Jack Roberts

I'm going to resurrect this thread in order to keep the search for PC dye recipes. I have a rather ambitious project of dyeing linen (Bleached & Unbleached) and wool in period dye baths. Then age 3 swatches in the sun for different times. (Probably 1 month, 6 months and 1 year.) Put all this crap into a "swatch book" of sorts to have a reference for colors.

Point me in the right direction. I'll start reading.

I own and have read this book. The Craft of Natural Dyeing by Jenny Dean I'm just not sure how period the dye recipes are. I'm sure they are pretty close though, considering the whole book is devoted to using natural elements in the dye baths.

Also any word on dye "fixatives"? I've heard salt being used but in my experience (using Rit dyes) I have not seen it work effectively. (I'm aware of mordants and washes that can be used.)

Lastly if anyone has any suggestions on what else I might need to do or test, please speak up. I'm planning on starting this in the spring. I'll keep those posted in a new thread when I start. Thanks all!

Just actually arriving on the tarmac in Key West. Twas a hue relief just knowing I was there.

Aye

Thanks Rats. Also making a video wouldn't take that much more time than these photos for sure.

Man I wish I could have had some fun with this. That is so awesome.

Incidentally, being the Dread Surgeon Mission or Zorro Mission, I intend to leave my mark on all my patients by creating an M-shaped scar over my work. I don't even plan to charge for this extra service.

MAY THE POWER OF MERCURY HEAL YOU!!!

I'll slap it on my car. Without hesitation.

Have you tried a search? I think this has been asked before.

I really need to start working on my period dye swatch book.

Hey look it's Sterling!

Sorry my bad, the breeches are velvet.

But it is velvet. So would you really be doing a lot of hunting in velvet? Maybe that's why it's a sleeved waistcoat.

SQUEAKY CHEEKS!!! YOU DONT WANT SQUEAKY CHEEKS SO BRING SOMETHING FOR IT DUTCH AND STERLING ARE NICE GUYS BUT THEY WONT SHARE SO BRING YOUR OWN STUFF BECAUSE ITS A LOT OF WALKING AND CHAFING IS BAD

Gold Bond's medicated powder, it like a mint for your bal......... WOT! I'm just saying.

I've learned this year that I need better bedding. Sleeping on the ground with nothing but a blanket and myself doesn't agree with me back. Something like an air mattress or a cot of sorts helps tremendously. Of everything else everyone has mentioned is good also.

Please do!!! If that's what it takes, then be it!

Nice show Mooseworth. I love it when I'm called "Sam Adams". Oh well...

Well it seems now I'm stuck on the arm darts. I can't just figure them out. Ahhhh..... mental block.

Wot, nobodies got any pointers on how to pleat and work the front facings?

Thats a good question Mooseworth. I've never really thought about if the tacks were PC or not. mmmm... (runs off to search the interwebs)

Well I'm starting on a new myself. I hope to have it done before PiP so Brig can were it. Ahhh, I'm so nervous.

Any closeups of pleats and front facings would be nice. I likes pictures.

There wasn't any WiFi in 2007. Last time I was there. I used my "aircard". A webcam would be cool.

It's odd, but I am really sort of looking forward to seeing you this year. Let's just not talk politics unless we are so drunk that we get to that "I love you man..." stage.

Right!! We should just stick to the Philosophy of Authenticity. Much less heated conversation.

"Fumigate below" ???? What does that mean?? She passes gas or starts to ummm, err.... smell?

(Crying)