equipment$30–50used in 2 side quests
Stainless steel stockpot (6+ qt)
A large stainless steel pot (6+ quarts) dedicated to dyeing fabric and yarn. Stainless won't react with natural dyes or mordants the way aluminum or iron does, keeping your colors true.
What to look for
- 16+ quart capacity (larger gives room to stir without splashing)
- 2Stainless steel construction throughout—no aluminum core or non-stick coating
- 3Lid included (holds heat and steam for even dye uptake)
- 4Wide opening for submerging fabric easily
Skip
- Pots you plan to use for food again—dyes stain permanently
- Aluminum or cast iron (they contaminate dye colors)
- Enamel-coated pots (chips expose reactive metal underneath)
Used for: heating dye baths for fabric · simmering mordant solutions · steaming plant material for color extraction · dyeing yarn skeins
Side quests that use it
Pick the adventure first; the gear follows.
