting colored yarns that will give a pointillist effect when used.
As spinners, we try to create interesting yarns for later use in a knitted or woven or other type of fiber project. This article is designed to help free our limited color concepts by experimental production and creative application, offering tips for producing interesting colored yarns that will give a pointillist effect when used.
Author Flo Deems encourages experimentation—learning by doing and not by copying rules. She provides a number of exercises to try, outlining steps for color blending using both natural and acid dyes. You'll discover how colors interact with one another to create more vibrant hues in your yarns.
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