Then just dip the coiled reed until you get the color you like. Rinse afterwards with cool water. You can add vinegar or salt to the rinse water to ensure colorfastness. Even the neatest person can have an accident which can ruin an outfit. Use the gas grill outdoors to boil hull s and plants to avoid stinking up the kitchen.
Most dyers use enamel pots.
Discarded enamel vegetable bins from old refrigerators are very useful. You can also use a glass or Pyrex bowl in the microw ave. Some people even use the washing machine, though that can be hard on the reed and cause splitting or splinters to appear. If you use this method, use a small load, delicate cycle, and hot water. Add 1 cup vinegar to the rinse cycle to make it colorfast.