Turn off the heat and allow the pot to cool down. Let the wool sit in the mordant bath overnight if possible. Remove the wool. Remove excess water from the wool by rolling it in an old towel. Place the damp wool directly into the lukewarm dye bath, or dry it in a cool area and store it for later dyeing.
Wool reacts badly to abrupt temperature changes.
Take time to heat it and cool it slowly. Inc. How things get done. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of the eHow Terms of Use and Privacy .