Scour Wool Fiber
1 hourWash wool gently in hot water with pH-neutral scour to remove lanolin before mordanting.
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Wash wool gently in hot water with pH-neutral scour to remove lanolin before mordanting.
Simmer dried mushrooms in water 1–2 hours, strain liquor, return to pot at pH suitable for species.
Add mordanted wool to dye bath, simmer gently 45–90 min, rest overnight for depth.
Cool, rinse in same temperature water until clear, hang dry away from direct sun.
Typical 100 g dry mushroom per 100–200 g wool varies by species potency.
Shock and agitation ruin wool — handle wet wool gently.
Scalds from dye pot — long gloves and closed shoes.
Mushroom dye steam unpleasant — outdoor or vented setup preferred.