In Colonial times, wool dying was very important. In most towns, there was a person who had the job of wool dyer.  There was a wool dyer because people got bored with undyed wool.  Other jobs, such as the milliner depended on the dyed wool. This activity requires adult supervision.

Materials: 

Ø    a pot

Ø    water

Ø    onion skins

Ø    vinegar

Ø    a hot plate or stove

 Steps:

  Ø    Put onion skins in a pot of water.

Ø    Bring the water to a boil.

Ø    Let it simmer for 20 minutes.

Ø    Let the water cool.

Ø    Take out the onion skins.

Ø    Heat the water and put in the wool.

Ø    Put in 2 tablespoons of vinegar.

Ø    Turn off the heat and let it soak for one hour.

Ø    Rinse the wool in cool water and let it dry.

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